On Fri, Nov 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM home user via users < [email protected]> wrote:
> [...] I don't think it's disc, but I'm uncertain. Bios? Firmware? > Connections? Hardware (the drive)? I don't know. It's a 12+ year old > desktop with a newer hard drive (8 years ago). I'm eager to retire it. > I'm getting there. ... slowly. All the various DC voltages used by the system depend on filters using capacitors. Capacitors do deteriorate with age, and higher spec systems use multiple capacitors to combat degradation. Normally an oscilloscope is used to detect voltage fluctuations. You can check for building tops on the large cylindrical capacitors. 12 years is very old. I would replace it just because it won't last much longer, putting data at risk and and lost time spent troubleshooting. Linux often runs well on 2--5 years old "enterprise" grade systems from reputable resellers (vendors and some 3rd parties). -- George N. White III
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