{"id":21216,"date":"2022-12-30T14:15:14","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T13:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=21216"},"modified":"2023-06-14T10:07:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:07:06","slug":"how-old-is-my-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"How Old Is My Computer? [5 Easy Ways to Find Out]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668448430a0b0\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668448430a0b0\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668448430a0b0\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#What_Is_The_Average_Lifespan_of_a_PC\" title=\"What Is The Average Lifespan of a PC?\">What Is The Average Lifespan of a PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#How_old_is_my_Computer_5_Easy_Ways_to_Find_Out\" title=\"How old is my Computer? 5 Easy Ways to Find Out.\">How old is my Computer? 5 Easy Ways to Find Out.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#1_Check_The_Serial_Number\" title=\"1. Check The Serial Number\">1. Check The Serial Number<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#2_Check_Your_BIOS_Version\" title=\"2. Check Your BIOS Version\">2. Check Your BIOS Version<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#3_Check_Your_CPUs_Release_Date\" title=\"3. Check Your CPU\u2019s Release Date\">3. Check Your CPU\u2019s Release Date<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#4_Check_The_Date_Created_Information_of_Folders_In_Your_C_Drive\" title=\"4. Check The \u201cDate Created\u201d Information of Folders In Your C Drive\">4. Check The \u201cDate Created\u201d Information of Folders In Your C Drive<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#5_Check_Windows_Installation_Date\" title=\"5. Check Windows Installation Date\">5. Check Windows Installation Date<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#How_Old_Is_Your_Mac_Computer\" title=\"How Old Is Your Mac Computer?\">How Old Is Your Mac Computer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#Do_I_Need_to_Replace_My_Entire_Device_or_Just_a_Few_of_Its_Components\" title=\"Do I Need to Replace My Entire Device or Just a Few of Its Components?\">Do I Need to Replace My Entire Device or Just a Few of Its Components?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#How_Do_I_Know_When_to_Replace_My_Computer\" title=\"How Do I Know When to Replace My Computer?\">How Do I Know When to Replace My Computer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#Will_I_Shorten_the_Lifespan_of_My_Computer_by_Not_Powering_It_Off\" title=\"Will I Shorten the Lifespan of My Computer by Not Powering It Off?\">Will I Shorten the Lifespan of My Computer by Not Powering It Off?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-old-is-my-computer\/#Over_To_You\" title=\"Over To You\">Over To You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Nothing lasts forever \u2014 not even our computers.<\/p>\n<p>They tend to slow down over time, as is only natural. Software upgrades stop becoming compatible, their parts start wearing out, and soon enough, you find yourself shelling out hundreds of dollars in an attempt to repair what needs repairing.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put: <strong>our computers have an expiration date.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every component has to reach the end of its life cycle at <em>some<\/em> point, and the older your computer becomes, the more likely it is to start showing signs of degradation.<\/p>\n<p>To figure out whether you might need an upgrade or a new PC, it makes sense to check how old your PC actually is.<\/p>\n<p>But first, let's figure out the following:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Average_Lifespan_of_a_PC\"><\/span>What Is The Average Lifespan of a PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>On average, computers last anywhere between <\/strong><strong>three to five years<\/strong>. This number, however, differs for laptops and regular full-fledged PCs.<\/p>\n<p>As a rule of thumb, you can expect the average lifespan of a laptop to be around three to four years. For desktops, this number is a little bit higher \u2014 around <em>five<\/em> years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s just an average, though, so don\u2019t take it as gospel. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Why does this discrepancy exist, you might ask?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s actually quite simple: laptops tend to run hot, and their airflow is rather limited. They are also much harder to clean and maintain. Desktops, on the other hand, are a lot easier to cool down and maintain, which, in turn, can increase their lifespan by quite a bit.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21280\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling.jpg\" alt=\"Laptop VS Desktop Cooling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21280 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Laptop VS Desktop Cooling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>This is not a hard rule, though. The actual numbers vary from one device to another and are dependent on many different factors.<\/p>\n<p>We live in an era in which technology keeps advancing at an incredible pace. <strong>And so, naturally, there comes a point when our computers can no longer keep up and deliver the kind of performance one might expect.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Computer components also tend to wear out over time because they, too, have a \u201cshelf life.\u201d For example, laptop batteries are good only for a certain number of recharge cycles.<\/p>\n<p>Any mechanical moving parts, such as fans or cooling liquid inside tubing, too, can shorten the lifespan of your PC.<\/p>\n<p>SSDs have a limited number of read &amp; write cycles, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-long-does-thermal-paste-last\/\">thermal paste dries up<\/a>, and radiators become caked with dust. All of this reduces performance until failure. Yes, you can lengthen your PC's runtime by <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-clean-dust-from-your-pc\/\">cleaning and maintaining it<\/a>, but only to a certain degree.<\/p>\n<p>And even if the core components such as the CPU and RAM don't have any kind of moving parts that need maintenance, they become ever slower <em><strong>relative<\/strong> <\/em>to the performance needs of modern software.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from that, here are a few <em>other<\/em> reasons why our computers tend to become outdated and (relatively) slow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full drives, too much bloat-ware installed and running in the background<\/li>\n<li>Taxing, drawn-out workloads<\/li>\n<li>A lack of maintenance; dust and debris can easily accumulate and affect your PC\u2019s performance<\/li>\n<li>Overheating issues and\/or improper cooling\/airflow<\/li>\n<li>Frequent power surges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes, you may need to replace your entire computer and buy something new. Other times, a simple upgrade might just do the trick.