Time To Upgrade, Part 2: Picking The Parts To Replace

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After looking at whether or not it makes sense to replace a PC built back in 2007 with a more modern machine, we decided to examine three component upgrade options—graphics, storage, and the motherboard/CPU/RAM platform—separately.

Scenario 3 Results: Startup, Shutdown

Lastly, we examined load times on Windows startup, an offline version of Tom’s Hardware browsed with IE8, Photoshop CS4, and Windows shutdown. The SSD's advantages are not only desirable for enthusiasts, but for average users. After all, why wait if it's not necessary?