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FWIW; Those 'old' SAMSUNG PRO SSD's are likely SLC 1-level NAND  or 2-level NAND. 

They will have a very long 'write' and 'data retention' life compared to newer <deleted>e. 

Very worthy of items as mentioned. Not in any NAS application. 

I do suggest running the Sammy mgmnt desktop app 

to check firmware ver (upgrade if needed), and see it's usage prior to further usage. 

I also have several. 

My 1 baht view.

Samsung Pro PCIE M.2 (or SATA) 1~2TB for the OS + apps (that force install on C:\) 

and 1, 2 or 3 Seagate Ironwolf Pro NAS 8TB (or so) 7200 RPM HDD's on SATA.

Yes, I've noted the price increases lately. 

Yes it is likely due to large scale AI models.

No, one cannot get the same $ per MB storage using SSD yet.

GG, what a hoot!,  No, you are not a genius. 

If you were you would be very rich and you would not be in Thailand. 

So many other places to live under that consideration.💲💲💲

I will clearly state this:

Clone old computer SSD with windows onto a new SSD "for the old computer" will boot usually.

Clone old computer with windows onto this new computer will FAIL to boot.

Clone old computer with Linux onto this new computer will FAIL to boot.

It will require a full OS install on this new computer.

Then (windows) drivers, service packs, updates, etc,,,

At his point IMAGE IT before moving forward.

Then configuration (tweak how you like it).

And applications (some may need keys too).

Yes, perhaps Linux is the best way to go.

Linux fully supports the Intel Thread Director for those hybrid cores.

Later, do windows in a VM.

You are in for a lot of work.

Best of luck

Blessings at the end of Passover and into Easter.

Overclocking and cooling.  (*never OC the ram!)

Be aware if you overclock that CPU, your chosen CPU cooler will not suffice.  

I would suggest a water block. There is a silver lining in this. 

That unit could/would cool both the CPU and a discrete GPU card.  

So there goes all those fans and hence the noise.

System Board is good but Please do look at ASrock; https://www.asrock.com/
Info about them here; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASRock 
I've used them 3x in previous builds and do recommend.
The Power Supply choice is fine, 750w should be 'nuff.
Pay attention to it's cables!
Do use DDR5 RAM. Not DDR4. Do use 64GB or more.
Do use a M2 NVME SSD as the system drive, not a SATA SSD.
The Samsung Pro or EVO is excellent. AVOID all QVO models.
For additional storage I use the
Seagate Iron Wolf or the Seagate Iron Wolf Pro (only in 7,200 RPM).
Of course do use quality SATA cables.
I expect you will need a discreet graphics card for those 4 monitors.

Whats up with the weird post by 'ABCDBKK' ?

That should be in the 'Pub' forum. Whatever.

I should also mention the Intel Thread Director and these Intel Hybrid CPU's. 

Around the time of Intel 10th gen CPU's is when they introduced the hybrid "E'" and "P" design. 

To utilize them requires the Intel Thread Director.  Both in hardware and the OS. 

Windows 10 has a very poor implementation of it, and will/can never be fixed (just can't be). 

Windows 11 has the full implementation. 

So does Linux. It's in the v20.? kernel. 

What this means is one will have piss poor performance in these hybrid Intel CPU's of gen 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.

Please research this yourself.

I've only ever used Intel CPU's, since the 8086. I'll not go into my background. 

My next build will very likely be the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. It tick's all the boxes at 65 watts.

Hoping Intel gets their act together and has an alternative to their high-wattage toaster oven CPU's.

The Core i5-13600K has a base TDP (PL1) of 125 watts and a max turbo TDP (PL2) of 181 watts.  
That means the CPU will consume a minimum of 125 watts of power (PL1) at its E-core base frequency of 2.60 GHz and a maximum of 181 watts of power (PL1) at its P-core base frequency of 3.50 GHz.  
That's a lot of heat.  I advise 2 case fans to exhaust that internal case heat. 

Given the Intel internal graphics poor performance I don't expect 4 monitor support to be adequate for your needs.

The OP clearly asked about Seagate Ironwolf Hard Disk Drives for a NAS. 

Why is this thread polluted with posts about fake USB, SSD and NVME storage units???

Jeeze, stay on topic please.

I have 3 Seagate Ironwolf 8TB, Cost USD $180 ea (w/o tax)

purchased from 'Best Buy' in Chattanooga TN.

The Seagate Ironwolf Pro version are about $40+ more in price.

Warranty; Seagate Ironwolf 3-Years,  Seagate Ironwolf Pro 5-Years

The 4TB are 5,900 RPM.  The 6TB, 8TB and above are 7,200 RPM

13 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

I defragment every week ... it is no longer called that it is now called trimming

Actually that is no longer true as most spinning HDD's have supported Trim for about 8 years. All of my spinners do. And it does reduce the need to defrag. Most welcome on my 8+ TB Seagate Ironwolf Pro's.

On 7/18/2023 at 10:51 AM, NextG said:

On 7/18/2023 at 9:06 AM, howto said:

Err sorry,

These units are SSD's and use nonvolatile NAND in a tri-level cell storage setup. DRAM is volatile memory used on the system-board and as the cache in HDD's, i.e. they loose their contents when power is removed.

It’s always best to do at least some cursory research before you embarrass yourself on an open forum: 

 

I refer you to the official Samsung data sheet, there you will see LPDDR4 is the cache and not the V-NAND.

https://download.semiconductor.samsung.com/resources/data-sheet/Samsung_SSD_870_EVO_Data_Sheet_Rev1.1.pdf 

Most if not all SSD's will use this or the LPDDR5. In addition many phones/tablets also use this type ram. In closing I stand by what I originally posted. Sir, I respectfully submit that you may now eat crow. I do not expect an apology.

