{"id":608940,"date":"2023-02-17T07:49:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T13:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/10-cheap-or-free-ways-to-make-your-old-pc-run-faster\/"},"modified":"2023-02-17T07:49:34","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T13:49:34","slug":"10-cheap-or-free-ways-to-make-your-old-pc-run-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/10-cheap-or-free-ways-to-make-your-old-pc-run-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"10 cheap or free ways to make your old PC run faster"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<svg viewBox=\"0 0 0 0\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"none\" style=\"visibility: hidden; position: absolute; left: -9999px; overflow: hidden;\"><defs><filter id=\"wp-duotone-dark-grayscale\"><feColorMatrix color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\" type=\"matrix\" values=\" .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 \" \/><feComponentTransfer color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\"><feFuncR type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.49803921568627\" \/><feFuncG type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.49803921568627\" \/><feFuncB type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.49803921568627\" \/><feFuncA type=\"table\" tableValues=\"1 1\" \/><\/feComponentTransfer><feComposite in2=\"SourceGraphic\" operator=\"in\" \/><\/filter><\/defs><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 0 0\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"none\" style=\"visibility: hidden; 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position: absolute; left: -9999px; overflow: hidden;\"><defs><filter id=\"wp-duotone-blue-orange\"><feColorMatrix color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\" type=\"matrix\" values=\" .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 \" \/><feComponentTransfer color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\"><feFuncR type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0.098039215686275 1\" \/><feFuncG type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.66274509803922\" \/><feFuncB type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0.84705882352941 0.41960784313725\" \/><feFuncA type=\"table\" tableValues=\"1 1\" \/><\/feComponentTransfer><feComposite in2=\"SourceGraphic\" operator=\"in\" \/><\/filter><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<div id=\"page\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/#primary\">Skip to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<main id=\"primary\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-436282\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5126458678_12d7755381_o-100841659-orig-2.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"intel developer forum atom\" data-hero  ><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"link_wrapped_content\">\n<body><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a reason that unboxing videos and the phrase \u201cnew car smell\u201d are firmly ensconced in the public groupmind. New stuff is exciting! New stuff is (theoretically) better! New stuff is just plain\u00a0<em>cool<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>But new stuff also costs an arm and a leg\u2014at least if you\u2019re talking about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/813362\/best-pc-computer-deals.html\">a new PC<\/a>, especially in these turbulent, inflationary days full of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1379747\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-4080-tested-5-things.html\">ludicrously priced components<\/a>. And you might not even truly need a new PC to accomplish what you\u2019re looking to do, because most everyday tasks don\u2019t require much processing power, especially now that so many services have moved onto the web.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there are a slew of ways to breathe new life into an older PC that\u2019s starting to feel a little pokey. Even better: Most are outright\u00a0<em>free<\/em>, a couple of (still relatively low-cost) hardware upgrades aside. Sure, these tweaks and tips aren\u2019t as thrilling as booting up a brand new PC for the first time\u2014but they\u2019ll let you continue to get the job done with the gear you already have. Try them before you invest in some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/415985\/10-killer-pc-upgrades-that-are-shockingly-cheap.html\">shockingly cheap PC upgrades<\/a> or even\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2854456\/the-best-pc-laptops-of-the-year.html\">a whole new laptop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"streamline-your-startup\">Streamline your startup<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/05\/startup-programs-100842072-large.jpg?auto=webp&#038;quality=85,70\" alt=\"startup programs\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the simpler things first. If your computer is chugging, too much software booting at system start may just be to blame. Before you take more drastic measures, clean up your startup by opening the Startup tab of Windows 10 or 11\u2019s Task Manager, or typing \u201cmsconfig\u201d\u2014minus the quotation marks\u2014in Windows 7 and opening its Startup tab.<\/p>\n<p>While you don\u2019t want to disable Windows processes, or processes related to your hardware, ruthlessly eliminate anything else that you can identify if at all possible. You wouldn\u2019t want to prevent your antivirus from launching at startup, but there\u2019s no reason for Steam or Adobe Reader to hog your system resources except for when you explicitly need them. Windows helpfully tells you how much of an impact each program has on your startup time. Take out any High-impact, non-essential programs first, then move down the list from there. