#how is ssd faster than hdd

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So You Need To Buy A Computer But You Don't Know What Specs Are Good These Days

Hi.

This is literally my job.

Lots of people are buying computers for school right now or are replacing computers as their five-year-old college laptop craps out so here's the standard specs you should be looking for in a (windows) computer purchase in August 2023.

PROCESSOR

Intel i5 (no older than 10th Gen)

Ryzen 7

You can get away with a Ryzen 5 but an intel i3 should be an absolute last resort. You want at least an intel i5 or a Ryzen 7 processor. The current generation of intel processors is 13, but anything 10 or newer is perfectly fine. DO NOT get a higher performance line with an older generation; a 13th gen i5 is better than an 8th gen i7. (Unfortunately I don't know enough about ryzens to tell you which generation is the earliest you should get, but staying within 3 generations is a good rule of thumb)

RAM

8GB absolute minimum

If you don't have at least 8GB RAM on a modern computer it's going to be very, very slow. Ideally you want a computer with at least 16GB, and it's a good idea to get a computer that will let you add or swap RAM down the line (nearly all desktops will let you do this, for laptops you need to check the specs for Memory and see how many slots there are and how many slots are available; laptops with soldered RAM cannot have the memory upgraded - this is common in very slim laptops)

STORAGE

256GB SSD

Computers mostly come with SSDs these days; SSDs are faster than HDDs but typically have lower storage for the same price. That being said: SSDs are coming down in price and if you're installing your own drive you can easily upgrade the size for a low cost. Unfortunately that doesn't do anything for you for the initial purchase.

A lot of cheaper laptops will have a 128GB SSD and, because a lot of stuff is stored in the cloud these days, that can be functional. I still recommend getting a bit more storage than that because it's nice if you can store your music and documents and photos on your device instead of on the cloud. You want to be able to access your files even if you don't have internet access.

But don't get a computer with a big HDD instead of getting a computer with a small SSD. The difference in speed is noticeable.

SCREEN (laptop specific)

Personally I find that touchscreens have a negative impact on battery life and are easier to fuck up than standard screens. They are also harder to replace if they get broken. I do not recommend getting a touch screen unless you absolutely have to.

A lot of college students especially tend to look for the biggest laptop screen possible; don't do that. It's a pain in the ass to carry a 17" laptop around campus and with the way that everything is so thin these days it's easier to damage a 17" screen than a 14" screen.

On the other end of that: laptops with 13" screens tend to be very slim devices that are glued shut and impossible to work on or upgrade.

Your best bet (for both functionality and price) is either a 14" or a 15.6" screen. If you absolutely positively need to have a 10-key keyboard on your laptop, get the 15.6". If you need something portable more than you need 10-key, get a 14"

FORM FACTOR (desktop specific)

If you purchase an all-in-one desktop computer I will begin manifesting in your house physically. All-in-ones take away every advantage desktops have in terms of upgradeability and maintenance; they are expensive and difficult to repair and usually not worth the cost of disassembling to upgrade.

There are about four standard sizes of desktop PC: All-in-One (the size of a monitor with no other footprint), Tower (Big! probably at least two feet long in two directions), Small Form Factor Tower (Very moderate - about the size of a large shoebox), and Mini/Micro/Tiny (Small! about the size of a small hardcover book).

If you are concerned about space you are much better off getting a MicroPC and a bracket to put it on your monitor than you are getting an all-in-one. This will be about a million percent easier to work on than an all-in-one and this way if your monitor dies your computer is still functional.

Small form factor towers and towers are the easiest to work on and upgrade; if you need a burly graphics card you need to get a full size tower, but for everything else a small form factor tower will be fine. Most of our business sales are SFF towers and MicroPCs, the only time we get something larger is if we have to put a $700 graphics card in it. SFF towers will accept small graphics cards and can handle upgrades to the power supply; MicroPCs can only have the RAM and SSD upgraded and don't have room for any other components or their own internal power supply.

WARRANTY

Most desktops come with either a 1 or 3 year warranty; either of these is fine and if you want to upgrade a 1 year to a 3 year that is also fine. I've generally found that if something is going to do a warranty failure on desktop it's going to do it the first year, so you don't get a hell of a lot of added mileage out of an extended warranty but it doesn't hurt and sometimes pays off to do a 3-year.

Laptops are a different story. Laptops mostly come with a 1-year warranty and what I recommend everyone does for every laptop that will allow it is to upgrade that to the longest warranty you can get with added drop/damage protection. The most common question our customers have about laptops is if we can replace a screen and the answer is usually "yes, but it's going to be expensive." If you're purchasing a low-end laptop, the parts and labor for replacing a screen can easily cost more than half the price of a new laptop. HOWEVER, the way that most screens get broken is by getting dropped. So if you have a warranty with drop protection, you just send that sucker back to the factory and they fix it for you.

So, if it is at all possible, check if the manufacturer of a laptop you're looking at has a warranty option with drop protection. Then, within 30 days (though ideally on the first day you get it) of owning your laptop, go to the manufacturer site, register your serial number, and upgrade the warranty. If you can't afford a 3-year upgrade at once set a reminder for yourself to annually renew. But get that drop protection, especially if you are a college student or if you've got kids.

And never, ever put pens or pencils on your laptop keyboard. I've seen people ruin thousand dollar, brand-new laptops that they can't afford to fix because they closed the screen on a ten cent pencil. Keep liquids away from them too.

LIFESPAN

There's a reasonable chance that any computer you buy today will still be able to turn on and run a program or two in ten years. That does not mean that it is "functional."

