Both my 2TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus (OS - 2yr old) and HP EX950 (Game drive - 3 yr old) have write degradation.
OOB seq. writes were over 3000 MB/s, but now 2300 MB/s with plenty of unused space. The Samsung has never been filled above 50% or abused with stress tests.
I'll aim for a WD going...
The wording says it will take a few hours and make it harder for somebody to recover data. Others mentioned it writes zeros so I wager it is a full format.
Thanks for the suggestions, but those options will wipe the entire drive.
I'd imagine that might wipe the recovery partition / files preventing me from resetting Windows 11 to OOB.
I need to return a laptop, but want to wipe personal data before resetting Windows 11.
Would the following effectively sanitize personal data?
Delete personal files
Empty recycling bin
Run h2testw - "all available space"
I believe it leaves test files behind; search and delete them.
Use Windows...
3060 Ti 12GB does not exist; however, 3060 12GB does and is slower.
This guy is selling a bunch of what you want.
https://hardforum.com/threads/fs-multiple-gpus-3060ti-3070s.2033429/
You can actually use Windows 11 without activating. There will be a watermark, not be able to be personalized with desktop backgrounds, colors and other items under Personalization settings.
Perfectly usable.
I'd image a deactivated key will revert back to the above.
FYI for 2024 eBay, "If you receive $600 or more in gross payouts over the course of the 2024 calendar year, we'll provide a Form 1099-K to you by January 31, 2025."
https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/ebay-form-1099k?id=4794
Selling on eBay can be risky due to scammers and...
How do I enable Windows 11 Hardforum notifications?
All of the "Receive a notification when someone" are checked under preferences.
I see alerts populating in the top right bell icon.
I enabled Chrome notifications and popups / redirects for Hardforum.
Popup blocker is disabled for Hardforum...
Arguably the Montech Titan Gold ATX 3.0 1000W @ $119.99 or 1200W @ 139.99 is a better deal.
A tier + Gold Highlight - "Best units in the tier, proven by professional reviews."
https://www.amazon.com/MONTECH-1000W-High-End-Gaming-Supply/dp/B0BPXQZJV4
Edit: Deal dead lol.