I've watched so many NES games die and not work again. They've been oxidized.
Imagine if you got some dirt on a comic book page the entire comic book goes blank
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20-30 years
Usage of a CPU does result in wear at the atomic/electronic level. The actual lifespan of the silicon transistors of a consumer CPU is typically in the range of 20-30 years before there is a failure, not 3-4years.Sep 13, 2009