It's nearly impossible to keep a PC running as fast as when you first get it, or set it up, unless you never install anything else.

For some of us, the difference between a PC and a DAW is something more like this:

DAW - has a sequencer and other specialized music software and hardware
PC - has a network connection and loads of non-music related software


BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.