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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    I am currently just using a small tv monitor... budget is under $300
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Well It's all done! The new PC is humming with the Samsung SSD. Everything is installed on the SSD including WoW and it is running wonderfully. In addition, I returend the wifi booster and picked up a pair of Ethernet adapters...
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Lol! I just re read the post and even I was confused.... I just bought the Sata III data cable and the SSD drive. I located the power cable in my PC. Can't wait for them to get here!!
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Ok found them both and grabbing the SSD and data cable off of amazon. Both will be here tomorrow!
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    It appears that I do have an additional power connector that is separate from the one powering the HDD however, the power cable attached to the HDD looks like it makes a stop at the CD drive and then goes to the PSU. I assumed that that won't be neccessary for the SDD Sata Power cable?
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Ok so it appears that regardless of what SSD I go with I am also going to need a Sata III cable. would this one do...
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    OK so, I did indeed complete a clean install of Windows 10 using the download instructions and a USB. Thank you to all who helped get me that far! The next step I guess is picking an appropriate SSD. After some research, and working with the current shipping and store front restrictions, I have...
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Like the one I linked above?
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Yes, I think a fresh install is what is going to happen onto my current HDD. Then, I'm going to purchase a SSD and download my games onto that.
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Ok what I think im gonna do is fresh install 10 on this HDD, purchase the SSD: https://www.amazon.ca/Blue-NAND-500GB-SSD-WDS500G2B0A/dp/B073SBZ8YH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Western+Digital+Blue+500+GB+2.5%22+Solid+State+Drive&qid=1586670505&sr=8-1 and then reinstall WoW onto the new SSD. I am not...
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Following your steps in order, I found something interesting: my Task Manager stats are as follows, View: https://imgur.com/a/5rhmHHY
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Currently running the defrag current status is Pass 1: 57% relocated. My speed on wifi is 120 Mbps. I assume that is very slow, but that still doesn't explain the lag in just clicking the start menu, or trying to exit a program
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    It just completed, and received a pass.
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Yes, I did take the quick test option... closing in on 15 minutes. However, when I opened the program, in the top window beside "capacity" under "SMART Status" it had a check mark and a PASS before I began running the test, if that means anything.
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    Old computer, new parts, same problems

    Currently running the test. Says estimated time to complete is 2 minutes, but just passed the 10 minute mark and stuck at about 90% complete
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