Why do Windows based PCs and Laptops appear to ‘degrade’ over time, appearing to run slower than when first purchased even after fresh Windows installations?

Question

Lots of variables I accept 《edited to remove personal view》

After say, five years, their performance is noticeably slower than it was when they were new, and the question is not in reference to increased graphical demands from games. The question is referring to day to day operations, web browsing and so on. Moving parts are limited, could they be the cause?

Thanks in advance

In: Technology

Answer 1

Absolutely not true. It could have been the case 10-15 years ago but it’s just nonsense to claim it nowadays. If you bought a half decent system in the last 10 years with at least a quad core i5 enough RAM and an SSD, you won’t have any issues with your system slowing down and not responding to clean installs and factory resets. On the other hand Google and Apple ending updates on devices 2-3 years old is the real fuckup.