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/918588\/how-to-disable-windows-startup-programs-fast-boot-speed.html\">speeding up your PC in 60 seconds<\/a> goes deeper into the sorts of programs you might want to enable and disable at startup.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spring-cleaning-pt-1\">Spring cleaning pt. 1<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/05\/uninstall-apps-100842073-large.jpg?auto=webp&#038;quality=85,70\" alt=\"uninstall apps\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If cutting back your boot programs doesn\u2019t do the trick, it\u2019s time to try some deeper cleaning. Eradicate any programs you don\u2019t actually use\u2014PC makers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2141881\/beat-it-bloatware-how-to-clean-the-crap-off-your-pc.html\">stuff computers full of bloatware<\/a>. Search for \u201cAdd or remove programs\u201d in the Windows search box and work through the list of installed programs. <\/p>\n<p>Run a security sweep while you\u2019re at it, in case malware is slowing down your system. PCWorld\u2019s guide to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3219792\/best-antivirus-for-windows-pc.html\">the best antivirus suites<\/a>\u00a0can help, but\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3453717\/windows-security-av-review.html\">the Windows Security tool<\/a>\u00a0built right into Windows 10 and 11 does a surprisingly good job at eradicating threats.\u00a0<em>Don\u2019t<\/em>\u00a0bother defragmenting your storage. You shouldn\u2019t even defrag SSDs, and if you have a traditional spinning hard drive, most modern operating systems perform the task automatically.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spring-cleaning-pt-2\">Spring cleaning pt 2<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/05\/clean-pc-100842068-large.jpg?auto=webp&#038;quality=85,70\" alt=\"clean pc\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Scrub your hardware while you\u2019re busy scrubbing all that unwanted software, too. Ideally, you want to clean out the interior of your PC once per year, but let\u2019s be honest\u2014most people\u00a0<em>never<\/em>\u00a0pry open their case and blow out the dust bunny horde. Over time, the accumulated gunk can wreak havoc with temperatures inside your PC, which in turn makes your PC components either throttle back performance to compensate for the increased temperatures, or just plain\u00a0<em>struggle<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>No joke: Once a family member called me over because his PC was sluggish and unresponsive. Merely cleaning out the\u00a0<em>inches<\/em>\u00a0of dust inside his machine made the system run like new. Check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2037100\/youre-a-dirty-dirty-dusty-pc.html\">PCWorld\u2019s guide to PC cleaning<\/a>\u00a0before cracking open your case. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1477137\/how-to-clean-a-mechanical-keyboard.html\">clean out your mechanical keyboard<\/a> while you\u2019re at it, too. It can get gnarly under those buttons.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"reinstall-windows\">Reinstall Windows<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2017\/10\/windows-10-surface-laptop-100739637-large.jpg?auto=webp&#038;quality=85,70\" alt=\"windows 10 surface laptop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Still<\/em>\u00a0running slow? We\u2019re running out of pure software optimization tricks now. Windows is notorious for slowing down over time. If you\u2019ve never refreshed your PC with a fresh Windows install, now\u2019s the time to do it.<\/p>\n<p>Back up all your critical system data, either by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2095481\/if-we-show-you-how-to-back-up-your-pc-for-free-will-you-finally-do-it.html\">cobbling together native Windows tools<\/a>\u00a0or investing in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3201971\/best-windows-backup-software.html\">comprehensive Windows backup program<\/a>\u00a0like our current favorite, the outstanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/605046\/r-drive-image-7-review-the-best-backup-now-looks-the-part.html\">R-Drive Image 7<\/a>. Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/407149\/online-cloud-backup-services-carbonite-idrive-backblaze-livedrive.html\">cloud backup service<\/a> would also work. Make sure you have your Windows product key in hand\u2014\u00a0can help if need be\u2014and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2364269\/how-to-reinstall-windows-like-a-pro.html\">follow this guide<\/a>\u00a0to slap a fresh, factory-new copy of Windows on your computer. (The article\u2019s a few years old, but the info\u2019s still good.) Be warned: If you\u2019re using a manufacturer-supplied recovery disk, you\u2019ll need to clean all the preinstalled bloatware off your machine after reinstalling Windows.