I haven't found a DVD that will burn at below 16x for years. Modern disks and burners (with standard Firmware) burning with burn-free technologies don't allow it in my experience.
Start with good media (Verbatim has been mentioned=use their DataLife brand) is the basis for incredibly long...
So can I. I was lost in my own world and forgot to check his specs.
His system will need much higher VA than mine. Probably have to spend mucho dinero to cover his rig's needs.
However the use of a good surge suppressor is not really an option to me. It's a necessity. I just would not...
Never had a USB 2 fail.
USB 3 will use a USB 2 port at USB 2 speed and voltage. That's the only difference you should note.
A newer FlashDrive usually has a smaller node. That may make them more susceptible to ESD. But I really doubt it.
I would think something going on with the...
I still use CD/DVDs. I've never had quality media go bad. I had some 15 to20 year-old DVDs that were stored in a rent-a-storage place. I live in an area that had a 105 degree F. summer and a 20 degree F. winter. Not a one of my quality disks were hurt. (All stored in Jewel Cases.)
I also use...
A hammer is all you need. I agree if you want somebody to get some use out of the drive use a zero-write program.
If the government is interested then the hammer. You'll know when it's dead.
I use surge suppressors for anything electronic. TV, Microwave, Stereo, etc.
I'd suggest an inexpensive Standby UPS for a computer. Modern operating systems write to the HDD at times that you wouldn't think of. But you can get by with a surge suppressor if money is tight.
I'm not a Gamer. Spend the $40 for a name brand unit. Corsair, Seasonic, Antec, etc.
A little research here on Anandtech or Toms Hardware will enlighten you. And it would only take a little time. (I run an Antec TruePower.)
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