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I know how hard it it is make the choice. I will give you the information you need to make this decision. Perhaps you are frustrated with your old machine, but it just needs more memory. Maybe your hard drive is full of old temporary files and spyware, and a good cleaning will get you back to where you need to be. It may be cheaper in the long run to replace your machine now. We'll help you make an informed decision.

Many programs, including the operating system, save temporary files on your hard drive. Unfortunately, these temporary files get left behind long after they were actually needed. When you add up all these files you may be looking at hundereds of megabytes or even gigabytes worth of files that take up space and slow your machine down. Windows provides a drive cleaner tool, but I prefer CCleaner.

I often get asked what is the difference between running a drive cleaner and using a drive defragmenter. A drive cleaner removes temporary files that you don't need--like throwing away the junk mail and old notes from your desk. A drive defragmenter pulls together the pieces of a file so they are together--like putting the papers that you need back in the folder in the right place in the filing cabinet. This makes it faster and easier to find the files the next time you need them.

If you've read this far and you were expecting something completely different--yes, you are correct. Dust is the enemy of electronics. If your fans and air intakes are blocked or your motherboard is covered with a "blanket," your computer will overheat and its life will be shortened.