I have an old gaming PC that I bought about four years ago for around $800. Recently, the power got cut (it's a long story), and as a result, my Windows installation got corrupted. I had to reinstall Windows, but now everything is really slow. I'm unsure whether I should just upgrade some parts of my current PC or invest in a new one entirely. I can't check the specs right now since I'm not home, but it's a CyberPower machine, and it doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11. I don't know much about PCs, so I'm open to any advice or suggestions.
4 Answers
If your PC can't run Windows 11, it may not be worth it to upgrade. If you share the specs, I can help you figure out the best parts to get. Also, if you're in a tight budget (around $800), I can help create a PCPartPicker list tailored for you.
You might want to consider whether there's any important data you need to recover from that PC. If not, switching to a Linux distro like Mint could give your system a boost temporarily while you save for a new Windows machine. But since you already reinstalled Windows, that might not be the best option anymore.
Have you thought about maybe just upgrading to a new disk? It could help speed things up without going for a whole new machine right away.
When you get the chance, check the specs of your PC. That’ll help in deciding whether you should upgrade or not. Sometimes, a small upgrade can breathe new life into an old rig!
Yes of course, I’ll check the specs once I'm back.
I live in NA East and my budget is about $800, but I can stretch it a bit for better performance. I’ll get the specs when I get home.