@Flightopps Scott, yes, those old machines certainly were workhorses and I recently gave a couple of these to my charity that is putting these to good use.
It depends on what you expect the computer to do - do you want to use it for simple word processing, basic spreadsheets and presentations, then it will continue to serve you well assuming that the computer has sufficient memory.
There should be no reason why you can't use an SSD, but it is unlikely that you really want a 1TB and, quite frankly, both a 1 and 2TB are still prohibitively and overkill for your system.
Computer speed (like most everything else) is limited by the slowest part of the system. The limiting factors here are the processor and memory.
Bottom line - will it work? yes. Is it smart? I wouldn't do it but only you can decide that.
Me? I'd buy a cheap 256/500 drive and run it until something else dies.
Good luck and keep us posted. I know exactly how you feel. I had a hard time letting go of my four D430's - but I know that they are still being used and I'm now using a far faster (and cheaper) machine.
@Flightopps First, the top memory card isn't seated properly.
Like I said earlier, it is unlikely that you'll see much of a performance increase using an SSD because there are so many limiting factors and the costs involved with using a big SSD might be better spent saving for a more modern computer.
Me? I'd probably buy the smallest HD that will hold your programs and buy an external drive for your documents/data.
Could you define "CAD" a bit closer and what programs you are running?
Perhaps @U2CAMEB4ME will have some different advice - we all look at these issues from different viewpoints and we all have our own experiences.
Currently I use BOBCAM & SOLID WORKS, and my old 250/HD is my external drive... love my Rocket Fish! Now, for everything else... I use my work LT, but can't run my CAD on it.
So from the given replies... I'm better just replacing my dead one, with the same 500/HHD.. preferably one on sale, so Seagate again, or something else? . I'm not for throwing good money after bad, but I'm going to keep the ole girl around, I like the reaction of people, " J.C...it has everything but the kitchen sink!" an a 56k Modem too!
And BTW... Every component is original to the Beast, and still working, Thirteen years on. Only upgrades.. Ram & HD, and a battery, and a battery, and a battery, cont.. And since this model is known to you guy's, Is there some fan upgrade i could swap? She gets REAL toasty solid modeling.
You Guys are Great! I'm surrounded by Apple Lemmings, so their opinions are useless... lol.
@Flightopps - right. as long as it works, then there is no reason to swap the laptop, but I wouldn't spend extra money on an SSD unless you think you'll want to repurpose it later - however, disregarding the current chip shortage and price increases - technology drops in price quite rapidly so buying the latest and greatest with the thought of using in the future, may not be the best plan.
I believe I have a box of Beta Movies, from buying into "this VHS thing won't last", Beta isn't going anywhere. And don't get me wrong, I've got my money's worth since 08.....still stings that I paid 6 Large for it. And if I have to throw a few bones at it, I got my ROI.
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October 25th, 2021 13:00
@Flightopps Scott, yes, those old machines certainly were workhorses and I recently gave a couple of these to my charity that is putting these to good use.
It depends on what you expect the computer to do - do you want to use it for simple word processing, basic spreadsheets and presentations, then it will continue to serve you well assuming that the computer has sufficient memory.
There should be no reason why you can't use an SSD, but it is unlikely that you really want a 1TB and, quite frankly, both a 1 and 2TB are still prohibitively and overkill for your system.
Computer speed (like most everything else) is limited by the slowest part of the system. The limiting factors here are the processor and memory.
Bottom line - will it work? yes. Is it smart? I wouldn't do it but only you can decide that.
Me? I'd buy a cheap 256/500 drive and run it until something else dies.
Good luck and keep us posted. I know exactly how you feel. I had a hard time letting go of my four D430's - but I know that they are still being used and I'm now using a far faster (and cheaper) machine.
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October 25th, 2021 14:00
Welcome to the Dell Community @Flightopps
Just a couple of questions first.
What CPU do you have installed???
What is the total memory???
Do you want to install W7 or W10???
Best regards,
U2
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@Flightopps First, the top memory card isn't seated properly.
Like I said earlier, it is unlikely that you'll see much of a performance increase using an SSD because there are so many limiting factors and the costs involved with using a big SSD might be better spent saving for a more modern computer.
Me? I'd probably buy the smallest HD that will hold your programs and buy an external drive for your documents/data.
Could you define "CAD" a bit closer and what programs you are running?
Perhaps @U2CAMEB4ME will have some different advice - we all look at these issues from different viewpoints and we all have our own experiences.
Flightopps
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October 28th, 2021 06:00
Currently I use BOBCAM & SOLID WORKS, and my old 250/HD is my external drive... love my Rocket Fish! Now, for everything else... I use my work LT, but can't run my CAD on it.
So from the given replies... I'm better just replacing my dead one, with the same 500/HHD.. preferably one on sale, so Seagate again, or something else? . I'm not for throwing good money after bad, but I'm going to keep the ole girl around, I like the reaction of people, " J.C...it has everything but the kitchen sink!" an a 56k Modem too!
And BTW... Every component is original to the Beast, and still working, Thirteen years on. Only upgrades.. Ram & HD, and a battery, and a battery, and a battery, cont.. And since this model is known to you guy's, Is there some fan upgrade i could swap? She gets REAL toasty solid modeling.
You Guys are Great! I'm surrounded by Apple Lemmings, so their opinions are useless... lol.
Cheers!
-Scott
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October 28th, 2021 10:00
@Flightopps - right. as long as it works, then there is no reason to swap the laptop, but I wouldn't spend extra money on an SSD unless you think you'll want to repurpose it later - however, disregarding the current chip shortage and price increases - technology drops in price quite rapidly so buying the latest and greatest with the thought of using in the future, may not be the best plan.
Ask me how I know.....
Flightopps
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October 28th, 2021 11:00
LOL.... know where your going with that!
I believe I have a box of Beta Movies, from buying into "this VHS thing won't last", Beta isn't going anywhere. And don't get me wrong, I've got my money's worth since 08.....still stings that I paid 6 Large for it. And if I have to throw a few bones at it, I got my ROI.
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October 29th, 2021 14:00
Hello,
The Dell Workastation Precision are completely removable.
Here is a site that tells you everything you can change, disassemble, reassemble :
- Dell Precision M6300 hard drives
https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=category&id=142&subid=169&refine=hard+drive
On the official Dell website, for your model, you have the official documentation that tells you what can be removed, disassembled and changed.
Manuals and Documents - Precision M6300 User's Guide
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-ae/product-support/product/precision-m6300/docs
Greetings.