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It’s the read/write speed of the hard drive.
You don’t need a current-generationi9 processorto get a fast boot or snappy file loads.
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You need a fast drive.
We really can’t overstate how much life an SSD upgrade breathes into an old machine.
Back in 2015, we had a mechanical hard drive failure in a 2013-era Dell Inspiron laptop.
Kingston SSDS have long been the go-to budget brand for revitalizing old computers.
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And you know what?
That’s great and all, but it’s a huge performance hit.
Swapping to an SSD will not only improve your battery life but supercharge drive performance in the process.
If you want a premium pick, more space, or both, it’s tough to beat the Samsung EVO line.
But we’re not talking about performance builds here.
And, thankfully, budget SSDs are more reasonably priced than ever.
you might pick up a 480GB 2.5" drive for around $30-40.
ThisKingston SDD lineis the go-to pick for budget performance upgrades, withthis Crucial optionclose behind.
Kingston SSDS have long been the go-to budget brand for revitalizing old computers.
You save $15-20 but at the expense of getting stuck with a very cramped-for-space drive.
