Just need a rough estimate. I have a 10yr old laptop. I want to turn it into a Server. So it will be running 24x7.

How long before it stops working?

  • lord_turtonahugraOPEnglish
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    3 months ago

    HP, 10yrs old laptop. i3 5th gen. Ram: 12 Running Debian. Minimum load. Just needs to run

    It is running 8hrs a day for the last 5yrs as my primary laptop

    • 0^2@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Chickenf662 said it best. Too many factors. Hdd typically dies first, replace it with ssd if not already done. Make sure you clear out the vents/fans to keep temps low, heat kills everything.

    • chickenf622@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Do you have an exact model of the laptop? Knowing the exact model helps with estimating since there’s factors outside of the general specs for how long a computer will last.