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@Stephen M thanks for the info. Actually, I have been chatting on some Ubuntu forums; also I spoke with PCS yesterday too. Thanks to all comments from @ubuysa, @Nursemorph and @SpyderTracks as well, I think I am close to a comfortable decision.

I am running RAID for data protection and minor performance gains. I do have external backup, but I also need the security of a mirror. The fact that I is for inexpensive is a fallback to the naming convention and environment at the time of RAID's creation. However, the process has moved on...

I have tried another build using Ryzen. Would love feedback from all the fans/pros out there; thank you in advance. Case BE QUIET! DARK BASE PRO 900 REV. 2 FULL TOWER GAMING CASE Processor (CPU) AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24 Core CPU (3.8GHz - 4.5GHz, 142MB CACHE) Motherboard ASUS® PRIME...

@SpyderTracks I had not seen the security issue news; that is a big problem. Thanks for sharing. Back to the drawing board for me

@SpyderTracks I assume you moved post. Thanks - could use all the advice from the pros I can get. Long term - I understand this to mean long-life. I had a PC with AMD, about 20 years ago. I have no real attachment to either brand. I just want reliability, good performance, long life and...

@Nursemorph That is really good advice about the SATA. I had not thought of that. I am not transferring my current HD, but I always mirror as well of my external backup. I will now look at SSD. Also, my office is dusty and very hot during summer, but your argument about the extra fan being...

Things have changed a lot since I last bought a PC. I am fed-up with Windows, so am moving to Linux. Not sure this spec will work with it, so looking for insight. Have also tried to future proof it. Uses coding, music, video watching, BOINC projects, running VM and admin. Comments and advice...