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So, I came into several 8 year old Optiplex 7010 by SaylorA 2022-02-25 06:58:52
computers last night. They had been sitting outside in the elements for at least a two weeks. They are complete boxes with i3 processors, 4 Gig memory, a DVD drive, and a 250 gig HD. Four of the Drives are WD Blue drives and two are Seagates.

I want to see about getting two working machines for family members who could seriously use one of these as an upgrade. My question is even if the HDs work, should I use them considering their age and where they have been or should I just go on and try to find some new drives.
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  I vote for new drives. SSD if you can swing it. (n/t) by kahuana2022-02-25 07:07:54
    ^Seconded. Plus more RAM if you can get it... by ShadowSystems2022-02-25 07:50:54
      I plan to take some of the RAM out of some of the by SaylorA2022-02-25 09:41:41
        Win10 upgrade is still available by OddParity2022-02-25 11:25:33
          Windows PowerShell script to get OEM Product Key by OddParity2022-02-25 11:32:31
            *saves* (n/t) by kahuana2022-02-25 11:49:53
              * saves and takes half damage * (n/t) by OddParity2022-02-25 13:58:02
            Saves copy, thanks. (n/t) by SaylorA2022-02-25 11:57:21
          VB script to get OEM Product Key by OddParity2022-02-25 12:37:01
      If it's up to Windows XP, 4GB is enough. by TranceWarp2022-02-25 22:27:06
  Use the old drives. But keep images offline. by OddParity2022-02-25 07:56:03
  Woah, I just tried booting one of these machines by SaylorA2022-02-25 12:23:04
    'chntpw' will unlock local user accounts. by OddParity2022-02-25 12:47:13

 

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