advice, please

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I like the Samsung EVOs ... Just a gut thing.  A 1TB is $60.  I've been 
running these for 7 or 8 years.  I really like them.  I'd like to hear 
what others have to say.

https://www.newegg.com/samsung-1tb-870-evo-series/p/N82E16820147793?item=N82E16820147793

Looks like they are discounted down to $51.00

Keith


On 2023-09-15 05:45, keith Miller via PLUG-discuss wrote:
> at least 512 or larger, better to have too much then not enough
> 
> On Fri, Sep 15, 2023 at 2:06 PM Michael <bmike1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Makes sense. What's a good size?
>> 
>> On Fri, Sep 15, 2023 at 7:40 AM keith Miller
>> <kdmiller45 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> SSD is a little small considering how much of it the O/S and Office
>> Suite will take.
>> 
>> Keith
>> 
>> On Fri, Sep 15, 2023 at 2:06 AM Michael via PLUG-discuss
>> <plug-discuss at lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I've figured out what I'm going to do. I'm going to give her a new
>> computer for christmas.
>> 
>> On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 1:04 PM Michael <bmike1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> cool.... found a recycling place.
>> https://www.pcliquidations.com/hp-refurbished-desktops How does this
>> one strike you?
>> 
>> HP ELITEDESK 800 G2 MINI DESKTOP I5-6500T WINDOWS 10 - GRADE A [1]
>> 
>> * Processor: Intel Core i5 (i5-6500T) 2.5GHz Quad Core Processor
>> * Memory: 8GB DDR4
>> * Storage: 256GB 2.5" SATA SSD
>> * Form Factor: Mini Desktop
>> 
>> On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 12:51 PM Michael <bmike1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> what are the search terms? I would think 'computer recycle ocala
>> florida'
>> 
>> On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 12:48 PM <techlists at phpcoderusa.com>
>> wrote:
>> Any recycling companies in your area?
>> 
>> On 2023-09-14 09:39, Michael wrote:
>>> I would get in touch with them but they are not kind like me phx
>>> group.
>>> 
>>> On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 12:36 PM <techlists at phpcoderusa.com>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Mike,
>>>> 
>>>> I assume these are as-is/where-is?
>>>> 
>>>> I think, and this is just my opinion, the best way to optimize
>> these
>>>> 
>>>> types of options is to buy in quantity and recycle.
>>>> 
>>>> Check your local Linux User's Group for used equipment.  I
>> suspect
>>>> you
>>>> will have better success.
>>>> 
>>>> Keith
>>>> 
>>>> On 2023-09-14 09:29, Michael via PLUG-discuss wrote:
>>>>> I suppose a better question is how much are three of them worth
>> ?
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 9:48 AM Michael <bmike1 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Oh. As a reminder this is for my kids computers. Will this run
>>>>>> windows 10 or 11?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 9:42 AM Michael <bmike1 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Well, westech 1?probably won't ship purchases to where I live
>>>>>>> (Florida) <still waiting to hear from them> so the university
>> of
>>>>>>> florida auctions are likely the best bet. HOw do these specs
>>>>>>> sound:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> * Brand: Dell Optiplex 7040
>>>>>>> * Processor: i7-6700 @3.4ghz
>>>>>>> * RAM Memory:8gb
>>>>>>> * Hard Drive:500gb
>>>>>>> * CD-RW/DVD-RW Optical Drive
>>>>>>> * W23-22468
>>>>>>> * W24-01618
>>>>>>> * W24-02885
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>> 
>> (https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/ufl,fl/auction/view?auc=3355098)
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> What are the w23 and 24s?
>>>>>>> I probably should pop new power supplies in them and ssds and
>>>> all
>>>>>>> will be good.
>>>>>>> the processor is much faster than the 1.10 ghz celron they
>> have
>>>> in
>>>>>>> their present computers.
>>>>>>> 
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>>>>>>> 
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