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    Should I get 16GB RAM or 8GB + 128GB SSD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by nhantre, Jan 19, 2015.

  1. nhantre

    nhantre Notebook Geek

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    I'm thinking about getting an Alienware 15. 150$ upgrade for m2 128GB, or 150$ upgrade for 8GB more RAM. What is more worth? Should I even upgrade?
     
    nhantre, Jan 19, 2015
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Both of those upgrades are priced at a lot more than the cost of the components unless the normal RAM is chucked in the bin. If you think you need more RAM then buy just 1 x 8GB with the computer so you can add your own RAM.

    John
     
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    nhantre Notebook Geek

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    Do I need a 128GB SSD for additional 150$
     
    nhantre, Jan 19, 2015
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    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    No.

    You can definitely do better than that...
     
    ajkula66, Jan 19, 2015
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    Ramzay Notebook Connoisseur

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    I would recommend purchasing the SSD yourself after market. You can do better than $150 for 128GB. You can get a 256GB M.2 SSD for $150.

    In terms of RAM, the going rate these days is around $70-$80 per 8GB.

    So yeah, my answer is NONE. Buy the SSD yourself and install it.

    I would personally chose the SSD - you'll get a better boost to performance (IMO) from a SSD for your OS and programs than an extra 8GB of RAM.

    Unless you're playing some insane games at insanely high settings, or doing some intense work, 8GB is plenty.
     
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    Kirrr Notebook Deity

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    Doesn't the new 15 has soldered ram?
     
    Kirrr, Jan 19, 2015
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    Ramzay Notebook Connoisseur

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    Not that I know of. It has a soldered GPU /CPU.
     
    Ramzay, Jan 19, 2015
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    No don't do either.. Get it as bone stock as you can with minimun RAM and HDD's and do the upgrades yourself.. It's easy and much cheaper...
     
    TomJGX, Jan 19, 2015
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