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, it\u2019s important to know just how old your computer is \u2014 <strong>that way you can make an informed decision and upgrade your components at just the right moment!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So let's answer the core question of this article:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_my_Computer_5_Easy_Ways_to_Find_Out\"><\/span>How old is my Computer? 5 Easy Ways to Find Out.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Figuring out how old your PC is can come in handy for many reasons.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not something that is <em>inherently<\/em> important to your day-to-day life, but knowing <em>when<\/em> to upgrade is arguably just as important as knowing <em>what<\/em> to upgrade <em>to<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, it\u2019s something you definitely need to keep track of! Here are five quick ways to find out:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_The_Serial_Number\"><\/span>1. Check The Serial Number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unless you have a custom PC and <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-build-a-pc\/\">assembled the device yourself<\/a>, your pre-built desktop or laptop must have a sticker with its serial number on it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This serial number is your computer\u2019s unique identifier<\/strong>. You can use it to access various information regarding your computer and its components.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of pre-built <em>desktops<\/em>, this sticker can usually be found on the back of the case.<\/p>\n<p>Laptops, on the other hand, will have this sticker somewhere on the bottom panel or, in extremely rare cases, behind the removable battery. Sometimes, this information may be contained within a QR code (which, when scanned, will just link to an online support page).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21281\" style=\"width: 1590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21281\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21281\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion 5 serial number\" width=\"1590\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number.jpg 1590w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number-1536x767.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1590px) 100vw, 1590px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21281\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21281 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201590%20794%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion 5 serial number\" width=\"1590\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201590%20794%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1590px) 100vw, 1590px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number.jpg 1590w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number-1536x767.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Lenovo-Legion-5-serial-number.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pcsupport.lenovo.com\/ae\/en\/products\/laptops-and-netbooks\/legion-series\/legion-5-15ith6h\/82jh\/82jh00e7ax\/pf37x9tn?ul=1&amp;linktrack=qrcode_sticker&amp;cid=support_premium_qrcode_sticker&amp;sn=pf37x9tn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lenovo<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Once you find the serial number, type it into Google. The company that manufactured your PC (or its website, rather) should pop up.<\/p>\n<p>On it, you\u2019ll find all the information you need about your computer and its manufacturing date. <strong>This exact method can also be used to find out the manufacturing date for each separate component within your build.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But what happens if there\u2019s no sticker whatsoever? Or, alternatively, there <em>is<\/em> one but its contents have been rubbed off?<\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Start<\/strong>, type <strong>System Information<\/strong>, and then press Enter.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"1073\" class=\"wp-image-21217\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-system-information.jpeg\" alt=\"Windows System Information\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-system-information.jpeg 1176w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-system-information-300x274.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-system-information-1024x934.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-system-information-768x701.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"1073\" class=\"wp-image-21217 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201176%201073%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Windows System Information\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201176%201073%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1176w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-system-information.jpeg 1176w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-system-information-300x274.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-system-information-1024x934.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-system-information-768x701.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-system-information.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p>Under <strong>System Summary<\/strong>, you will find detailed information regarding your computer.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-21218\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/system-model.jpeg\" alt=\"System Model\" width=\"1382\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/system-model.jpeg 1382w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/system-model-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/system-model-1024x674.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/system-model-768x505.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1382px) 100vw, 1382px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-21218 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201382%20909%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"System Model\" width=\"1382\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201382%20909%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1382w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1382px) 100vw, 1382px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/system-model.jpeg 1382w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/system-model-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/system-model-1024x674.