What Linux Hardware Upgrades Make Sense?

“While Linux runs great on most any hardware, it runs even
better on a machine with ample memory and a recent CPU. Upgrade
options abound for even the most hardware hacking averse. In this
monthly roundup we’ll take a look at options to get your Linux
system running even better without breaking your budget.

“If your machine is from one of the big name vendors such as
Dell or HP, you might have upgrade options directly from them. Dell
has one landing page to help you get a general idea on what you
might be able to upgrade on your machine. If you happen to have one
of their Dimension desktops, you’ll want to take a look at this web
page with specific information for each model. HP’s home and home
office shopping page has current deals plus a search tool to find
upgrade parts. Memory

“If you’ve checked the price of memory lately you probably
noticed a downward trend. Size and speed typically dictate cost
with faster / bigger costing more. If you use your laptop for
heavy-duty computing, like multiple virtual machines or scientific
computation, you could definitely benefit from a memory
upgrade.”

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