At my office we estimate that the functional lifespan of desktops is 5-7 years and the functional lifespan of laptops is 3-5 years. Laptops get more wear and tear than desktops and desktops are easier to upgrade to keep them running. At 5 years for desktops and 3 years for laptops you should look at upgrading the RAM in the device and possibly consider replacing the SSD with a new (possibly larger) model, because SSDs and HDDs don't last forever.

COST

This means that you should think of your computers as an annual investment rather than as a one-time purchase. It is more worthwhile to pay $700 for a laptop that will work well for five years than it is to pay $300 for a laptop that will be outdated and slow in one year (which is what will happen if you get an 8th gen i3 with 8GB RAM). If you are going to get a $300 laptop try to get specs as close as possible to the minimums I've laid out here.

If you have to compromise on these specs, the one that is least fixable is the processor. If you get a laptop with an i3 processor you aren't going to be able to upgrade it even if you can add more RAM or a bigger SSD. If you have to get lower specs in order to afford the device put your money into the processor and make sure that the computer has available slots for upgrade and that neither the RAM nor the SSD is soldered to the motherboard. (one easy way to check this is to search "[computer model] RAM upgrade" on youtube and see if anyone has made a video showing what the inside of the laptop looks like and how much effort it takes to replace parts)

Computers are expensive right now. This is frustrating, because historically consumer computer prices have been on a downward trend but since 2020 that trend has been all over the place. Desktop computers are quite expensive at the moment (August 2023) and decent laptops are extremely variably priced.

If you are looking for a decent, upgradeable laptop that will last you a few years, here are a couple of options that you can purchase in August 2023 that have good prices for their specs:

14" Lenovo - $670 - 11th-gen i5, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD

15.6" HP - $540 - 11th-gen i5, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD

14" Dell - $710 - 12th-gen i5, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD

If you are looking for a decent, affordable desktop that will last you a few years, here are a couple of options that you can purchase in August 2023 that have good prices for their specs:

SFF HP - $620 - 10th-gen i5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

SFF Lenovo - $560 - Ryzen 7 5000 series, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Dell Tower - $800 - 10th-gen i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

If I were going to buy any of these I'd probably get the HP laptop or the Dell Tower. The HP Laptop is actually a really good price for what it is.

Anyway happy computering.

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Why is SSD better than HDD - Explained in the best way

Why is SSD better than HDD – Explained in the best way – In today’s fast-paced digital world, speed and efficiency have become more important than ever. One simple upgrade that can greatly enhance your computer’s performance is migrating from a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) to a solid-state drive (SSD). In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of HDD to SSD migration, the step-by-step…

[mariacallous]

One of the things enterprise storage and destruction company Iron Mountain does is handle the archiving of the media industry's vaults. What it has been seeing lately should be a wake-up call: Roughly one-fifth of the hard disk drives dating to the 1990s it was sent are entirely unreadable.

Music industry publication Mix spoke with the people in charge of backing up the entertainment industry. The resulting tale is part explainer on how music is so complicated to archive now, part warning about everyone's data stored on spinning disks.

"In our line of work, if we discover an inherent problem with a format, it makes sense to let everybody know," Robert Koszela, global director for studio growth and strategic initiatives at Iron Mountain, told Mix. "It may sound like a sales pitch, but it's not; it's a call for action."

Hard drives gained popularity over spooled magnetic tape as digital audio workstations, mixing and editing software, and the perceived downsides of tape, including deterioration from substrate separation and fire. But hard drives present their own archival problems. Standard hard drives were also not designed for long-term archival use. You can almost never decouple the magnetic disks from the reading hardware inside, so if either fails, the whole drive dies.

There are also general computer storage issues, including the separation of samples and finished tracks, or proprietary file formats requiring archival versions of software. Still, Iron Mountain tells Mix that “if the disk platters spin and aren’t damaged," it can access the content.

But "if it spins" is becoming a big question mark. Musicians and studios now digging into their archives to remaster tracks often find that drives, even when stored at industry-standard temperature and humidity, have failed in some way, with no partial recovery option available.

“It’s so sad to see a project come into the studio, a hard drive in a brand-new case with the wrapper and the tags from wherever they bought it still in there,” Koszela says. “Next to it is a case with the safety drive in it. Everything’s in order. And both of them are bricks.”

Entropy Wins

Mix's passing along of Iron Mountain's warning hit Hacker News earlier this week, which spurred other tales of faith in the wrong formats. The gist of it: You cannot trust any medium, so you copy important things over and over, into fresh storage. "Optical media rots, magnetic media rots and loses magnetic charge, bearings seize, flash storage loses charge, etc.," writes user abracadaniel. "Entropy wins, sometimes much faster than you’d expect."

There is discussion of how SSDs are not archival at all; how floppy disk quality varied greatly between the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s; how Linear Tape-Open, a format specifically designed for long-term tape storage, loses compatibility over successive generations; how the binder sleeves we put our CD-Rs and DVD-Rs in have allowed them to bend too much and stop being readable.

Knowing that hard drives will eventually fail is nothing new. Ars wrote about the five stages of hard drive death, including denial, back in 2005. Last year, backup company Backblaze shared failure data on specific drives, showing that drives that fail tend to fail within three years, that no drive was totally exempt, and that time does, generally, wear down all drives. Google's server drive data showed in 2007 that HDD failure was mostly unpredictable, and that temperatures were not really the deciding factor.

So Iron Mountain's admonition to music companies is yet another warning about something we've already heard. But it's always good to get some new data about just how fragile a good archive really is.

