Downgrading to a 550w sounds good (tell us which 550w).
So does removing the optical drive, if you need it to install stuff maybe you could just borrow one from your siblings for a second.
ATM, Newegg is selling an LG Drive for 15 bucks, free shipping.
So, forcing yourself to be tethered to the web for streaming, adapting all program installs to flash drives, lacking a DVD burner to create content for existing home entertainment, or having to mooch a DVD off a friend or relative, you'd advocate saving a measly 15 bucks by not putting a drive into the machine.
The new step would be glorious martyrdom as you complain about the price of internet.
Hi guys,
Some considerations I'm thinking are to:
- For the memory, temporarily buy a 2x2gb memory and later buy a 2x4gb one
- Remove the optical drive
Granted, the price of DDR-3 seems to be escalating recently. However, you lose too much on a per GB basis, if you go this route. The 16GB kits (2 x 8GB) have poor latency numbers compared to the 4gb modules on a same /type /brand basis. My most recent solution was to pay 5 bucks more for a kit of 16GB @(4 x 4GB). which dropped the latency a whole step, then stuffed 8GB into a new machine, and am saving a pair of 4GB DIMMs for replacement, or possibly another machine.
This worked for me. But, I buy parts over an extended period of time, and very opportunistically with respect to price. Your needs and results may, of course, vary.
As to to optical drive issue, see above.