Consider upgrading to i5-6500 or R3 2200G instead of your current i7-860.
Consider upgrading to i5-6500 or R3 2200G instead of your current i7-860.
You're experiencing sluggish performance with your current i7-860. You already own an MSI H270-A motherboard and received offers for Ryzen 3 2200G at $70, but you're considering upgrading to an Intel i5-6500 motherboard for $80—only because you're budget-conscious and plan to build a new PC soon. You're currently using a GTX 1060 with 3GB VRAM and primarily play League and Tarkov. You might think about restarting your Windows operating system later.
I’d purchase a solid AM4 motherboard paired with the 2200G chipset. This setup allows you to repurpose the board for a brand-new PC later. Simply insert a Ryzen 5 3600 and it’ll perform excellently. (Refer to my signature’s motherboard tier list—look for models at least tier D, C, or higher would be best.) You might also consider selling your H270 board to recover some costs.
It seems like you're asking about possible reasons for slow performance—either due to insufficient computing power or storage limitations. The storage problem isn't related to the CPU speed.
It's not about slow boot times. The issue is more about limited processing capabilities. This problem has been around for over ten years, and even an 800-series i7 isn't great overall, so that's understandable.