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/system-model-768x505.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/system-model.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p>Type in this information into Google to find out the approximate age of your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Another method to check your computer\u2019s serial number is through the <em>command prompt<\/em>. Open up the Windows Start menu, type in <strong>cmd, <\/strong>and open the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1185\" height=\"1078\" class=\"wp-image-21219\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-cmd.jpeg\" alt=\"Windows cmd\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-cmd.jpeg 1185w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-cmd-300x273.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-cmd-1024x932.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-cmd-768x699.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1185\" height=\"1078\" class=\"wp-image-21219 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201185%201078%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Windows cmd\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201185%201078%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-cmd.jpeg 1185w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-cmd-300x273.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-cmd-1024x932.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-cmd-768x699.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/windows-cmd.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p>Type the following command: <strong>wmic bios get serialnumber<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Voila! Your computer\u2019s serial number should now be displayed.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1225\" height=\"740\" class=\"wp-image-21220\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/wmic-bios-get-serialnumber.jpeg\" alt=\"wmic bios get serialnumber\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/wmic-bios-get-serialnumber.jpeg 1225w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/wmic-bios-get-serialnumber-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/wmic-bios-get-serialnumber-1024x619.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/wmic-bios-get-serialnumber-768x464.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1225px) 100vw, 1225px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1225\" height=\"740\" class=\"wp-image-21220 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201225%20740%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"wmic bios get serialnumber\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201225%20740%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1225px) 100vw, 1225px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/wmic-bios-get-serialnumber.jpeg 1225w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/wmic-bios-get-serialnumber-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/wmic-bios-get-serialnumber-1024x619.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/wmic-bios-get-serialnumber-768x464.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/wmic-bios-get-serialnumber.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p>This method <em>does<\/em> have one drawback: it only works if you purchased a pre-built PC where an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) has filled out this information for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a custom-built device, keep on reading!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_Your_BIOS_Version\"><\/span>2. Check Your BIOS Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can get a detailed summary of your BIOS by using the systeminfo.exe command tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This will give you the age of your motherboard's BIOS, which, in certain scenarios, <em>can<\/em> be a good indicator of how old your computer is <\/strong>(If you've never <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/\">updated your BIOS<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Start<\/strong>, type <strong>cmd<\/strong>, and open the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>. Type the following command: <strong>systeminfo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You will be presented with a bunch of different information. What you need, though, is the <strong>BIOS version<\/strong> data.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"724\" class=\"wp-image-21221\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version.jpeg\" alt=\"BIOS Version\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version.jpeg 1198w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-1024x619.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-768x464.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1198px) 100vw, 1198px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"724\" class=\"wp-image-21221 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201198%20724%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"BIOS Version\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201198%20724%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1198px) 100vw, 1198px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version.jpeg 1198w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-1024x619.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-768x464.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p>Beside the BIOS Version, you will see a date \u2014 it indicates a rough estimate of when your motherboard was manufactured.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> If its BIOS was ever updated \u2014 or if you had purchased a used device and have no idea whether its previous owner tinkered with it \u2014 you absolutely have to take this date with a grain of salt.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The BIOS Version also just tells you the date at which the BIOS Firmware was <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">compiled<\/span>. NOT when it was written to the motherboard's CMOS, or when the motherboard was manufactured exactly. But it should be close - by a few months.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Another way to check your BIOS version is through the System Information app.<\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Start <\/strong>and type <strong>msinfo32.exe<\/strong> and click <strong>Open<\/strong>. This will launch <strong>System Information<\/strong>. Under <strong>System Summary<\/strong>, you will find <strong>BIOS Version\/Date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-21222\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-date.jpeg\" alt=\"BIOS Version\/Date\" width=\"1389\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-date.jpeg 1389w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-date-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-date-1024x675.