Do have a good day.

- howto

5 hours ago, NextG said:

Most popular names with DRAM would be Samsung EVO 870, Crucial MX500, some Western Digital Blue… Though for most people the cheapies are fine. I use cheap in my inexpensive second hand devices. SSD with DRAM in my higher performance devices. 

Err sorry,

These units are SSD's and use nonvolatile NAND in a tri-level cell storage setup. DRAM is volatile memory used on the system-board and as the cache in HDD's, i.e. they loose their contents when power is removed.

Read here; 

HDDs Typically Failed In Under 3 Years In Backblaze Study of 17,155 Failed Drives

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/hdds-typically-fail-in-under-3-years-backblaze-study-of-17155-drives-finds/ 

At the end of above is a link to Backblaze

The "Backblaze Full Hard Drive Test Data Set" is on its Hard Drive Test Data page,

where one can DL the data in pdf format as a zip file

 https://www.backblaze.com/b2/hard-drive-test-data.html

I can not upload to AN as it is a 800 MB zip file.

Choose your HDDs carefully, do your backups please.

I suggest CMR drives only, don't use SMR drives for anything important, YMMV.

- howto

Check your manual and find how to check the page count of that unit.

Is the drum due for replacement?

Could be a toner cartridge issue, try a new OEM unit.

Clean the corona wire.

Check for updated firmware.

Aside; I have noticed some paper can have this effect.

21 hours ago, RayWright said:

Use to do MoD HardDisc destruction in the early 80's, back when discs were larger than the size of curling stones. 3 key requirements, a sledge hammer and a camera to record the activity, plus a heavy duty magnet to pass over the shattered platters to ensure maximum de-gaussing. 

On the other hand, if you can extract the HDA, then recommend Active@Kill Disc. 

 

 

Agree Active@Kill Disc works. And Bleachbit.

Seemed good 'nuff for Hilliary Clinton, they never got any data from those discs.

Bet of Luck

- howto

Bailey Irish Cream will sort you on this

1. wrap the following in foil (shiny side in) 

2. meat (prep-season) + vegs (prep) + some oil 

3;. Bake in the middle of the Convection Oven.

@samisaurus  Can't help with the requirements question, I'm also curious as I will likely visit in the near future.

Note the current ver of Macrium Reflect Free is v8.0.6635 2022-03-04.
Not necessary to 'restore' a backup or image to access a directory or file within it.
You do not run 'Macrium Reflect' to do this.

Windows Explorer opens automatically when you open a backup/image as a virtual volume from within the file explorer.

Details:
In Windows File Explorer, double click the xxxx.mrimg image you want to open.
A small 'Backup Selection' window opens. You see what Volumes are in the xxxx.mrimg.
 - CHOOSE/SELECT the volume you want
NOTE there are 2 'tick boxes' at the bottom
 - 'Enable Access To Restricted Folders'
     *only use if you intend to 'Access Restricted Folders'
 - 'Make Writable'
     *do not enable this if you only want to copy a directory or file from the *.mrimg

Now, that volume will be mounted in a new 'File Explorer Window' as a virtual volume,
 and will use any available drive letter.
Explore the volume.
Copy the data to wherever you want.

When finished, 'UnMount the Macrium Image'.

- howto

Perhaps this will give you some ideas. 

 http://www.freeantennas.com/ 

  How to Build a 76 Foot Tilt Over Tower
(for antenna mast, light pole, or other light duty service)

  http://www.freeantennas.com/tilt-over-tower/index.html

Please do have it reviewed for fitness to your purpose.

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Back in 2006 I purchased a Zinsano AR Blue Clean high pressure washer.
I and family left Thailand mid 2016, returned to the US.
Sold that unit, along with all the associated kit I acquired for it's use.
Hoses, kwic-click adapters, a incoming water filter, valves,
a long heavy duty power cable (needed!), extra wand attachments, detergents,
mounted on a 2-wheel luggage trolley.
While the unit was expensive, it was simply superb in every respect.
Was used often. Fantastic pressure w/ high LPM flow.
Used extensively after the 2010~2011 flood.
Strip paint both exterior and interior for the total repaint of the house.

Some tips and warnings,
- duty cycle, use unit for 15 minutes, then unit pwr-off 15 minutes.
- high pressure hose fittings and such are not 'standard'.
- long, skinny high pressure hoses can be had from the distributor.
- avoid the large, fat hoses, are heave to drag, easy to scuff.
- don't scuff your hoses.
- if the hose is punctured, don't place your hand on it. Can cut you like a knife.
- do use a heavy duty power cord.
- do use a incoming water filter, DIY with stuff from local irrigation supplier.
- the 2-wheel luggage trolley is a worthy DIY project.
- use a proper oil.

I have (had?) ;  
the manual,
a exploded parts diagram,
phone numbers and locations of importers/distributors.
If I find then, I shall re-post on this thread.

This unit had a powerful electric motor which direct drives the high pressure pump.
The high pressure pump unit was a 2 piece stainless steel housing,
and had 3 ceramic pistons driven by a 3-lobe camshaft.
It of course required lubrication, so was filled with oil.

Here are 2 very old links, both none functional now:
https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658591-advice-on-pressure-washers/?page=5
https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658591-advice-on-pressure-washers/?do=findComment&comment=12864941
The Zinsano Technical representatives at the Buriram Home and Tool Expo told me
the Blu Italian made high pressure washer should use DIN 51506 oil
such as the Puma high temperature oil.
The Puma oil should be available in every province of Thailand.  
DIN 51506 VDL lubricants have additives that protect from corrosion and oxidation,
and air compression temperatures up to 220°C;
recommended for compressors with two stage air compression.