Help? (Noob right here)

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https://www.amazon.com/Acer-E5-575G-...dp_ob_title_ce

^ Ok so i bought this laptop and it has "Easy Access
Upgrades made easy! A convenient compartment door allows you to upgrade the SSD and Memory with ease."

I think there is a slot for like ram + ssd too.

I don't know much about computers, and i want to upgrade my laptop, i don't know what i should buy, any suggestions?

Originally Posted by Edible Cyanide

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-E5-575G-...dp_ob_title_ce

^ Ok so i bought this laptop and it has "Easy Access
Upgrades made easy! A convenient compartment door allows you to upgrade the SSD and Memory with ease."

I think there is a slot for like ram + ssd too.

I don't know much about computers, and i want to upgrade my laptop, i don't know what i should buy, any suggestions?

Which laptop do you have?

Acer Aspire E 15 E5-575G-57D4 15.6-Inches Full HD Notebook (7th Gen Intel Core i5-7200U, GeForce 940MX, 8GB DDR4 SDRAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Home), Obsidian Black
580$ on amazon link above

Originally Posted by Edible Cyanide

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-E5-575G-...dp_ob_title_ce

^ Ok so i bought this laptop

Originally Posted by PrOgResS

Which laptop do you have?

@Edible Cyanide, what's your current HDD? Also, what do you use your laptop for? Once you've answered both these questions, I think I'll be able to clarify you regarding your doubt.

Originally Posted by Edible Cyanide

Acer Aspire E 15 E5-575G-57D4 15.6-Inches Full HD Notebook (7th Gen Intel Core i5-7200U, GeForce 940MX, 8GB DDR4 SDRAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Home), Obsidian Black
580$ on amazon link above

You can't have 2 SSDs or 1 SSD and 1 HDD together I think. You can only upgrade the SSD that your pc has in it to a 1TB but it ain't worth it if you don't need the space.

Originally Posted by PrOgResS

You can't have 2 SSDs or 1 SSD and 1 HDD together I think. You can only upgrade the SSD that your pc has in it to a 1TB but it ain't worth it if you don't need the space.

Oh because There are 2 spots on the laptop 1 for ram upgrade and 1 for another SSD/HDD i think (not sure). But i don't need extra space 256 is plenty for me, so i should only get another ram stick?
My ram stick is 8gb right now, should i get another 8 gb to make it the same stick.
I don't understand why there are so many sticks IN THE SAME BRAND with 8 gb either.

Originally Posted by Edible Cyanide

Oh because There are 2 spots on the laptop 1 for ram upgrade and 1 for another SSD/HDD i think (not sure). But i don't need extra space 256 is plenty for me, so i should only get another ram stick?
My ram stick is 8gb right now, should i get another 8 gb to make it the same stick.
I don't understand why there are so many sticks IN THE SAME BRAND with 8 gb either.

Buy one more 8GB if you want, but pay attention to the Mhz, they should be the same I believe, otherwise you might get errors

Originally Posted by PrOgResS

Buy one more 8GB if you want, but pay attention to the Mhz, they should be the same I believe, otherwise you might get errors

Yes, they should.

Originally Posted by Blizzard.

Yes, they should.

Thought so :P

Originally Posted by PrOgResS

Thought so :P

It's such a shame the thread starter didn't go with a Desktop build originally though... It'd be so much easier and cheaper to upgrade it.

Originally Posted by Blizzard.

It's such a shame the thread starter didn't go with a Desktop build originally though... It'd be so much easier and cheaper to upgrade it.

Well yeah, but a laptop is easier to carry. I personally own a Dell inspiron laptop (1050TI GPU and i7 CPU). I use an external monitor (LG 25") and it is perfect for gaming.. :P As for upgrading... meh.. I don't care so much. I believe it will last ~5 years before needing to upgrade.

Originally Posted by Edible Cyanide

tbh i doubt youll be getting any performance boost with that cpu by adding more ram, unless you like having 50 chrome tabs open all the time

Originally Posted by PrOgResS

they should be the same I believe, otherwise you might get errors

Originally Posted by Blizzard.

Yes, they should.

not necessarily, if timings match you can even use ram with different speeds

i wont always work but often enough it does if your mainboard likes you

Originally Posted by Blizzard.

It's such a shame the thread starter didn't go with a Desktop build originally though... It'd be so much easier and cheaper to upgrade it

i doubt anyone goes with a laptop if he wants desktop price and upgradability

Originally Posted by PrOgResS

Well yeah, but a laptop is easier to carry. I personally own a Dell inspiron laptop (1050TI GPU and i7 CPU). I use an external monitor (LG 25") and it is perfect for gaming.. :P As for upgrading... meh.. I don't care so much. I believe it will last ~5 years before needing to upgrade

not sure if the 1050ti will hold up that long if you want to game at decent framerates, for AAA titles ofc

Originally Posted by niggo

tbh i doubt youll be getting any performance boost with that cpu by adding more ram, unless you like having 50 chrome tabs open all the time

not necessarily, if timings match you can even use ram with different speeds

i wont always work but often enough it does if your mainboard likes you

i doubt anyone goes with a laptop if he wants desktop price and upgradability

not sure if the 1050ti will hold up that long if you want to game at decent framerates, for AAA titles ofc

The Laptop says : 8GB DDR4 Dual Channel Memory
If I buy any Ram Stick that is 8GB would it be ran in dual channel? (or does the brand need to be the same for dual channel or do i need to run it at the same speed to achieve dual channel). PS: well most of the time i just play league and have a chrome tab on for youtube.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

Thinking of getting either of those but idk what's the difference.

Originally Posted by Edible Cyanide

The Laptop says : 8GB DDR4 Dual Channel Memory
If I buy any Ram Stick that is 8GB would it be ran in dual channel? (or does the brand need to be the same for dual channel or do i need to run it at the same speed to achieve dual channel). PS: well most of the time i just play league and have a chrome tab on for youtube.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

Thinking of getting either of those but idk what's the difference.

If that's the only things that you have running usually, upgrading the ram isn't worth it :P