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-date-768x506.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1389px) 100vw, 1389px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-21222 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201389%20915%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"BIOS Version\/Date\" width=\"1389\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201389%20915%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1389w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1389px) 100vw, 1389px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-date.jpeg 1389w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-date-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-date-1024x675.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-date-768x506.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/bios-version-date.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Check_Your_CPUs_Release_Date\"><\/span>3. Check Your CPU\u2019s Release Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Because <strong>new<\/strong> PCs are (more often than not) sold with the most recent components on the market, checking the release date of your processor is another way to determine how old your computer is. You will find this information in the System Information app.<\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Start<\/strong>, type <strong>System Information<\/strong>, and open the app. Under System Summary, you will find the name of your processor.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-21223\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-information.jpeg\" alt=\"CPU Information\" width=\"1383\" height=\"919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-information.jpeg 1383w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-information-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-information-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-information-768x510.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1383px) 100vw, 1383px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-21223 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201383%20919%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"CPU Information\" width=\"1383\" height=\"919\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201383%20919%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1383w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1383px) 100vw, 1383px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-information.jpeg 1383w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-information-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-information-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-information-768x510.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-information.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p>Now head over to Google and type in the full name of your CPU along with the keywords \u201claunch date.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The information you need will be neatly presented near the very top of the page \u2014 you won\u2019t have to look any further than the first two or three links.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-21224\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date.jpeg\" alt=\"CPU launch date\" width=\"1734\" height=\"891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date.jpeg 1734w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date-300x154.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date-1024x526.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date-768x395.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date-1536x789.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1734px) 100vw, 1734px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-21224 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201734%20891%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"CPU launch date\" width=\"1734\" height=\"891\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201734%20891%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1734w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1734px) 100vw, 1734px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date.jpeg 1734w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date-300x154.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date-1024x526.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date-768x395.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date-1536x789.jpeg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/cpu-launch-date.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p>The launch date in the above screenshot means that <em>this<\/em> CPU, in particular, was launched in the third quarter of 2020.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to keep in mind is that the age of your <em>processor<\/em> might not necessarily be the age of your <em>computer<\/em>. Newer laptops and computers <em>can<\/em>, by all means, use older processors so this is more of an estimate to get a ballpark date more than anything.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_The_Date_Created_Information_of_Folders_In_Your_C_Drive\"><\/span>4. Check The \u201cDate Created\u201d Information of Folders In Your C Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As long as you haven\u2019t reformatted your hard drive\/SSD after purchasing your computer or reinstalled Windows at any point in time, the date when Windows was originally installed should be the same as the date when some folders on your C drive were created.<\/p>\n<p>This, however, is <em>not<\/em> a bulletproof method because you will find some files that are way older.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you might find applications such as Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 with a creation\/ modification date of 2005\/2006. So, this method is best used to cross-check the information you obtained through other aforementioned methods.<\/p>\n<p>To check the \u201cdate modified\u201d of your C drive, go to <strong>My PC<\/strong> and double-click on <strong>Local Disc (C:)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Right-click on the files and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>. Under the General tab, look for the <strong>Created<\/strong> row. This could give you a rough estimate of your computer\u2019s age.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-21225\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/file-properties.jpeg\" alt=\"File properties\" width=\"1472\" height=\"1027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/file-properties.jpeg 1472w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/file-properties-300x209.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/file-properties-1024x714.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/file-properties-768x536.