Robert in CA wrote:
I created System Restore points in both computers
and ran Mrimg backups on both computers.
I can understand why you would want a D: partition with all
the testing that you do but I like my setup as is. It works well
for me. I'm finishing up the Mrimg backup for the 8500 then I'll
start cloning the 780. I labeled the new hd (with a sharpie on the
metal)- 780, Win 7 Pro, 5-30-21 and #1.
I also notice none of the refurbished computers have card slots
only USB ports. In fact, only the 8500 has card slots. I'd If I do
buy another computer as replacement for the 8500 should
the motherboard fail I'd like to get one with card slots if I could.
However, this is something I'd do down the road in about a year.
I just have too much on my plate and buying the (4) hd's and
all the rest was a huge investment for me.
I want to thank you for all your help and good advice and
getting the computers clean. I'll let you know how the cloning goes
and hopefully I won't have any problems.
Many Thanks,
Robert
The 9020 refurb still has slots of some kind.
I see room for four slots on the back, and there
is the same kind of latch as is used on the 780.
There could be cover plates on there.
https://c1.neweggimages.com/ProductI...JNCK50Iu59.jpg
The cloning will take a fair bit of time, but
other than that, I would hope will be uneventful.
One of the downsides of big disks is everything
seems to take the whole day.
Paul