Updating Old Lenovo All-in-One

KDC

I have an old Lenovo All-in-one and it's not able to support Windows 10.  It's very slow and Microsoft Edge keeps taking forever and "not responding."

Processor:           Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G3220T @ 2.600GHz    2.6GHz
Installed RAM:     4.00GB
Device ID:            75992BB3-F51E-4CA7-9A6B-96566E615657
Product ID:           00326-10000-00000-aa864
System Type:       64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen & touch:         Touch support with 5 touch points :

I'm not tech savvy and to be honest I don't know what the above means but I know it was nice and fast when I bought it approx 9 or 10 years ago from John Lewis

I mainly use the computer for emails and browsing and I much prefer the larger screen for this. 

Does anybody know if this all-in-one can be upgraded to be faster and will it cost much?  Or would I be better off waiting for Black Friday and get a refurbished all-in-one or desktop?

Please remember I'm not tech savvy by any stretch of the imagination so please bear that in mind if I ask more daft questions!

TIA

mksysb

All in ones are difficult to upgrade and best avoided.  If you are looking for a new pc, it would be better to look for a separate workstation and monitor.  If you can get someone to look at it, you need more memory and an ssd disk, and a fresh install of Windows.  That should give a marked improvement.

Neil_Jones

You may be able to add more memory but that'll be about it.

debitcardmayhem

You could install linux on it , say mint, if you just want it for browsing and emails. I would agree the other posters that all in ones aren’t usually easy to upgrade, a small windows based pc and a big monitor would be better for you, if you have laptop already you could just add a monitor to that.

Vitor

You've had 10 years use from it, time to move on. 

Mini PCs are excellent for non-gamers and can be connected to a large monitor or even to a TV

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KDC

Thanks so much all of you who responded.  It is time to move on so I will look at a small pc and separate monitor.  Thanks Vitor for supplying the links  

Cisco001

KDC said:

Thanks so much all of you who responded.  It is time to move on so I will look at a small pc and separate monitor.  Thanks Vitor for supplying the links  

If you go for those N100 mini pc and don't mind purchase from China, you can get similar spec for around £100 from aliexpress.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/gmktec-g3-mini-pc-intel-alder-lake-n100-8gb256gb-ps7201-or-16gb512gb-ps10746-wcode-aliexpress-choice-at-gmktec-office-store-4446678

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/gmktec-g2-mini-pc-dual-nic-intel-n100-soldered-12gb-ddr5-512gb-ssd-usb-c-wcode-code-aliexpress-choice-at-gmktec-office-store-4446738

dc_scotland

KDC, as others have said, it is probably best to move on and treat yourself.  But I have an 11 year old Lenovo AIO and I did manage to upgrade it to Windows 10 last year.  I had already replaced it and was about to wipe it for disposal when I found a Microsoft link that offered to upgrade for free.  I had nothing to lose so gave it a try. It worked a treat.  I wouldn't say as good as new, but certainly a big improvement compared to recent years.  I have had a search just now and as far as I can see, the upgrade link that I used was withdrawn by Microsoft in September 2023.  I don't know if any other options remain. But I am still happily using my AIO, for now.

Neil_Jones

dc_scotland said:

KDC, as others have said, it is probably best to move on and treat yourself.  But I have an 11 year old Lenovo AIO and I did manage to upgrade it to Windows 10 last year.  I had already replaced it and was about to wipe it for disposal when I found a Microsoft link that offered to upgrade for free.  I had nothing to lose so gave it a try. It worked a treat.  I wouldn't say as good as new, but certainly a big improvement compared to recent years.  I have had a search just now and as far as I can see, the upgrade link that I used was withdrawn by Microsoft in September 2023.  I don't know if any other options remain. But I am still happily using my AIO, for now.

One Windows 10 upgrade link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

SimplyBetter

KDC said:

I have an old Lenovo All-in-one and it's not able to support Windows 10.  It's very slow and Microsoft Edge keeps taking forever and "not responding."

Processor:           Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G3220T @ 2.600GHz    2.6GHz
Installed RAM:     4.00GB
Device ID:            75992BB3-F51E-4CA7-9A6B-96566E615657
Product ID:           00326-10000-00000-aa864
System Type:       64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen & touch:         Touch support with 5 touch points :

I'm not tech savvy and to be honest I don't know what the above means but I know it was nice and fast when I bought it approx 9 or 10 years ago from John Lewis

I mainly use the computer for emails and browsing and I much prefer the larger screen for this. 

Does anybody know if this all-in-one can be upgraded to be faster and will it cost much?  Or would I be better off waiting for Black Friday and get a refurbished all-in-one or desktop?

Please remember I'm not tech savvy by any stretch of the imagination so please bear that in mind if I ask more daft questions!

TIA

As is usual, I have a different opinion.

If it is the Lenovo C460, not only is it easily upgradeable, it CAN run Windows 10 with ease.
The problem lies mainly with it's current boot drive/storage system. Think of it like storing your stuff on an LP as opposed to digitally. It take longer to access new track if you want to listen to bits of each song and if you try to do it quickly it doesn't cope. Easy to change that with a modern alternative and it's cheap. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIqDrP2YmJI

SimplyBetter

Cheap component examples:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silicon-Power-256GB-Performance-Internal/dp/B07KR2CX1F
https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail?id=SMEM412800204

Job done for £20.