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Windows 10 on an older PC is a compromise, at best. The 2006-era Pentium D is a borderline lost cause for all but the most basic computing tasks. Even there, it’s almost useless, as the CPU seems to be under heavy loads constantly. The same goes with 2009-era Netbook: Underpowered even when they first came out, you’d better take yoga lessons to prevent you from smashing it into the ground in frustration. Windows 10 loads and runs, but it’s pretty painful once you start to actually do anything.
However, my perspective comes from someone who drives SSD-equipped, multi-core with battery such as dell 3117J battery, Dell 8K1VG Battery, Dell Alienware M11x Battery, Dell Alienware M14x Battery, Dell PT6V8 Battery, Dell R7PND Battery, Dell PG6RC Battery, Dell Precision M4400 Battery, Dell Precision M4600 Battery, Dell Latitude E5420 Battery, Dell Latitude E5220 Battery, Dell Latitude E6420 Battery, tier-1 GPU-equipped computers all day. If it doesn’t snap to in a second, I’m upset. For someone who’s actually used to waiting, and waiting, and waiting for the machine to respond to a command on these two old dogs, a Windows 10 upgrade would feel the same—and also give you a new, more secure OS.
The 2008-era X61, though, is another story: It’s actually very usable. For someone on a budget, Windows 10 on this laptop would be tolerable.
This may be why analysts are predicting that Windows 10 won’t goose PC sales: You can get by with a seven-year-old laptop and the new OS if you really have to. You give up a lot, though, from battery life to performance and overall weight.
Would you run Windows 10 on your old beater PC? Let us know in the comments.