[rinofwater]

Yo, I legit want to hear your data disk theory bc I was kinda thinking the same thing? Except I figured that if they really are magnetic hard disks then they'd be even more fragile than DVDs/CDs since even a stray magnet could screw up all the data? I am but a lowly software person so I don't exactly how storage mediums work all too much lol. Also, if the old world was really DA FUTURE(tm), wouldn't their computer storage be more in SSDs than HDDs? There might be an economic reason to stick with HDDs but if their computing tech was at the level of sentient AIs and stuff they hypothetically would have the faster, more compact storage in those...

Reminds me of the deep dive I did to figure why the hell telegraphs in the My Time world are called telegraphs if they're supposedly wireless (short answer: it's probably primitive radio? i have no idea how the hell transmissions can work at distances up to cross-country tho)

Oh boy, I'm so glad you asked! I've done IT infrastructure repair work for a couple years now, and my last job actually had me working with a lot of storage servers in particular for the latter half of my job, so I have Opinions(tm) on this small detail lol. And those are all really good questions too. And hopefully I don't get too technical trying to answer it, but I make no promises (and it's DEFINITELY going to be long and rambly so bear with me)

So starting with it being The Future(tm), there are pros and cons to going HDD versus SSD versus NVMe today, but did you know that not only is tape storage still in use, but it's actually still considered a modern, practical solution to archival storage with the technology still being upgraded and developed, even right now in 2023? Archival in this case being the sort of data you need to hold onto for 20, 30, 40 years or more without a constant need to have read/write access to that data. The tape servers have a cool robot arm in them and everything to move the tape cassettes around. A lot of this technology isn't actually aging out because it has its niche, it's just being modernized to settle it more in that niche

So with HDDs versus SSDs, they are becoming fairly comparable to each other today, HDD was winning out for a long time because SSD was a lot more expensive to get ahold of at the same storage capacity as HDD. That's great from a regular end-user perspective because you can get that upgrade more practically and reap the benefits of not having to rely on physical moving parts to access your data. Swapping it out on a server level is going to be a much larger and more expensive project, though, without seeing a lot of additional benefit for going that direction. A lot of the benefits that you would see for swapping to SSD on a regular computer have already been accounted for in existing server designs for a while now, in the form of RAID technology (Redundant Array of Independent/Inexpensive Disks; fancy way of saying "get a bunch of drives to take on the work of one drive and then replace any drives that break along the way"; being able to share the data load across multiple drives improves efficiency and then you can also replace broken disks on the fly without having to worry about the integrity of the overall storage system as long as you don't sit on too many dead disks for too long)

Not to say that SSDs won't still overtake HDD eventually, as new servers are installed in datacenters and closets, they're increasingly having SSD as the supported format, but there's not a good enough benefit to rush through fading out HDD at the moment when they're still about comparable to each other and the weaknesses have largely been accounted for. And even then, there are always going to be legacy servers that get passed up for upgrades either because nobody sees a need or it's too important to the overall infrastructure or any number of reasons, at which point they're still almost definitely going to be sticking with HDDs even in The Future

So that's the long-winded justification for why I think it's plausible that there would still be large enough quantities of HDDs kicking around even in the future for them to end up in ruins of that future

As for the justification of how you'd be able to get enough usable data off of them given the notorious fragility of those disks, I chalk it up to a matter of quantity. When I was installing brand-new storage servers for a customer, one drawer could hold up to around a hundred hard drives, and there were often four or five drawers slated for install with one server. If you figure that your average HDD has about three to six platters, multiply that by 100, and then multiply that by the drawers, and then the number of identical hardware setups that are also set up around it, and that number just keeps going up by orders of magnitude. Most of those platters are absolutely going to be shattered or wiped or otherwise damaged in a way that renders them useless, and the percentage that make it out in-tact enough is going to be very small. But if you take a very small percentage of the ridiculously large number of platters you can expect to find in a datacenter (even the smaller ones) is still going to give you the chance of finding enough usable platters that you can pull something off of them. Like, we're talking millions or billions of platters just in one place, if you take .01% or .001% or even .0001% of that kind of number as your chances of finding something in tact you're still looking at a fairly decent pool of workable salvage to sort through*

(*In theory, anyway; in practice, you usually need all the platters that are associated with an HDD to be able to put the data together into something usable given the way data's distributed across them...not that it's impossible to grab information off of a single platter but it would take A LOT of extra work to figure out how to reverse engineer it into working versus having the full set. It could still be possible but that factor drags the already small percentage down even further. But then, I would be surprised if Pathea has given it NEARLY as much thought as this, so after a certain point, there's kinda just the shrugging to say "video game logic" lol...but before reaching that point I'm going to have my fun spending way too much time trying to figure out how it *could* work)

With the quantity argument, as well, you're also way more likely to see that kind of overabundance of HDD than you would DVDs or CDs; DVDs just aren't scalable in the same way, both in terms of the amount of data they can store and the amount of read/write flexibility they have. You're also a lot less likely to find the sort of information on a DVD that you would find in a storage server; DVDs are more useful for executable programs than they are for data storage, and even that purpose is superceded by a usb thumb drive a lot of the time. There wouldn't be nearly as many to account for in an apocalypse situation and that means the statistics are going to hit them much harder

Anyway, yeah, that's my nerdy ass supposition for this headcanon, thanks again for giving me an excuse to ramble on about it and I hope it makes sense lol

[maewvelous]

After I have never turned on my PC for 1 and a 1/2 year because it turned off in few second and turned on. It kept going for several times. =_= Now I finally upgrade it few day ago! :D (Hello, Win 11) But still keeps an old case and data storages. I was busy setting things up in this weekend.

