I recently upgraded from my old Windows 7 laptop of 15 years to a newer (still used but way newer) Windows 10 version of a 2015 Alienware. My only real concern - it's a massive 6.6 pounds, and though I DON'T stress it basically at all, it still can get pretty heated up. I basically use it for...
ASUS K55VJ-SX026H
i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.4GHz (turbo 3.4GHz)
16GB DDR3L PC3-12800 = DDR3-1600
Nvidia GForce 635M 2GB
Bought ASUS K55VJ second hand 2015 (manufactured 2012, but believe it's run since 2013 at least), ie 7-8 years. The fan is a goner, I will replace that.
a) Will thermal paste age? Is...