Is an SSD worth it for an old computer?

Absolutely. An SSD is the best upgrade for old computers, improving boot times by 70-80%.

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SSD Upgrade for Windows 11: Transform Your Old PC Performance

Learn how upgrading to an SSD dramatically improves Windows 11 performance on older hardware.

Published: 3/1/20258 min readUpdated: 2/1/2026

An SSD upgrade is the single most impactful performance improvement for older PCs running Windows 11.

SSDs improve boot times by 70-80%, application loading by 60-90%, and overall responsiveness dramatically compared to HDDs.

The performance difference between HDD and SSD is transformative. HDD 5400RPM boots in 60-90s, SSD boots in 15-25s.

An SSD upgrade provides the most significant performance improvement for Windows 11 on older hardware.

Download FlyOOBE and follow our guides to install Windows 11 on any computer.

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