How did I draw and work on comic digitally in a meantime? I used my 10 years old laptop and connect with my drawing monitor. I had upgraded its RAM and replaced HDD with SSD. :D So it works and loads faster than usual.

Still, this laptop is really outdated now. (10 years...) ^^; Its irreplacable CPU and graphic card won't support newer apps anymore. ;w;

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Speed Being Crucial: Why Go With An SSD VPS Server?

In today’s era, speed is a vital requirement rather than merely a perk. This is particularly important for anyone operating an online business, application, or even a website; the speed at which your server operates becomes one of the principal factors determining the overall performance of your services. One of the simplest ways to ensure that your server is quick and reliable is by utilising an SSD VPS Server. However, the question remains: why should you prioritise speed, and how does it influence performance? Let’s explore.

How Do You Define An SSD VPS Server?

To start off with, a VPS, which is short for Virtual Private Server, is specifically designed to cater dedicated resources like CPU, RAM and storage for its users; however, its revenue structures have been powered by the traditional HDD. Unfortunately, these hard disk drives are out of date and contain mechanical components which serve to be slow when compared to current advancing technology. SSD VPS servers, however, have changed the world as they come equipped with solid state drives where information is stored onto flash memory which drastically boosts speed numbers.

1. Faster Transfer Rates Accessing Data

A backup benefit of SSD VPS servers is indisputably rapid data access and storage. Unlike mechanical HDDs, an SSD does not have an arm with a spinning disk that retrieves - it uses flash memory technology which allows for faster data access. With this, SSD VPS for website and application databases and e-commerce which requires extremely fast data pulls would benefit optimally from the SSD VPS. There is less latency and faster every request which means better experience for the user.

2. Improved Engagement Statistics and Better Search Engine Rankings

In modern business settings, speed in website usage has become paramount. An emphasis is placed on times for loading pages, time-wise Google ranks sites in an order. Slower sites lose customers who become agitated and search for other services, and in the process, customers also lose out on numerous opportunities to explore and expand the business. Unfortunately, slower web hosting services hurt business. Mutually benefiting each other, search engines react positively if one’s SEO ranking improves, a well-known relation being that of enhanced client interaction. If your website performance matters, then utilising an SSD VPS hosting without a doubt would be one of the best decisions.

3. Increased Dependability and Availability

If there is a way to characterise the appropriate standards in regard to service delivery, then the reliability of the server is a must. An issue with conventional HDDs, which are mechanical, is a threat to providing dependable services. Conversely, SSD VPS servers are far more dependable and have no moving parts.

As SSDs have a greater chance of not faltering, it translates to greater uptime, which is beneficial especially to organizations that require continuous accessibility to their websites and services. The assurance of an SSD VPS helps to maintain operations smooth without any hitches.

4. Light Applications Are Able to Load with Greater Efficiency

High-performance storage is required for dynamic websites and applications reliant on regular data, such as content management systems (CMS), e-commerce, websites, or business apps. This means that the SSD VPS Server come into form as they are able to enable those applications to run smoothly.

Should you be managing an online shop, then the ability of your product pages, checkouts and inventory to perform efficiently is reliant on your server’s data delivery capability. This therefore highlights one of the benefits of an SSD VPS, which is faster speeds that can translate to better performance.

5. Reduction of Latency for the Purpose of Improving Applications

Over the years, people have developed a habit of using applications on their phones with video streaming, online games or just chatting. These require low latency to work efficiently. SSD VPSs have a faster read and write speed as opposed to HDDs, which allows SSD VPSs to reduce latency.

So, for individuals who host gaming servers, or streaming services or even trade, low latency simply means more responsiveness, hence a better experience for the customer.

6. Cost & Environmental Effectiveness

Not only are SSDs faster, but SSD VPS servers are also more energy efficient than HDD servers. Energy consumption is low in SSDs, which in return leads to low operating costs and reduced carbon impact.

Switching to SSD VPS hosting can assist firms that wish to limit their carbon emissions, for it goes in the direction of responsible operations. Greater energy efficiency leads to lower costs, which in turn makes SSD VPS hosting a great option for organisations that wish to enhance their efficiency and reduce their impact on the ecology as well.

7. Scale with Ease

Setting up a business comes with many hosting requirements as the business grows. Be it increasing website traffic, new apps, or more data, Smart SSD VPS servers are the right solution for seamless scalability.

The process of enhancing the server’s ability on SSD VPS Hosting is made simple, adding more resources, increasing the storage, as well as updating the server over time so that the users' demands are met. This flexibility goes a long way in ensuring that the business can always grow without having to worry about server performance.

8. Moreover, After Some Time, These Might Become Cost-Effective

The long-term benefits of SSD VPS Servers clearly outweigh these initial costs in contrast to HDD VPS Servers where the costs of SSD VPS Servers are slightly higher. This improvement in speed, reliability, and uptime is bound to lead to improved business performance, resulting in minimal service disruptions and cost savings with regard to reduced downtimes, speedy processes, and high customer satisfaction.

Also, as the business expands, it is essential to have a server that can sustain the increasing traffic without decreasing speed or performance. For this reason, an SSD VPS is a sensible long-term approach for improving your hosting setup and avoiding expenses when the need for more advanced infrastructure arises.

Conclusion: The More The Merrier!

