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Mar 23, 2026 2 min

[Spending] Avoid Overspending on Your Next/Current Machine

from Hardware Savvy Podcast Hosted by Ryan Kennedy

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.hardwaresavvy.com The Tech Learning Academy is now 22,000 member strong. We are 100% member supported. I provide scam alerts and tech trainings 2x per week. If you haven’t yet, become a paid subscriber to access the entire library of 350 trainings + 2x trainings every week. I want to cut through the overcomplicating of sales reps who try to upsell you on expensive PCs. At some point, you will have to buy a new computer, and the spec sheets can be overwhelming. But here is a secret: Windows actually keeps track of built-in performance scores for you. It rates your CPU, RAM, and graphics on a simple 1 to 10 scale, so you know exactly what your machine is capable of handling. If I can save you anywhere from $500 to $5,000 a year on a smart purchase, then I have done my job. Here is how to find your computer’s hidden score and what it actually means. How to Find Your Windows Performance Score You can try this right now on your current Windows machine, or even run it on a display model at the store before you buy it.

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