If everything seems okay but you notice that your computer starts up slowly compared to how it used to perform prior to any changes being made - especially if related tasks like video playback take longer than usual - then it might be worth checking out whether there’s anything wrong with your hard drive(s). Upgrading outdated firmware on motherboards often improves overall performance but shouldn’t be considered an automatic fix; doing so without proper backing up data beforehand could result in irreparable damage taking place nonetheless..