Why do computers become slow after a while, even after factory reset or hard disk formatting?
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One really big reason is simply dust. Computers have to throttle themselves to keep from getting too hot. If there’s a family of dust bunnies living in your case, that’s gonna impact cooling.
I’ve actually made some decent money by buying computers that were “slow” and using a screwdriver and can of duster to clean out all the filth; then they work fine. Same thing for game consoles. You’d be surprised how much dirt can accumulate in a PC case over time.
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