[SOLVED] Which component needs upgrading?

[mobeel]

Whenever I run games and have it minimized, my pc runs really slow. Chrome takes like 20 seconds to open, opening windows explorer is slow, even opening my start button takes a couple seconds. With games (ex. Apex legends) is minimized, my ram runs at 70% usage in task manager.

Even after closing games such as Apex, my pc takes like 30 seconds to regain it's "normal speed".

What hardware is the cause of the issue? Would this issue be fixed with more ram? Could it possibly be my hdd issue? (i do not have an ssd)

Also, your pc only runs slower when ram hits 100% usage, correct?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Do you have a hdd or ssd? Are you running cool?

 

[mobeel]

Do you have a hdd or ssd? Are you running cool?

i only have a hdd. temps are fine.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

The hdd could be under load causing this.

 

[mobeel]

The hdd could be under load causing this.

That's what I'm thinking. your pc only runs slower when ram hits 100% usage, correct? So it's most likely that if I upgrade to more gbs of ram, nothing will change?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

How much ram do you have?

 

[mobeel]

How much ram do you have?

8gb ddr4-2400

 

[NightHawkRMX]

I have 8gb and it is fine with and not maxed after gaming. I suspect your HDD is the issue. Id drop in a cheap SSD to speed the whole system up and solve this.https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kingston-a400-240gb-internal-sata-solid-state-drive-for-laptops-and-desktops/5715500.p?skuId=5715500&ref=212&loc=1&&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8OjjBRB4EiwAMZe6yx1XNXFSXPDKuy9_hGpdOy9k0xLZjL9aHxghz4YnCzKlBLX3nCw9nBoCWskQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I have this ssd. Its cheap and fast.