PC performance myths
While all the above have some merit, I believe the Whole crux of PC Performance HAS to Start with the Machine itself. Hardware, Starting with the Motherboard & BIOS, What on board & Whats NOT etc is Just the Tip of the Iceburg. Then Come's the RAM & HDD and Onboard features etc etc. But wait we are NOT finished yet, The Operating System & SetUp Then Application Programs also adds to performance issue's. Bottom Line... You need to look at the whole Situation Including Age of the Computer & Software in Use!!
So, Generalising on Performance Myth's with the above in mind is a bit of waste of time, Still it's food for thought!