When should you REPLACE YOUR PC?

Can you justify buying a new computer? It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves, and we’ve often explained how you can extend an ageing PC’s lifespan. By and large, this strategy can deal only with the clutter that accumulates on an ageing computer. Eventually, however, the operating system or software you rely on will need an update that your PC’s specifications can’t handle. At that point, your only option is a new machine, so it pays to plan for such an eventuality. And if you know for sure your PC is starting to struggle, you can keep an eye out for bargains over the coming months, rather than being forced to buy whatever you find when the problem arises.

That’s where the free software CPU-Z comes into its own. It reveals