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    SSD for aging laptop

    I am considering a switch over to a linux distribution, but right now I have 32 bit Windows XP.
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    NX6325 laptop - which distro

    I have 5 year old turion x2 based hp compaq notebook that i am looking to breath some new life into. Is there a particular distribution that is more laptop friendly, particularly for older models?
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    End of Windows XP support era signals beginning of security nightmare

    I work for a major public electrical utility that uses XP for everything. Bleeding edge tech in nuclear and solar and still a reliance on XP. When my hdd failed on my 12 year old desktop the IT department gave me a brand new I7 based Dell. Which of course.....runs windows XP.
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    SSD for aging laptop

    Thanks for the responses. It looks like its a question of how much size do I really need. I have had good experiences with crucial products, but anecdotes dont make for a reliable dataset. Any preferences here between crucial, owc and samsung?
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    SSD for aging laptop

    I have a 5+ year old laptop with a smallish 5400 rpm hdd. According to its specs its has an "SATA-150" interface for the drive. Sifting through the mass of drives available has proven difficult. I realize most ssds are probably faster than what the interface can transfer, but at what point might...
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    Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB SATA Internal HD: $89.99. AC FS

    Wow has the hard drive landscape changed recently. I paid $52 dollars shipped for this drive last Feb. I just realized my post is of absolutely no value to anyone........
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    Cult of Mac Review of Das Keyboard(Mechanical Keyboard)

    Das is a nice keyboard, especially equipped with mx browns. The neatniks out there should be warned that the glossy finish is a fingerprint magnet.
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    Can't seem to post in FS/FT

    I see. The rule was probably implemented for practical reasons. Thanks.
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    Antec Earthwatts EA-430 430W PSU $34.99 FS @ Newegg

    Ive been using a second hand 380 watter in the same series for the last year now. Rock solid, quiet, and stable.
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    Can't seem to post in FS/FT

    I am dealing with something similar. I used the trade forums to build my last pc about a year ago, and I am locked out of that forum when I try to access it now
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    MSI HD5770 $80 After $30 MIR

    Nice card, plenty powerful without demanding too much from your psu.
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    AMD Phenom II 955 X4 Black Edition for $119 + $3 s/h @ Tiger direct

    Same price as a 925 with more speed and an unlocked multiplier. Good find.
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    am3 710 phenom II $49.99

    Down here in FL we have hurricanes and unemployment vs. tiger direct. Its a lose - lose scenario.