Re: [OT] Can some explain why computers die?

["Rob Iles" <rob.iles@xxxxxxxxx>]

Has any of the magic smoke escaped?

(more seriously)

Does/did the PC stay powered up 24*7, in a fairly constant environment, or
was it only powered up when needed / stored in a garage/ similar?

(I'm thinking thermal stress in the joints)

*mumbles* they just don't build them the way the used too :-(

On 20/04/2008, Ho Yin Ng <architect.hoyin@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>   I have a P4 3ghz which I built in 2004.
>
> It has been great. Runs all the stuff I need perfectly I don't really
> need any upgrades.
>
> Recently it has been having problems - crashing etc. So I bought a new
> hard disk and reinstalled Win XP.
>
> It worked for a bit, but now it won't even start windows it just hangs
> at the loading windows logo.
>
> What is it with electronics? Do manufacturers put a shelf life on
> their products so that they die after a set number of years? I had a
> dell as well which after 3 years just gave up the ghost and would not
> longer work either. Same with my TFT 4 years later it is dead.
>
> Whereas my old CRT was going strong after 8 years!
>
> Oh well looks like a new computer is required :-(
>
> Ho Yin
>
>


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