At present, the Internet has created an ecology, so to speak, where businesses can easily exchange services and trade in the blink of an eye. Every business needs to be cutting-edge; gone are the days of having run-of-the-mill websites. Be it e-commerce portals, company websites, sensitive information sharing, or real-time services, hosting the importance of speed and reliability cannot be emphasised enough. The SSD theatre provides ample opportunity for improvements in these aspects.In order to improve the performance of a system and enhance its security, long-term success over working towards a pre-selected goal can be easily managed by deploying an SSD VPS Server. Be a trendsetter and do not compromise on what you deserve; choose an SSD VPS and take your first step towards a new world of hosting.

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How to Build a Gaming Computer

Building a gaming computer is a rewarding and enjoyable experience that offers the dual benefits of customization and cost savings. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a tech enthusiast, assembling your own PC can be an exciting project. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you build a gaming computer.

1. Determine Your Budget and Needs

Before you begin, it's essential to establish a budget. Gaming computers can range from a few hundred ruppe to several thousand. Consider what games you'll be playing and at what settings. For example, if you plan on playing the latest AAA titles at ultra settings and high resolutions, you'll need to invest more in a powerful graphics card and processor.

2. Choose Your Components

Each component of your gaming PC plays a crucial role. Here’s a rundown of what you'll need:

Central Processing Unit (CPU): The CPU is the brain of your computer. For gaming, a mid to high-end CPU from Intel or AMD is recommended. Popular choices include the Intel Core i5/i7/i9 and AMD Ryzen 5/7/9 series.

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): The GPU is the most critical component for gaming performance. NVIDIA and AMD are the leading manufacturers. Consider a current-generation GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series or AMD Radeon RX 6000 series for optimal performance.

Motherboard: The motherboard should be compatible with your CPU and GPU. It’s the main circuit board that connects all components. Ensure it has enough slots and ports for future upgrades.

Memory (RAM): At least 16GB of RAM is recommended for modern gaming. RAM affects your system's ability to run games smoothly and handle multitasking.

Storage: Solid State Drives (SSDs) are much faster than Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). A combination of an SSD for your operating system and games, and an HDD for additional storage, is ideal.

Power Supply Unit (PSU): A reliable PSU ensures that your components receive a stable power supply. A unit with an 80 Plus rating and sufficient wattage for your build is recommended.

Case: The case houses all your components. Choose one with good airflow and enough space for your parts and future upgrades.

Cooling System: Proper cooling is crucial to prevent overheating. This can be achieved through air cooling (fans) or liquid cooling systems.

Peripherals: Don’t forget a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headset. A gaming monitor with a high refresh rate and low response time can enhance your gaming experience.

Building a gaming computer is a fulfilling endeavor that allows for complete control over your gaming setup. With careful planning and attention to detail, you can create a system that meets your gaming needs and provides a platform for future upgrades. Happy gaming!

[amunisence]

Friendly advice for those with computers or potentially getting a computer: SSDs are worth it.

A SSD is a solid state drive. It serves the same purpose as at HDD or hard disk drive that is found on most computers. The only real difference on a surface level is that a hard drive uses a disk and an SSD doesn't not. The only part you should care about is that a SSD runs a lot faster than a HDD. This means that a computer with a SSD as the primary storage (or the C: drive in many cases) will allow the PC to startup and shut down much faster, access/manage files faster, and last much much longer than a HDD.

If you ever turned a computer and can't do anything because the "Disk" in task manager is at 100%, it's because of the HDD.

You can have both an HDD and an SSD, but Windows (the OS or operating system) will run better on the SSD. The computer will turn on faster. It will shut down faster.

How do I know this? I've seen it twice (technically three times). I put an SSD on my old laptop from around 2015 and reinstalled windows it. The startup and shutdown process mimics a new laptop (the SSD was NOT brand new). This was a laptop that died on me right before my college exams, so it's not my primary PC anymore.

The other more compelling example is I did the same thing to my parents' old 2017(? maybe older) office computer. My parents have complained for years about it running slow. The new SSD I put on it is the first solution that actually brought new life into it.

By the way, you might think a new hard drive would have a similar effect of the new SSD, but a new hard drive is slower than a new or old SSD. It was something I experienced in my current PC while trying to switch to an SSD with larger storage. Windows had always been on my SSD and as soon as I put that OS on the hard drive, it was significantly slower.

A SSD will allow your computer to run well for so much longer. I cannot figure out why the worthwhile investment in a SSD is understated, and I won't shut up about it. Sorry if this was hard to follow. When I'm done with college I'm making an informative comic/info graphic for this.

[bekandrew]

Laptop Necromancy

I'm running my whole art portfolio through Glaze. If you don't know, it's a program build by a group of uni students that's won awards and is designed to basically prevent AI libraries from being able to meaningfully "learn" anything from your art. It can be found here for free. It wouldn't run on my actually functional laptop (it tried rendering for 2 days straight and then got to something like "Time remaining: -200 minutes" and still never spat out anything completed). So, while waiting for the seemingly endless rendering to stop and a reply for access to their Web option, I decided to try something a little off the wall.

