SAS ITDiagnose Before You Upgrade
Many slow-PC complaints are solved with basic remediation and policy cleanup, not full device replacement.
20-Minute Triage
1. Check disk type (HDD vs SSD)
2. Check RAM pressure (8GB may be too low for modern workflows)
3. Review startup apps
4. Confirm Windows and driver patch status
5. Run malware scan
High-Impact Fixes
| Fix | Typical Impact |
|---|---|
| HDD to SSD upgrade | Massive |
| 8GB to 16GB RAM | High |
| Remove startup bloat | Medium |
| Browser profile cleanup | Medium |
| Malware cleanup | High |
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+## Replacement Decision Rule
Replace device if all are true:
- CPU is below modern baseline
- Storage is already SSD
- RAM already 16GB
- Device is 5+ years old and still slow after clean build
Preventive Standard for SMEs
- Baseline all new office PCs to SSD + 16GB RAM
- Quarterly performance and patch review
- Standard app stack and startup policy
*Related: IT Support Dubai | IT AMC Dubai*
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