How crappy is my computer?
How crappy is my computer?
Hello from 2015. My old setup is mostly for saving and keeping files because it has four 3.5" and four 2.5" bays. I’m facing problems with the file explorer freezing and loading slowly. The Homebuilt Asus M5A99FX runs an AMD FX-8350 eight-core processor at 4.05GHz, with a 16GB DDR3 RAM setup on Windows 10 Pro 21H2. OS version 19044.1826. I just need my explorer stable—do I require more memory?
Consider switching to Linux for better performance and customization. If you prefer a dedicated storage solution, there are options available that focus on storage optimization. Your future Mac could work well with the existing case setup.
I own a 1 TB operating system with eight removal units that I replace with capacities between 4TB and 500GB. It’s odd you bring up the possibility that one of the drives might be failing since the OS crashed recently and it started booting into a blue Windows troubleshooting screen. I made a clone of the drive to a brand new Samsung SSD and followed the setup instructions to reinstall the operating system. The original drive seemed fine when it was new, but after formatting it still works without issues—though I’m no longer confident in its reliability. In practice, the system now has a clean OS install with data from the old drive, but I have to reinstall everything again. Except for occasional file explorer hiccups, which is really frustrating because that’s the sole task this machine handles: managing storage. When files fail, it becomes a real hassle.
You can assemble a functional computer at a low cost. A complete rebuild is suggested. The FX-8350 and Radeon HD graphics cards are now outdated. Even with Windows 10, you may face problems with such old hardware. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rcpZXy
A refresh is generally beneficial, ideally annually or every couple of years. It ensures your system stays up-to-date and performs well. The latest model with an M.2 NVMe SSD is highly suggested. If you need additional storage options, Seagate is a reliable choice. The right selection depends on your storage requirements.
Put an SSD in when it’s not running to boost performance. Running Linux Mint Cinnamon. I’ve got more than 50 installed, and the newest one arrived yesterday. Last week my wife got hers. Right now, several machines are loading the latest Linux Mint onto disks we received. If you’re a long-time Windows user who lost everything in 2018, got replaced with Linux the next morning, and kept using her old PC, chances are it works fine. For her, backups on a Linux drive helped. She used them for files, spreadsheets, learning violin, music downloads, emails, etc. I’ve been using Linux Mint for over ten years. All our computers in the club run Linux. The Treasure received a Linux laptop to handle her accounts.