Computer Performance: Upgrade or New?

Question from a friend.

“I have a computer with a 10-year-old processor running Windows 7. I need better performance from my computer. What should I do?”

Computers are not single task machines and pinning down the best system for the desired performance has several factors we would want to look at. The age of the processor installed isn’t normally the primary concern, as it can be brand new and still be inadequate for the required workload