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Our predictions for best PC Games and PC hardware in 2010. Future Proofing SSDs. Plus the pitfalls you need to be aware of when upgrading a 32-bit Windows installation to a 64-bit one.

Future Proofed SSDs

Tim out in Washington state wanted to know the best drive choice for his PCs OS. SSD or a 10,000 or 15,000 RPM hard drive. First off future proofing in the PC world is a bit fools game. Technology changes so fast that you'll be upgrading in 3 -5 years regardless of what you have installed. Now in terms of longevity SSDs are relatively new devices with little long term experience compared to traditional hard drives. However, SSDs offer incredible performance with low heat, low noise, and no moving parts. Our recommendation is to grab a SSD like Intel's X25-M 80GB which sells for around $250 as your OS drive and pair it with a fat 1 or 2 TB from Segate or Western Digital for data. Be sure to image or backup the SSD just in case.

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2010 Predictions: Best Games and Best PC Hardware, Future Proofed SSDs, Pitfalls of 32-bit to 64-bit Windows Upgrades.

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

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