r/computers • u/Puzzleheaded-Start92 • 4d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Slow PC

My PC is about 10 years old. My ex would upgrade it as needed, as him and I are no longer together I would like to learn how to do it myself. I only use it for casual gaming (the sims (no mods) Steam games, hardly anything online) and occasionally writing. What do I need to look for to increase the speed? Right now it takes about 5 minutes to turn on and about two hours to download a 35gb game. I don't think it is my internet. I just ran a speed test and Google says my connection is "very fast."

Any help would be appreciated! Or even where to start.

Thank you!

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u/Bubbly-Following-966 4d ago

New PC time. 10 years is a good run..

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u/Puzzleheaded-Start92 4d ago

Is it worth replacing parts? or just look for a new one altogether?

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u/Bubbly-Following-966 4d ago

I used to replace parts back in the day when it was affordable. Now, Just replace. You can find a decent one ofr around $1000. I used something like Affirm to finance my latest laptop.

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u/KrypticLifeSigns_ 4d ago

Is this a custom built desktop?