I ended up taking my largely non-functional old laptop (8+ yr old Dell Latitude i7) I hadn't figured out how to safely dispose of yet and see if I could give it new life. It was a mid-tier "gaming" laptop when I purchased it, though I needed the specs for heavy graphics work for work as an artist and as I was, for a time, still in uni for engineering before switching majors. It currently won't run most of the programs I need for work - it abjectly refuses to open Krita no mater what I do, and throws a fit and crashes with even GIMP sometimes. I even have to be careful with internet browsers now with that one. Its hard drive is pretty toast, hence why I needed to suck it up and get a new laptop. Something is damaged in a way I couldn't make a proper clone of the drive and something's fucked with the BIOS is fucked in a way I couldn't even run a recovery usb and it has no disk drive. It makes frightening noises from frequently trying to run its HDD at 100%. The casing itself is held together with duct tape and spite. This laptop survived several moves and homelessness before finally being too finicky to put up with after wife and I were rehoused. It literally requires support at all times to not be torn further apart by the weight of its own screen. It also needs to be elevated in a way to give the fans a little help. It's a technological senior citizen. Despite the hard drive being largely toast, the OS still works pretty fine. The RAM isn't high as I'd like, but it's not bad, either. It's main draw for this very specific purpose is the dual GPUs. There's a version of Glaze that you can force to run off a GPU instead of the CPU and make it go MUCH, MUCH (from my experience, literally 5-10 times or more faster).

I had a Solid State Drive lying around from when I'd attempted to keep the old laptop alive longer, so I stuck it in my external dock, installed Glaze on it, and filled it up with a folder of art to be Glazed. It then proceeded to take about a day and a half of fussing with graphics drivers - including uninstalling the one the uni students recommended and going back to my old one because the one they recommended was technically compatible but was borking things for some reason, and manually changing settings to force the computer to use the correct beefier GPU for the program. I also had to uninstall a ton of shit that was slowing my computer down and sometimes making it lock up entirely - things I used to need when I used that laptop for normal purposes but no longer needed there (things like Steam, Discord, Grammarly, etc).

So long as I don't run much of anything off of the internal HDD outside a couple Windows Explorer windows for viewing files and Task Manager to keep an eye on hardware status, it mostly stays nice and quiet now other than a few spikes here and there with low % usage. Glaze runs smoothly off the external SSD, the CPU and RAM usage remain pretty stable and manageable during rendering, with the GPU usage only at a little over half the computer's total capability. Despite being bested by much simpler daily usage, this old shell of a laptop now renders a resource-intensive program over in a corner and I can just check it every couple hours to see how it's doing.

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I wrote this "How To Pick Out A Cheap Laptop In Early 2023" tutorial for my parents' law office; there's some task-specific stuff in there, but it may be useful for other people.

DON'T SPEND MORE THAN $500 - You can generally meet all of the guidelines below for under $400.

YOU NEED WINDOWS 10, NOT WINDOWS 11 - Avoid buying Windows 11 PCs or upgrading existing PCs to Windows 11. If a PC uses Windows 11, turn it off whenever it is not in use. As of right now (early 2023), Windows 11 is still only really intended for use in places with 100%-consistent high-speed internet access. The office's internet connection (like most places in Appalachia) can't handle this, so Windows 11 computers are likely to slow the whole network to a crawl. (There are a few things you can do to make this less of a problem, but they're not practical for the office (time-consuming, have to be re-done regularly, will stress everyone out).)

YOU NEED AN ETHERNET PORT - Since spotty wifi is a problem in a lot of places, buying a laptop with no ethernet port is a bad idea. (Also, laptops WITHOUT ethernet adapters aren't generally designed for heavy daily use - they can break easily.)

YOU NEED BOTH AN HDMI PORT AND AN SVGA PORT - The vast majority of TVs/projectors use either HDMI or SVGA ports; some recent laptops are missing one or both. This makes it very hard to, for example, give PowerPoint presentations in old courthouses.

YOU NEED A (SMALL) SSD DRIVE - Computers with SSDs (solid-state drives) can turn on and open files MUCH faster than those with HDDs (hard disc drives). SSDs have less storage space than HDDs, but that doesn't matter for the office's purposes - 256 GB is more than enough.

YOU NEED AT LEAST 8GB OF RAM - Preferably 16GB.

YOU DON'T WANT A "BUILT-IN BATTERY" - This just means "battery that can't be replaced." Laptops like this are designed to be disposable, so they always have a lot of other problems.

YOU NEED AT LEAST TWO USB-3 PORTS - Some recent laptops only have USB-C ports (the tiny ones), not the normal, rectangular ones (USB-3 and -2). USB-C-only laptops are intended as fashion accessories - they're not meant to be used for daily work, and (as above) always have a lot of other problems.

YOU WANT AN INTEL CORE i5-EQUIVALENT-OR-BETTER PROCESSOR - This isn't as big a deal as the RAM or SSD, but i3 processors slow down a lot of stuff.

YOU PROBABLY NEED A CD DRIVE - Many recent laptops don't have CD drives, but there are going to be times when you need them. (If necessary, you can buy a USB CD drive.)

BLUETOOTH ISN'T ACTUALLY VERY IMPORTANT - You can get a USB plugin if you need it, but you probably won't.

YOU DO NOT WANT A MACBOOK OR ANY OTHER APPLE PRODUCT - For too many reasons to list.

YOU DO NOT WANT A CHROMEBOOK - Even worse than MacBooks.

LINUX LAPTOPS ARE USUALLY FINE BUT YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE THEM - You'll end up needing to install Windows 10.

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So, I already told my immediate friends about this absolutely batshit insane discovery (and tagged the one who started it all, sorry :P), but it turns out that I've been running my computer severely underclocked ever since I first built it at the beginning of 2018. Almost 6 FREAKING YEARS!!

Some MSI motherboards supposedly have an issue with AMD Ryzen CPUs where they'll just throttle them at 1.5Ghz (around half of what a R5 1600, my CPU, can do) after installing chipset drivers or god knows what else. Most people online seem to have varying reasons and some, like me, have no idea the exact cause.

