Shall I go for a desktop or laptop?

Middy

My friend's dad had a look at my PC and he said that if I did replace my HDD, something else may go due to the age of the PC.

My parents will be partially funding for a replacement. I am not too sure if I wanted a laptop or a desktop.

I currently have a desktop. I have no issues with space.

I will be using the computer every day for internet (social networks, downloading music, watching video clips). Plus I will use it for a few MS Office files. The only game I play is Football Manager - the min specs are 2.0 GHz and 1.0Gb RAM

closed

3.5 years isn't old.

something else may go, but something else may not is more likely. Unless you do a disk diagnostic, you won't know if the disk has failed for sure.

Cisco001

Personally would go for desktop if you don't need to move around. They are easier and cheaper to fix if there is any problem.

How old is your existing machine and what is the specification?

InsideInsurance

Desktops do give you more bang for the buck, they are easier to upgrade and repair etc

That said, what you say you require is not resource hungry and so even an entry level laptop would probably do what you require. The only real question then is if being able to be mobile (even if it is just around the house) worth the challenges of having something that is closed to a sealed unit?

Personally I like occasionally bringing the laptop infront of the TV rather than having to decamp to the back bedroom but then these days as many people have tablets for that kind of thing

McKneff

I like sitting here, lap top on my er 'lap'

Watching the telly, cuppa tea,

Laptop every time for me.....

googler

Middy wrote: »

My friend's dad had a look at my PC and he said that if I did replace my HDD, something else may go due to the age of the PC.

Replacing the HDD will not, of itself, cause any other component to 'go'. A new HDD will not stress the other components, won't have to mechanically fit in with other components, it's.... just a replacement drive.

grumpycrab

If money is unlimited then laptop; if you need something portable then laptop; otherwise desktop. More reliable.

Guardsman

Desktop for the larger monitor and the use of a proper mouse.

NiftyDigits

Make and model number of current desktop?

Handsome90

Don't replace your current desktop unless you have to. The desktop that I've at home is over 7 years old (had to change the hard drive once) and it still going strong for light usage.

booler

googler wrote: »

Replacing the HDD will not, of itself, cause any other component to 'go'.

I think perhaps he meant that it may not be worth replacing the HDD because of the age of the machine.

In other words something else might go because of its age rather than as a consequence of fitting a new HDD?