The one test thing I can think of that might be useful is booting off an Ubuntu Live-CD and choosing the Memory Test option. Other than that, you'll probably spot anything else in not too long. But being sure that the memory is good off the bat would be good since memory issues can sometimes be nasty subtle things.
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Will the transhumanist future have catgirls? Does Japan still exist? Well, there is your answer.
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Will the transhumanist future have catgirls? Does Japan still exist? Well, there is your answer.