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

The only issue I had was HDD just getting old. I have a 12yo laptop, I’ve given it to my mom like 6-7 years ago. She recently complained it got really slow, bearly woking. Just bought cheapest SSD, poped it in there, fresh windows, it runs like it’s new. Also Ive cleaned it the first time, and changed thermal paste. It was cleaner than I expected after 12 years of use.