I suppose I just never noticed it because I ran quite a few modern triple A titles (NieR: Automata, Resident Evil 2 Remake, GTAV once or twice...) with little issue. I'm guessing it was my GPU, a GTX 1060, doing the heavy lifting, and those games probably only needed the visuals and not the processing power.

After an on/off conversation with @gumpeiyokoi about Saturn emulation, and discovering how my comparatively weak laptop could run the games perfectly, the issue eventually clicked after many hours of fucking around with settings and fighting SEO for the answers I was looking for. I always saw that my CPU was running around 1.3-5Ghz in Task Manager, but never thought much of it unless I was doing something taxing. By then, I ignorantly thought it was the program's fault for being poorly optimized. Not until finding some articles online did I realize "No? It's supposed to show 3.6Ghz even when it's not doing anything big?" Thankfully, this was all fixed by resetting the BIOS settings to default (while turning back the things I needed on).

Now, my computer runs even FASTER than the upgrade from a HDD boot to an SSD boot, and recently, a Legacy boot to a UEFI boot. Not only can I play Saturn games flawlessly through Mednafen (don't worry, physical Saturn I actually own, I have component cables coming in the mail for you next week), but I can even run Minecraft with slightly fewer framerate drops! Wow! Ain't technology something! It'll be something I'll have to test out over the course of time, but it should certainly help in making videos in the future. As long as it took to process some of those parts in the Tenchi video, this will probably be a major game changer.

How it took me this long to discover it, I'm embarrassed to even acknowledge it. But, so it goes! ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯

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How to Choose the Right Dell Laptop Model for Your Bulk Purchase?

Selecting the right Dell laptop model for bulk purchasing requires a strategic approach to ensure the devices meet your organization’s needs while staying within budget. Here’s a detailed guide to help you make the best decision:

Identify Your Use Case Determine the primary purpose of the laptops. Consider the Dell Latitude or Vostro series, which offer reliability and affordability for general office tasks. For demanding tasks like graphic design, video editing, or software development, opt for high-performance models like the Dell XPS or Precision series. For educational institutions, Dell Chromebooks or Latitude models are ideal for their durability and ease of use.

Evaluate Key Specifications Processor: Intel Core i5 or i7 processors are suitable for most business needs, ensuring smooth performance. RAM: 8GB to 16GB of RAM is recommended for multitasking and running multiple applications simultaneously. Storage: SSDs (Solid State Drives) are faster and more reliable than traditional HDDs, making them a better choice for bulk purchases. Battery Life: Ensure the laptops have sufficient battery life to support your users’ mobility and productivity.

Consider Durability and Portability If the laptops will be used in rugged environments or by students, choose durable models like the Dell Latitude or rugged Chromebooks. For professionals who travel frequently, lightweight and portable designs are essential.

Set a Budget Bulk buying often comes with discounts, but it’s important to balance cost with quality. Avoid compromising on performance or durability to save money, as this could lead to higher long-term costs.

Plan for Future-Proofing Choose laptops that can handle software updates and evolving business needs for at least 3-5 years. Business-grade laptops like the Dell Latitude or Precision series often come with upgrade options, ensuring scalability.

Check Customization Options Many Dell models allow customization, such as pre-installed software, branding, or hardware upgrades. This can streamline deployment and ensure the laptops are tailored to your organization’s requirements.

Compare Warranty and Support Ensure that Dell’s warranty and support services align with your organization’s needs. Business-grade laptops often come with extended warranty options and dedicated support, which can save time and money in the long run.

By following these steps, you can confidently choose the right Dell laptop model for your bulk purchase, ensuring a cost-effective, efficient, and future-proof investment for your organization.

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 How Does SSD Shared Hosting Improve Website Speed and Performance

In today’s fast-paced digital world, website speed and performance are crucial for user experience, SEO rankings, and online success. If your website loads slowly, visitors may leave before even seeing your content. One of the most effective ways to enhance website performance is through SSD shared hosting. But how does it work, and why is it better than traditional hosting solutions?

What is SSD Shared Hosting?

SSD (Solid State Drive) shared hosting is a type of web hosting that uses solid-state drives instead of traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) to store website data. In a shared hosting environment, multiple websites share server resources, making it an affordable option for small to medium-sized businesses. By incorporating SSDs, this hosting solution delivers faster speeds, improved reliability, and better overall website performance.

How SSD Shared Hosting Enhances Website Speed

1. Faster Data Retrieval

Unlike HDDs, which use spinning disks to read and write data, SSDs rely on flash memory. This means that SSDs can access data almost instantly, reducing the time it takes to load web pages. Faster data retrieval translates into a smoother browsing experience for users.

2. Reduced Latency

SSDs have significantly lower latency compared to HDDs. Latency refers to the time delay between a request and the system’s response. With SSD shared hosting, your website processes requests faster, ensuring quicker load times for visitors.

3. Efficient Caching and Processing

Many SSD shared hosting providers integrate caching technologies that store frequently accessed data, reducing the need for repetitive processing. This minimizes server strain and speeds up website performance, especially for dynamic sites with heavy content.

The Performance Benefits of SSD Shared Hosting

1. Improved Uptime and Reliability

SSDs are more durable and resistant to mechanical failures than HDDs. This means fewer server crashes and reduced downtime, ensuring that your website remains accessible to visitors at all times.

2. Enhanced Database Performance

Websites that rely on databases, such as WordPress sites and e-commerce platforms, benefit greatly from SSD hosting. SSDs speed up database queries, leading to faster page loads and smoother interactions for users.

3. Better SEO Rankings

Google considers website speed a key ranking factor. A faster-loading website increases the chances of ranking higher on search engine results pages (SERPs). With SSD shared hosting, your website can gain a competitive edge in organic search visibility.

