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2019newtowercomputer [2019/06/04 12:43] – [Needs] jcnash2019newtowercomputer [2019/06/04 19:11] (current) – [Considerations] jcnash
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       * error-correcting memory?       * error-correcting memory?
       * RAID disks; If so, how?       * RAID disks; If so, how?
 +          * From https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r32205892-ssd-raid-worth-it and similar posts, RAID is probably not good value.
       * New disks? Old ones likely close to possible failure.       * New disks? Old ones likely close to possible failure.
       * UPS backup? If so, what size.       * UPS backup? If so, what size.
 +      * Backup strategies. I have a 2*1TB Synology Diskstation that I use, but likely could benefit from a more organized BU plan and scripts.
   * Performance vs. power consumption:    * Performance vs. power consumption: 
       * Choice of processor       * Choice of processor
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       * standardize on USB3 or do I need other connectors (SATA, FireWire, ??)       * standardize on USB3 or do I need other connectors (SATA, FireWire, ??)
       * Current machine has no Bluetooth. Is it worth it?       * Current machine has no Bluetooth. Is it worth it?
-      * Do I need wifi? I prefer wired.+      * Do I need wifi? I prefer wired networking. 
 +      * Could keep current mouse and keyboard, but probably time to replace. 
 +      * I have a plug-in USB webcam, which I leave unplugged except for times when video chatting. 
 +      * Printers and scanners are external
   * Value for money.   * Value for money.
  
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