There are many tips to keep your computer fast: (general) - keep it up to date but dont do updates your system cannot handle - keep your computer clean: When you dont play a game any more. Consider deleting it. - be aware on what you are doing. don't instal tools that are supposed to make your computer better when you have no idea what they do. Also what they claim they do isnt always based on the truth - if you are done with a program, mirror, internet session etc close it - keep your msconfig clean (start >> run >> MSCONFIG >> Booting section) this may speed up your boot (internet) - dont visit weird websites - if things pops up unwanted dont click on it. If it happens a lot, consider cleaning up programms like hitmanpro - ones again keep your computer clean.. clean up browserhistory, cookies, temp files and stuff like that - avoid downloading heavy material when you are online gaming, try to pause the download and resume them when you are done gaming (gaming) - read the requirments that the game is asking from your hardware before buying and using it. Some games are just insane and way to new for your computer - playing on high details is cool cause you see more of the game but with lower settings you game will go smoother