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jackofharts

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Dec 9, 2012
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Can processor heavy programs shorten your computers lifespan etc? Any thoughts on this? Or is it a ridiculous notion.
 

GGJstudios

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May 16, 2008
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Can processor heavy programs shorten your computers lifespan etc? Any thoughts on this? Or is it a ridiculous notion.
No, not to any measurable degree. Your computer was designed to be used, so use it! No computer lasts forever, so make the most of it while you can.
 

MisterKeeks

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Nov 15, 2012
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No, not to any measurable degree. Your computer was designed to be used, so use it! No computer lasts forever, so make the most of it while you can.

I think that in some cases, hard drive intensive applications could shorten the life of the HDD. However, I think GGJStudios is correct.
 

jackofharts

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Dec 9, 2012
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No, not to any measurable degree. Your computer was designed to be used, so use it! No computer lasts forever, so make the most of it while you can.

Thanks! I probably should of got a mac pro - I didn't realise I was going to get into 3d modelling.

Needless to say I am feeling a little protective over my new toy.
 

GGJstudios

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May 16, 2008
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Thanks! I probably should of got a mac pro - I didn't realise I was going to get into 3d modelling.

Needless to say I am feeling a little protective over my new toy.
The iMac should hold up just as well as a Mac Pro. You should take care of it, of course, but you don't need to baby it. It's a workhorse.
 
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