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1472px) 100vw, 1472px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-21225 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201472%201027%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"File properties\" width=\"1472\" height=\"1027\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201472%201027%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1472px) 100vw, 1472px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/file-properties.jpeg 1472w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/file-properties-300x209.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/file-properties-1024x714.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/file-properties-768x536.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/file-properties.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Check_Windows_Installation_Date\"><\/span>5. Check Windows Installation Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The date when your Windows was installed <em>could<\/em> provide a bit of information as to how old your computer really is.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note<\/strong>: There might be a temporal discrepancy between your PC\u2019s manufacturing date and the moment when Windows was installed. Your system might have been shelved for a few months and the vendor could have installed the OS only at the time you purchased it. <strong>So, take this information with a grain of salt. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>To find out your Windows installation date, open the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and type the following command: <strong>systeminfo<\/strong>. (Refer to method #2 for this) Look for the <strong>Original Install Date<\/strong> row.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"704\" class=\"wp-image-21226\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/original-install-date.jpeg\" alt=\"Original Install Date\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/original-install-date.jpeg 1180w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/original-install-date-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/original-install-date-1024x611.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/original-install-date-768x458.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"704\" class=\"wp-image-21226 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201180%20704%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Original Install Date\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201180%20704%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/original-install-date.jpeg 1180w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/original-install-date-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/original-install-date-1024x611.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/original-install-date-768x458.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/original-install-date.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Old_Is_Your_Mac_Computer\"><\/span>How Old Is Your Mac Computer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to Apple computers (those running macOS), there is a very easy way to find out the age of your device.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, <em>all<\/em> systems running Windows rely on various different companies to manufacture their hardware components. Apple, on the other hand, has much greater control over everything that goes into its computers.<\/p>\n<p>To find out how old your Mac is, do the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Boot up your Mac and click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>About This Mac<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>More Info<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Overview<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find your device\u2019s serial number.<\/li>\n<li>Go to Apple\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/checkcoverage.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check Coverage Website<\/strong><\/a> and enter your serial number. Here you will find the information you need.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you can also click on <strong>System Report<\/strong> under Overview.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_to_Replace_My_Entire_Device_or_Just_a_Few_of_Its_Components\"><\/span>Do I Need to Replace My Entire Device or Just a Few of Its Components?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That depends on how old your computer is, really.<\/p>\n<p>If your computer is more than a few years old \u2014 and repairing\/replacing its components would be costlier than expected (or what is reasonable) \u2014 then buying a brand new PC would definitely be the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you feel like your device just needs a small upgrade or two and is otherwise fine, try to find the biggest bottlenecks in your system and upgrade accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Know_When_to_Replace_My_Computer\"><\/span>How Do I Know When to Replace My Computer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are a few telltale signs that your computer needs an upgrade:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start-up and shutdown times are slow<\/li>\n<li>It constantly runs hot<\/li>\n<li>The fans become noisy<\/li>\n<li>Your screen starts flickering and\/or freezing frequently<\/li>\n<li>Software crashes happen a lot more often than they should<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_Shorten_the_Lifespan_of_My_Computer_by_Not_Powering_It_Off\"><\/span>Will I Shorten the Lifespan of My Computer by Not Powering It Off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Leaving your computer powered on <em>does<\/em> tend to chip away at its lifespan over a period of time, but this really isn\u2019t a cause for concern.<\/p>\n<p>The main reason I don\u2019t recommend this is because it will result in higher power usage (and, by proxy, electricity bills), which isn\u2019t particularly friendly to either your wallet <em>or<\/em> the environment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_To_You\"><\/span>Over To You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By following these methods, you should easily be able to gather more information regarding your computer and the age of its components.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What is the longest any of your devices have lasted? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing lasts forever \u2014 not even our computers. They tend to slow down over time, as is only natural. Software upgrades stop becoming compatible, their parts start wearing out, and soon enough, you find yourself shelling out hundreds of dollars in an attempt to repair what needs repairing. 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