# System Optimization **URL:** \ **Category:** Newbie\ **Created:** [February 7, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/system-optimization/77971 "2026-02-07T01:10:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ivan20078](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/c89c15/32.png) [@ivan20078](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/ivan20078)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/system-optimization/77971/1 "2026-02-07T01:10:35Z")
I’m on EndeavourOS running Hyprland, but I’m having optimization issues. My PC freezes when I have Brave and Neovim open. Is there a command or something I can use to optimize the system? I tried setting up a swap, but it didn’t help much. My specs are limited, but I honestly didn’t think it would lag this badly. My specs are: 4GB RAM, Intel Celeron N4020, and integrated graphics. ---
**Author:** ![dbarronoss](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/f4b2a3/32.png) [@dbarronoss](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/dbarronoss)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/system-optimization/77971/2 "2026-02-07T01:24:34Z")
Yes, use a lighter DE (HyprLand tends to be pretty hungry) like XFCE, or a WM like Sway. Browsers are also bulky, and you could probably find a lighter one (no real expertise there, I don’t run a potato) :0 Otherwise, no, there are no magic bullets, but if you want that workflow you should buy more RAM. I would recommend a minimum of 8 GB for what you’re describing. ---
**Author:** ![eso](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/eso/32/36767_2.png) [@eso](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/eso)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/system-optimization/77971/3 "2026-02-10T12:31:57Z")
@ivan20078 , At first glance Bedrock Linux seems to use less resources than EnOS Hyprland. You will find it as StratOS Hyprland. The default browser is Zen-bin there. In QEMU VM the installation failed at grub. ```auto OS: Bedrock Linux 0.7.31 Poki x86_64 Host: 83K7 (IdeaPad Slim 3 15ARP10) Kernel: Linux 6.18.8-arch2-1 Packages: 794 (pacman) Shell: fish 4.4.0 Display (LEN9191): 1920x1080 in 15", 60 Hz [Built-in] WM: Hyprland 0.53.3 (Wayland) Cursor: Adwaita Terminal: ghostty 1.2.3-arch2 ``` ---
**Author:** ![Mike09](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/mike09/32/122580_2.png) [@Mike09](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Mike09)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/system-optimization/77971/4 "2026-02-10T16:38:35Z")
@dbarronoss has the truth of it. Here’s a discussion that may be of some help. > [@Linux DE's resource usage compared](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/linux-des-resource-usage-compared/70060): > > Nick of The Linux Experiment posted a comparison of resource usage for Desktop Environments, that could be quite useful, particularly when it comes to tailoring options to older hardware. Below is a summary of sorts. RAM seems to be the real standout, with a nearly 100% difference between lowest usage and highest usage. All tests were performed on a [Slimbook Evo 14](https://slimbook.com/en/shop/product/evo-14-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-1492), with Fedora 42 beta as the base OS. Tested desktop environments include: Budgie Cinnamon Cosmic Gnome KDE Plasma LXQt XFCE … ---
**Author:** ![Archie1](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/archie1/32/111095_2.png) [@Archie1](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Archie1)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/system-optimization/77971/5 "2026-02-11T05:55:47Z")
Having 4GB RAM and an processor that was [released in 2019](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/197310/intel-celeron-processor-n4020-4m-cache-up-to-2-80-ghz/specifications.html) would require that a lightweight DE/WM be used. If possible please use one of the following as your DE. 1. XFCe 2. MATE 3. LXQT Intel Celeron N4020 supports only upto 8GB of DDR4 RAM. If possible please upgrade the RAM from 4GB to 8GB. If existing 4GB RAM is not soldered to the motherboard, OR if there is an empty RAM slot available then it should be easy. Other than this take a knife to all the existing systemd services/daemon running on your computer. For example if you do not use printing from your current setup, shutdown cups service. Do this for all the other services that you do not need. ---
**Author:** ![Bink](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/bink/32/87216_2.png) [@Bink](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Bink)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/system-optimization/77971/6 "2026-02-12T00:12:45Z")
> [@Archie1](#): > > Having 4GB RAM and an processor that was [released in 2019](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/197310/intel-celeron-processor-n4020-4m-cache-up-to-2-80-ghz/specifications.html) would require that a lightweight DE/WM be used. I agree with @Archie1’s advice, but just a small note regarding the year of the CPU. The issue is not that the processor is a 2019 model, the issue is that it’s an incredibly low-end model. There are many pre-2019 CPU’s more than capable of driving a modern DE. Not intending to bash it, simply put it into perspective, the Intel Celeron N4020 benchmarks below a **2008** model Intel Core 2 Duo E7400. > **[UserBenchmark: Intel Celeron N4020 vs Core2 Duo E7400](https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core2-Duo-E7400-vs-Intel-Celeron-N4020/m2077vsm1134763)** > > Based on 19,401 user benchmarks for the Intel Celeron N4020 and the Core2 Duo E7400, we rank them both on effective speed and value for money against the best 1,423 CPUs. ---
**Author:** ![Archie1](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/archie1/32/111095_2.png) [@Archie1](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Archie1)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/system-optimization/77971/7 "2026-02-12T05:04:24Z")
> [@Bink](#): > > > [@Archie1](#): > > > > Having 4GB RAM and an processor that was [released in 2019](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/197310/intel-celeron-processor-n4020-4m-cache-up-to-2-80-ghz/specifications.html) would require that a lightweight DE/WM be used. > > I agree with @Archie1’s advice, but just a small note regarding the year of the CPU. The issue is not that the processor is a 2019 model, the issue is that it’s an incredibly low-end model. There are many pre-2019 CPU’s more than capable of driving a modern DE. > > Not intending to bash it, simply put it into perspective, the Intel Celeron N4020 benchmarks below a **2008** model Intel Core 2 Duo E7400. > > [https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core2-Duo-E7400-vs-Intel-Celeron-N4020/m2077vsm1134763](https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core2-Duo-E7400-vs-Intel-Celeron-N4020/m2077vsm1134763) Yeah I still wonder why would Intel make such a CPU? I was under the impressin that Celeron and Pentium CPU lineup had died down. Wont it make sense to simply use a Core i3 instead? A CPU built in 2019 is struggling with a Core 2 Duo processor from 2008, i.e. more than a decade earlier, says something. @ivan20078 can you please shed some light on why you purchased this specific model? Was it a hand me down?