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[cpd2009]

Well, make sure you get a UEFI-enabled video card this time. Most second generation 6000 series Radeon cards and newer are UEFI enabled. My recommendation would be to get a 6670 like the one in Clementine.

As for hard drive, are you sure you need 2TB? I'm getting away with just 1TB. For me, 2TB or higher is still server or NAS level and overkill for desktops.

Also, adding more RAM to Ruby may help- it says you're only running single channel. If the motherboard supports it, adding a second module to enable dual channel mode will boost performance noticeably. Also check the RAM type, it seems that you're running 667MHz modules, you'd get better performance if you use 800MHz modules.

If my plan comes to fruition, Audrey will be a file server that stores a lot of videos, hence the desire for a 2TB disk. I also do plan on getting a UEFI capable GPU as well, likely the 6670. Audrey needs a new PSU too, probably a 500w unit.

I do plan on giving Ruby 8GB RAM, but it will also require a 64bit OS. Ruby is basically designed for Windows Vista, so I may stick with that but I might go forward with Windows 7 64bit as Vista support ends two years from now. These upgrades will have to come later, probably this fall, after I save up more money to get the upgrades. Crucial RAM isn't cheap, but it's reliable.