I have decided to start collecting computer parts for a backup for my PC, so that one day, when it starts getting old, I can immediately replace any parts to it. And yes, I know that by doing this, my computer will be an out-of-date dinosaur, but I am fine with how it is now, and all the programs I already have on it.
What I was wondering though, was how long will computer parts last, if I just leave them sitting there, unused?
I am sure it will very greatly from one peace of hardware to the next, but how about, for starters, the more "fragile" parts, like monitors, and probably hard drives.
How long will these things last, usually, if never used? And what are some other parts that probably won't be worth storing?
What I was wondering though, was how long will computer parts last, if I just leave them sitting there, unused?
I am sure it will very greatly from one peace of hardware to the next, but how about, for starters, the more "fragile" parts, like monitors, and probably hard drives.
How long will these things last, usually, if never used? And what are some other parts that probably won't be worth storing?