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New HD in Dell Dimension 4300?
I own a Dell Dimension 4300. I want to install a new 120GB hard drive
in it, with 40GB extra for Windows and 80GB for a new SuSE Linux installation. I have a few questions: 1) Which hard drive would everyone reccomend? I don't need something incredibly fast, but not really slow either. I'm hoping to spend less than $200 on the hard drive. 2) According to the Dell website (http://support.ap.dell.com/docs/syst...ce.htm#1124764 step 8), I should install the new hard drive in the upper bay and move the existing one into the lower bay. Why can't I install the new one in the lower bay? 3) I'm planning to buy an anti-static mat and wrist strap. Should I just touch the metal on the computer like Dell says? 4) Once I install the hard drive, how would I correctly partition it for my purposes? I'm guessing I would make a 40GB partition for Windows and let the SuSE installer make the other. How would I do that, or is it the correct way? |
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