4. Energy Efficiency

SSDs consume less power than HDDs, making them an environmentally friendly hosting option. Lower power consumption reduces heat generation, leading to improved server efficiency and cost savings in the long run.

Choosing the Right SSD Shared Hosting Provider

To maximize the benefits of SSD shared hosting, consider the following factors when selecting a provider:

1. Server Uptime Guarantee

Ensure the provider offers a minimum uptime guarantee of 99.9% to keep your website accessible at all times.

2. Security Features

Look for features like SSL certificates, DDoS protection, and automatic backups to enhance security.

3. Customer Support

Reliable 24/7 support is crucial in case of technical issues. Opt for a provider with excellent customer service.

4. Scalability Options

As your website grows, you may need additional resources. Choose a host that allows easy upgrades.

Conclusion

SSD shared hosting is a game-changer for websites looking to improve speed, performance, and reliability without breaking the bank. By leveraging solid-state drive technology, this hosting solution ensures faster load times, enhanced security, and better overall user experience. Whether you’re running a blog, an e-commerce store, or a business website, switching to SSD shared hosting can give you the performance boost you need to succeed in today’s competitive online landscape.

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6 Key Hardware Components That Power Your Computer

Computers have become an essential part of our daily lives, whether for work, education, or entertainment. But have you ever wondered what makes a computer function smoothly? Understanding the core hardware components is crucial, especially if you're pursuing an Advanced Excel Course in Yamuna Vihar or an Advanced MS Excel Course in Uttam Nagar. These components form the foundation of every computer system and are vital for its performance. In this blog, we will explore the six key hardware components that power your computer and ensure it runs efficiently.

1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) – The Brain of the Computer

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the heart and brain of a computer, responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations.

Modern CPUs, such as Intel and AMD processors, have multiple cores for multitasking and enhanced performance.

Clock speed, measured in gigahertz (GHz), determines how quickly a CPU can process data.

A faster CPU ensures better performance for applications like MS Excel Training in Yamuna Vihar, where large datasets and calculations are common.

For students taking an Advanced Excel Training Course in Uttam Nagar, understanding how a CPU processes data can help optimize software performance for data-intensive tasks like pivot tables and formulas.

2. Random Access Memory (RAM) – The Short-Term Memory

RAM plays a vital role in ensuring smooth multitasking and quick access to frequently used applications.

RAM sizes vary from 4GB for basic systems to 64GB for high-performance machines.

Modern RAM types like DDR4 and DDR5 provide faster data transfer rates.

More RAM enhances the performance of data analysis tools, including Excel dashboards.

If you're pursuing a Basic Computer Course in Yamuna Vihar, understanding RAM can help you work more efficiently with applications like MS Office Training in Yamuna Vihar.

3. Hard Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD) – The Storage Hub

Your computer's storage solution determines how much data it can hold and how quickly it can access that data.

HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) are cost-effective but slower than SSDs (Solid-State Drives).

SSDs are faster, more durable, and energy-efficient, making them ideal for modern systems.

Many users opt for a combination: an SSD for faster boot times and an HDD for larger storage needs.

For students taking a Diploma in Computer Application in Yamuna Vihar, understanding the difference between storage types can help manage data effectively, especially for Advanced MS Excel Training in Yamuna Vihar projects that involve large file sizes.

4. Motherboard – The Nervous System of the Computer

The motherboard is the central circuit hub that connects all hardware components, ensuring seamless communication between them.

It contains slots for the CPU, RAM, storage, and expansion cards.

Modern motherboards often include built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and audio features.

Chipsets determine compatibility with processors and memory.

If you're enrolled in a Basic Computer Training in Uttam Nagar, understanding how the motherboard works is crucial for troubleshooting hardware issues. Students taking MS Excel Training in Uttam Nagar can also benefit from this knowledge when upgrading their systems for better performance.

5. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) – Powering Visuals and Performance

The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is responsible for rendering visuals, whether it's a simple image or complex animations.

Integrated GPUs are sufficient for everyday tasks like browsing or working on Excel.

Dedicated GPUs, such as those from NVIDIA and AMD, are essential for gaming, video editing, and AI applications.

GPU performance, including VRAM capacity, impacts tasks like creating dashboards and visualizations in MS Excel Classes in Yamuna Vihar or MS Excel Training in Uttam Nagar.

For advanced data visualization projects in Advanced MS Excel Courses in Uttam Nagar, a good GPU can make all the difference.

6. Power Supply Unit (PSU) – Providing Energy to Your System

The Power Supply Unit (PSU) converts electricity from the outlet into usable power for your computer's components.

A high-quality PSU ensures stable power delivery and protects against hardware damage.

Power wattage should match the needs of your system's components.

Modular PSUs improve cable management, enhancing airflow and system cooling.

For students pursuing courses like Basic Computer Classes in Yamuna Vihar, understanding the PSU is crucial for maintaining a reliable and efficient system.

Conclusion

Understanding these six key hardware components will provide you with a strong foundation for learning more advanced computer concepts. Whether you're enrolled in an MS Office Course in Yamuna Vihar, Basic Computer Classes in Uttam Nagar, or Advanced Excel Training in Yamuna Vihar, this knowledge will enhance your ability to work with and troubleshoot computers effectively.

By mastering the basics of hardware, you'll also gain insights into optimizing your computer for better performance in data analysis, application management, and more. Invest in courses like  MS Training Institute in Uttam Nagar or Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications in Yamuna Vihar to further your technical expertise and career prospects.

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