Your memory is not being utilized effectively.
Your memory is not being utilized effectively.
The problem is Windows 10 stores data in RAM to speed things up. Open Task Manager to see what’s consuming memory. Gaming on 8 Gigs is challenging. I upgraded to 16 Gigs long ago because of the same constraints. Consider getting a backup hard drive—every drive eventually fails. If your files are crucial, keep copies to avoid losing them.
Your PC is quite old. The RAM model and the MHz are not specified in your query.
In the "startup" section of Task Manager, ensure minimal programs are enabled to launch when the computer starts.
They completed the setup, just the audio driver and antivirus protection were activated.