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    A6KT upgrade conundrum

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by MindBlank, Feb 25, 2007.

  1. MindBlank

    MindBlank Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    It doesn't matter how, but i have a chance to upgrade one component of my laptop - A6KT.

    Si i figured i have to chose between either a HDD or more RAM.

    1. HDD - i currently have an IBM 80GB 4200rpm drive. It's performance is bearable though. I was thinking of replacing it with a Toshiba 120GB 5400rpm drive - bigger and faster, and reviews make it to be a good performer among other 5400 drives.

    2. I currently have 1GB of RAM. I could swap one module for a 1GB Crucial stick, giving me a total of 1,5GB.

    To be honest, i'm kinda leaning towards the HDD, though now, if i think about it, 1,5GB of RAM sounds really nice, considering Vista and the few games i might play on the notebook. :)

    What do you suggest i should do? What would you upgrade?
     
    MindBlank, Feb 25, 2007
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  2. PCMedic

    PCMedic Notebook Enthusiast

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    I suggest to go for the extra memory instead of the HDD. Personally i think that will give you more performance boost then a new HDD, especially with Vista.
     
    PCMedic, Feb 25, 2007
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  3. MindBlank

    MindBlank Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    I'm not saying i'll be going to vista anytime soon on my laptop, but i'm thinking ahead. I guess the RAM is more future proof...
     
    MindBlank, Feb 25, 2007
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    Any other input will be greatly appreciated. This is kind of urgent...
     
    MindBlank, Feb 25, 2007
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    Id go with the ram. Seems more logical to me at the moment.
     
    gusto5, Feb 25, 2007
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