Experts told how often you need to update computer parts

One of the main advantages of personal computers is the ability to easily replace certain parts on newer ones. But modern devices have become so powerful that the average user does not need upgrades for at least 5-6 years. That is why the experts provided a  guide on how often to update components for comfortable PC operation.

Processor and video card

Manufacturers are constantly attracting new iron with the coolest characteristics. But the main thing here — not to chase the best, but to find the appropriate level of performance. For example, if you prefer only simple games, such as Minecraft, Valorant and Dota 2, then you can sit on a budget Nvidia GTX 10 series video card for another 10 years. But the top graphics chip will have to be updated with each new generation. Too demanding games have been released recently.

In terms of processors, there are two options. Or use the chip to the last while it gives the required performance – and this is about 10 years. Or change it together with the video card. Again, everything depends purely on the tasks.

Motherboard, RAM and more

Processor with video card are the most significant for PC, but there are other components as well. Almost all of them should be updated when they become incompatible with the main parts: the power supply does not have enough power to support the graphics chip, the cooler does not cope with the new processor, etc. and. But internal memory is better to buy at your own discretion, when there is not enough space to store information.

On average, users change the processor once every 6 years, and most likely it will require a new motherboard. The socket will become obsolete – socket for installing a chip. For the same reason, it is worth updating the RAM at this moment. And choose the power supply already, based on the total required power according to the formula: video card + processor + 20% for confidence.