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"overclock-or-undervolt\">Overclock! (Or undervolt)<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/05\/overclock-gpu-100842070-large.jpg?auto=webp&#038;quality=85,70\" alt=\"overclock gpu\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t have money for new gear? Overclocking\u2014using software to manually speed up the clock speeds of your hardware\u2014lets you get more out of what you already have, though most laptops lock down the capability. Assuming your desktop PC has proper cooling and a CPU that\u2019s capable of overclocking (Intel limits it to chips with a \u201cK\u201d designator at the end, while AMD only locks down its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1444835\/amd-launches-fastest-gaming-processors-with-even-more-v-cache.html\">most advanced Ryzen X3D chips<\/a>), boosting your processor and graphics card\u2019s clock speeds\u00a0<em>can<\/em>\u00a0have a noticeable effect on your PC\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>Boosting your computer processor is a manual endeavor, and our guide to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3186812\/how-to-overclock-your-pcs-cpu.html\">overclocking your CPU<\/a>\u00a0can walk you through each step. It\u2019s easier on modern GeForce and Radeon graphics cards. You can choose to apply an  in the Wattman section of AMD\u2019s Radeon Settings tool, and Nvidia\u2019s GeForce Experience software offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/394678\/how-to-use-nvidias-performance-tuning-tool-for-one-click-geforce-overclocking.html\">auto-overclocking feature of its own<\/a>. If your software doesn\u2019t, or if you want to push your overclocks to the furthest possible limits (as auto-OC tools tend to be conservative), our guide to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2918527\/how-to-overclock-your-graphics-card-and-make-pc-games-run-faster-for-free.html\">overclocking your graphics card manually<\/a>\u00a0can help.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if your older graphics card is running hot in your system, undervolting it could be the key to taming it, and keeping it happy for months to come. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/560217\/why-you-should-or-shouldnt-undervolt-your-graphics-card.html\">undervolting pros and cons<\/a> walks through why you should (or shouldn\u2019t) reduce the juice to your graphics card.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"install-an-ssd\">Install an SSD<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2018\/05\/tools_tiny_toolbox_toolkit_on_laptop_keyboard_by_bet_noire_gettyimages_1200x800-100756958-large.jpg?auto=webp&#038;quality=85,70\" alt=\"a miniature toolbox or toolkit on a laptop keyboard to build, develop or repair\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If your computer\u2019s still feeling crippled after all the software tricks, you have a couple of different options: Change out some hardware, or completely alter how you use your PC. Let\u2019s dig into the former first.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to pure performance, upgrading from a traditional hard drive to a solid-state drive is like trading in your horse and buggy for a Ferrari. Seriously: Upgrading to an SSD will utterly blow you away, supercharging everything from boot times to application launches to file transfers. This is the single most noticeable PC upgrade most people can make. An SSD can make even a clunky old laptop feel comparatively snappy, and you can find all sorts of drives going for around 10 cents per gig these days, so you can get a 500GB drive for $50 to $60 or less if you shop around.<\/p>\n<p>Pretty much any SSD will smoke even the fastest hard drives, but our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3234838\/best-ssds.html\">roundup of the best SSDs<\/a>\u00a0can guide you towards the best options. We have a guide to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/261599\/how-to-replace-your-laptop-hard-drive.html\">installing an SSD in your laptop<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"add-more-ram\">Add more RAM<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2018\/02\/acer_aspire_e15_ram_at_angle-100751036-large.jpg?auto=webp&#038;quality=85,70\" alt=\"acer aspire e15 ram at angle\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Windows has an impressively small footprint, but if you\u2019re running a computer with less than 8GB of RAM, it can negatively affect your performance in other ways. Memory-constrained systems are slower at gaming, slower at booting up, and can start to choke if you begin to multitask heavily (including having too many browser tabs open at once). Adding more RAM can help. You\u2019ll want to completely replace the memory in your system if you\u2019re upgrading to avoid potential conflicts, but an 8GB memory module (or an 8GB kit of two 4GB modules) can often been found for under $50 at basic speeds, unless you\u2019re building a cutting-edge PC with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/561750\/dont-expect-ddr5-memory-to-be-easy-to-find-any-time-soon.html\">cutting-edge DDR5 memory<\/a> inside.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrading your desktop memory is easy: Just pop out the sticks located in the slots next to the CPU in your motherboard, then swap in the new ones. Be sure you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/541506\/how-to-choose-the-right-ram.html\">chosen the right RAM type first<\/a>, though. Notebooks can be trickier. Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/260794\/how-to-add-ram-to-your-laptop.html\">guide to upgrading your laptop\u2019s RAM<\/a>\u00a0if you need help.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"switch-to-linux-or-chromeos-flex\">Switch to Linux or ChromeOS Flex<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-laptop-chromebook.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Old laptop into Chromebook\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/figure>\n<p>Rob Schultz\/IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s just not worth putting new hardware into an old PC. But that doesn\u2019t make it useless! If you still need to use your aging laptop or desktop as an day-to-day actual computer, installing an operating system with a lighter footprint than Windows can help you eke more life out of an aging PC.