What is the age of my computer... In "computer years"?

computer years is same as human years

Just damage some major component of the computer and say "Honey, that's it, it's dead." Dropping the hard drive to the floor nice and hard should do the trick.

No sure why you would have to get the wife's permission to get a new computer anyway, especially if you contribute to the family funds.

There is no such thing as "computer years", just like there is no such thing as "dog years". Dog years are simply made up to make it easier for people to accept the fact that an animal lives shorter. Simply compare your current hardware with the hardware requirements of the software which you require. If you do not meet the minimum hardware requirements, you have a valid argument.

Your computer is outdated garbage, running old technology -- not fit for today's demanding applications or games. It's equivalent to a used 1987 Ford station wagon -- good for housing a homeless person in. You will point to your bank account and show her how there's enough funds to buy a new, fast *** modern-day computer, running the latest hardware -- equivalent to a Ferrari (in light of your current station wagon).

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why do u need a formula?? with the rate that technology is growing just say to your wife that our computer is waay to slow and we need a new one, ill find the best deal because ours is anceint to be honest and if we dont get a new one we wont have a fast pc :]

You have to ask you wife for permission? Really?