Migration assistant help

I have a 2008 end 5,1 Macbook aluminum, 4 GB memory, 2 GHs processor core duo, 1 T after the original spare hard drive went bad.  I had continuous problems with extremely slow response time, and I checked my internet high speed and memory to the extent where I can with non Apple hardware that I added.  All removed as work OK, but mem test will not test all components of memory.  Apple suggested the machine can handle OS updates and could improve the slowness due to the better use of memory, but that did not work.  I am cloning my drive on a separate partition on the drive 1 t I have because my time machine backup disk has failed and I'm waiting for the replacement of the guarantee.

Since I have several upgrades to the operating system during the last 8 years, would it be wise to try a clean reinstall of the El Capitan (which is now on the machine) on the largest partition of my hard drive, then migration wizard to replace the files in this fresh partition?  If that makes sense to try, where I could find clear instructions on how to clear the 700 score gig and reinstall a new copy of El Capitan?  Or should I just bite the bullet and get a new Macbook?

4 GB is not really enough (in a practical sense) to run El Capitan, no matter what you say the tech specs.

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