CPU wearing out.

The Phoenix

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I've had this computer for 6 years. It's been through a lot. The only thing that hasn't been upgraded in this computer is the HD. Back when it was still newer. All i used it for was Youtube and Web surfing. And that was all it was meant for. But. After a few years of usage the proccecer went out on it, and we had to get a new one. The CPU that was on it when we got it was a AMD Phenom 8400. Then when that died. we got a new CPU, it was the AMD Athon 7850 Duel-Core proccecer. Clocked at 2.8 GHz. Then i upgraded the Graphics card, and the ram. Eventually the disk got slow a few of the times and had to be re-stored, but that's not the point. My point is, if i use this computer too much. Will the CPU wear out? Remember. This computer gets used 12 hours a day. Every day. So, I'm concerned.

Specs of the computer right when we got it.
CPU: AMD Phenom 8400
GPU: GeForce Nvidia 6150SE
HD: 7200RPM
RAM: 3GB DDR2

New specs:
:CPU: AMD Athon 7850 Duel-Core 2.8 GHz
:GPU: Geforce NVIDIA GT 630 2GB DDR3
:HD: 7200RPM Still the same .-.
:RAM: 3GB DDR3
 
Solution
Never had a CPU wear out. I would be concerned with that HDD and maybe the motherboard going out before the CPU does. The system is pretty old, but sill capable for Youtube and web surfing.
There are no physically wearing parts on a CPU. The cooler the operating temperatures, the longer it will last. Same for RAM.

I have an old AMD K6-2 500MHz CPU from...man...I can't remember when I bought it. But it's OLD! It still works great and currently runs my Windows 98 + 3Dfx VooDoo2 SLI nostalgia gaming rig.


In your case, an upgrade is only necessary when your current system can't do what you want it to anymore.
 
As long as the CPU is adequately cooled, it should not "wear out". You should use a program like Core Temp to monitor your temps. Generally speaking, when under load it is best to keep temps below 70C. I generally shoot for 55C at most, then again I also use pretty large heatsinks that weighs in at about 1.5 lbs.