Replacing PCs costs money, so many businesses stretch them for as long as possible. But old hardware has hidden costs.

Where the money goes

1. Lost productivity.

If an employee loses just 15 minutes a day to slow boot times and freezing, that’s over 60 hours a year. Multiply by salary and headcount.

2. Support costs.

Older machines generate more tickets, more repairs, and more time spent by IT on workarounds.

3. Security risk.

Aging devices may not support current security features (TPM 2.0, modern firmware protections) or may no longer receive updates.

4. Downtime and data loss.

Failing drives and batteries don’t pick convenient moments.

5. Compatibility issues.

New software and operating systems may not run or may run poorly.

6. Employee morale.

Frustrating technology affects satisfaction and retention.

A simple calculation

Cost of keeping = repair costs + support time + lost productivity + risk exposure.

Cost of replacing = purchase price spread over its useful life (3–5 years).

For most businesses, the break-even point comes earlier than expected.

What to do

– Track PC age and warranty status

– Replace on a schedule rather than waiting for failures

– Redeploy older machines to lighter-use roles when possible

DBR Soft can audit your fleet and build a refresh plan that fits your budget. Contact us for more information.