<\/p>\n<p>Linux tends to run better than Windows on less potent hardware. In fact, several Linux variants are specifically designed with ultra-minimalist requirements so they\u2019re able to run on old PCs\u2014,, andcome to mind immediately. The transition from Windows to Linux isn\u2019t as rough as it used to be, but you\u2019ll still want to check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2918397\/how-to-get-started-with-linux-a-beginners-guide.html\">beginner\u2019s guide to Linux<\/a>, including the software recommendations on the last page. Alternatively, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/393375\/how-to-turn-a-laptop-into-a-chromebook.html\">turn any PC into a Chromebook for free<\/a> with Google\u2019s ChromeOS Flex. (ChromeOS also runs atop Linux bones.)<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"embrace-cloud-gaming\">Embrace cloud gaming<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/01\/gfn-client-100828580-large.jpg?auto=webp&#038;quality=85,70\" alt=\"gfn client\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Linux isn\u2019t the only way you can repurpose a computer. Rather than using a pokey PC as a traditional do-it-all machine, consider giving your system a singular role if you have another PC you can use as your primary rig. Let\u2019s look at some ways you can make obsolete computers purposeful once again.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a gamer, the easiest option for an old laptop is simply to\u00a0use it to game while you\u2019re away from your main gaming rig. \u201cBut Brad!\u201d I hear you wailing. \u201cYou can\u2019t game on an old PC!\u201d Ah, but you can with a decent Internet connection. After years of teasing, the promise of cloud gaming\u2019s finally coming true, letting even the most humble computers get in on the action by streaming your gameplay from far-away servers, Netflix-style.\u00a0There are several services available now, from Nvidia\u2019s GeForce Now to Xbox Cloud Gaming to Sony\u2019s PlayStation Plus. Our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/823826\/best-cloud-gaming-services.html\">best cloud gaming services<\/a> can help you choose the best fit for your particular needs, though PC gamers with extensive libraries will likely get the most use out of GeForce Now.<\/p>\n<p>And there\u2019s always Steam in-home streaming if you want to use an older PC as a secondary gaming computer. Steam in-home streaming runs games on your beefy gaming rig, but beams them over your home\u2019s Wi-Fi network so you can play them on other devices. It\u2019s like cloud gaming, but right inside your home.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fling-some-files\">Fling some files<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/05\/freenas-100842066-large.jpg?auto=webp&#038;quality=85,70\" alt=\"freenas\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Speaking of repurposing your hardware, two common uses are to transform an old PC into a dedicated home theater PC or a file server.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not even that hard to do, though obviously it means your PC\u2019s email and Office days are over. Some awesome free software available for each use: Snag or for\u00a0a would-be HTPC, orto\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2243748\/turn-old-pc-hardware-into-a-killer-home-server-with-freenas.html\">build out a badass home server<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bite-the-bullet\">Bite the bullet<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.idgesg.net\/images\/article\/2020\/05\/acer-swift-3-ryzen-4000u-100842069-large.jpg?auto=webp&#038;quality=85,70\" alt=\"acer swift 3 ryzen 4000u\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sometimes, though, a system is just too far gone to be of practical use. If your old dog needs to be brought behind the shed, we can help you find a new computer. Our guides to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2854456\/the-best-pc-laptops-of-the-year.html\">the best laptops<\/a>\u00a0in general, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/699203\/the-best-laptops-under-500-best-overall-best-for-oled-fans-and-more.html\">best laptops under $500<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/608636\/best-chromebooks.html\">best Chromebooks<\/a> can help point you in the right direction for your needs if you\u2019re on a tight budget. We also maintain twice-weekly roundups of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/550968\/best-laptop-deals-3.html\">best laptop deals<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/813362\/best-pc-computer-deals.html\">best desktop PC deals<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><\/body><\/div>\n<div data-ga=\"article-footer-author\">\n<h3>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/author\/bchacos\" rel=\"author\"><br \/>\n\t\tAuthor: Brad Chacos<\/a>, Executive editor\t\t<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/author_photo_Brad-Chacos_1655490486-12.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=150&#038;h=150&#038;crop=1\" height=\"125\" width=\"125\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Brad Chacos spends his days digging through desktop PCs and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BradChacos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tweeting too much<\/a>. 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