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I have been given 2 working PC's.
Each has:
Windows 10 Pro
465GB HDD
4GB RAM
DVD Writer.
One has an i5 2320 @3GHz processor
and the other has a i5 4440 @3.1GHz processor
Is there any value turning two into 1, or not worth the effort? If not, which one should I keep? I also have a really old XP based machine. Is there anything worth scavenging out of that before I ditch it?
Each has:
Windows 10 Pro
465GB HDD
4GB RAM
DVD Writer.
One has an i5 2320 @3GHz processor
and the other has a i5 4440 @3.1GHz processor
Is there any value turning two into 1, or not worth the effort? If not, which one should I keep? I also have a really old XP based machine. Is there anything worth scavenging out of that before I ditch it?
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Thanks very much for your comments. Since they're both reasonable spec and the main value seems to be RAM I have decided to give one to a friend for his kids and I will keep the other. The old XP only has a 160G HDD and DDR4 RAM that isn't compatible with the others so it goes to the rubbish tip.
ASKER
Thanks for the info, Helped confirm that the machines are good and in the end guided me as to which one to keep for me and what to do to improve it. Thanks again
You are welcome.
>>> "I also have a really old XP based machine. Is there anything worth scavenging out of that before I ditch it?" <<<
Yes, pull the hard drive, dismantle it, and bash the platters with a 4lb hammer (wearing protective goggles of course) before ditching the computer. The hard drive may have data that could be useful to a crooked person working at the tip.
Yes, pull the hard drive, dismantle it, and bash the platters with a 4lb hammer (wearing protective goggles of course) before ditching the computer. The hard drive may have data that could be useful to a crooked person working at the tip.
ASKER
Good tip. Thanks