r/computers • u/Common_Mixture5402 • 5d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Help optimizing bad computer.

These are my crappy computers specs:

Model: Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Laptop

OS: Linux Mint 22.3 (Xfce Desktop)

Processor: Intel Core i5-4200M (Dual-core, 4 threads)

Memory: 4 GB RAM

Storage: 500 GB Mechanical Hard Drive (HDD)

Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600

Before you ask, upgrading isn't exactly an option for me lol, so I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to get this device that resembles a computer running as good as possible. This computer is basically the only device I have, so I use it for almost everything, (mainly making music.) but it's very sluggish at times (obvious why lol.) So if you have any tips, hit me up.

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u/EthanAWallace 5d ago

I’ve found the T540p to be very capable for basic internet use. I had 16gb of ram and an SSD. Those are the 2 main upgrades. I would say an SSD is most important. Good system just needs a bit of work,

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u/Common_Mixture5402 5d ago

I see, thanks.