I've had my PC since 2019 and have upgraded the CPU and GPU over the last couple of years, but it's still really slow. Sometimes it takes minutes just to open Firefox. I did a factory reset, which helped temporarily, but the system has become slow again very quickly. I'm starting to wonder if the motherboard might be the issue since I haven't replaced it yet. Is my PC salvageable, or should I consider getting a new one? My budget is around $400-500. Here are my specs:
**CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
**Motherboard:** Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
**Memory:** G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
**Storage:** Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD with a 1TB hard drive
**Video Card:** AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card
**Case:** NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case
**Power Supply:** Thermaltake Smart W3 600 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
**Operating System:** Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit.
3 Answers
With your specs, it shouldn't be running as slowly as it is. Make sure to keep an eye on storage space, but also consider possible issues with the motherboard or other hardware. If all else fails and you’ve diagnosed everything else, it might be worth looking at a new motherboard.
It sounds like your SSD might be an issue. If it's getting close to full, that can really tank performance. It’s usually best to keep at least 10-20% of the drive free to avoid slowdowns. You could use a tool like CrystalDiskInfo to check the health of your SSD, just to be safe. Also, have you checked the CPU temps? Those should be normal too.
I've seen cases where SSD performance drops when they're near capacity. Since you have a 500 GB SSD and mention having 444 GB left, that shouldn't be the problem unless there are other issues. Upgrading storage could help if you need more space, but also consider checking if everything else is working correctly.
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