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Reddit mentions of Crucial 8GB Single DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/S (PC3-12800) Unbuffered SODIMM 204-Pin Memory - CT102464BF160B

Sentiment score: 55
Reddit mentions: 99

We found 99 Reddit mentions of Crucial 8GB Single DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/S (PC3-12800) Unbuffered SODIMM 204-Pin Memory - CT102464BF160B. Here are the top ones.

Crucial 8GB Single DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/S (PC3-12800) Unbuffered SODIMM 204-Pin Memory - CT102464BF160B
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    Features:
  • Improve your system's responsiveness, run apps faster and multitask with ease
  • Install with ease; no computer skills required; How-to guides available at Crucial
  • Compatibility assurance when using the Crucial System Scanner or Crucial Advisor Tool
  • Micron quality and reliability is backed by superior component and module level testing and 42 years of memory expertise
  • ECC Type = Non-ECC, Form Factor = SODIMM, Pin Count = 204-pin, PC Speed = PC3-12800, Voltage = 1.35V/1.5V, Rank and Configuration = 2Rx8
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ColorMulti-Colour
Height0.0787401574 Inches
Length2.8740157451 Inches
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Release dateMarch 2020
Size8GB
Weight0.02 Pounds
Width1.181102361 Inches

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u/tielknight · 65 pointsr/buildapcsales

Warning, big ass list of stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-RM1000x-Modular-Certified-warranty/dp/B015YEI7LK for $130

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-RM750i-Modular-Certified-warranty/dp/B00YPNSQTU for $100

https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Gaming-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST4000DX001/dp/B00FQH7MQ2 for $117

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC3L-12800-SODIMM-204-Pin/dp/B006YG8X9Y $20.79

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-SODIMM-Memory-System-CT2K8G3S160BM/dp/B008LTBJFW $42.79

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-750D-Performance-Tower/dp/B00EB6O4N8 $99.99

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Trackball-Computer-Mouse/dp/B0043T7FXE $20

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G13-Programmable-Gameboard-Display/dp/B001NEK2GE $34

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-SCIMITAR-Mechanical-Buttons/dp/B019OQJ9XE $60

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Performance-Mouse-Mac/dp/B002HWRJBM $45

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Theater-External-Speakers/dp/B004M18O60/ $250

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Hyperion-Gaming-Fusion-910-004069/dp/B00LZVNWIA $30

https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-PS4/dp/B00Y09G6H8 $75

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Surround-Hybrid-Headset-Adapter/dp/B01B1H33WW $60

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PC-350-Special-2015/dp/B015ZKJIYI $90

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-Internet-Connected/dp/B014EUQOGK $18

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-U28E590D-28-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00YD3DBOC $300

https://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Portable-External-GP65NB60/dp/B00ODDE33U $20

https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-PC3-12800-240-Pin-Memory-BLS4KIT8G3D1609DS1S00/dp/B007HAXMGA $96

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-16GBx2-PC4-17000-SODIMM-260-Pin/dp/B015YPB8ME $96

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Dominator-Platinum-3200MHz-PC4-25600/dp/B018GK2G9S $96

https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Sport-8GBx2-PC4-19200-288-Pin/dp/B01AG9EZ3M $55 (must-have for a white-themed build)

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-DOMINATOR-Platinum-3000MHz-Systems/dp/B016BWENUI/ $194

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-JetFlash-Flash-Drive-TS32GJF790K/dp/B00JKATVUQ $7.50 (32GB)

https://www.amazon.com/PNY-Elite-32GB-Flash-Drive/dp/B01E17L6AK/ $8.50

https://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-Elite-Flash-Drive/dp/B01DWN1CMG/ $12 (64GB)

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-MicroSDHC-Memory-Adapter-TS32GUSDU1PE/dp/B015J44R0U $7 (32GB)

https://www.amazon.com/PNY-MicroSDXC-Adapter--UHS-I-P-SDU64U185EL-GE/dp/B01G26R7M4 $14 (64GB)

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-MicroSDXC-Memory-Adapter-TS64GUSDU1PE/dp/B016B6AMFY $14 (64GB)





















u/supermonkeyball64 · 24 pointsr/buildapcsales

I'm updating as I go. Give me a second guys. Difference in savings is based on camelcamelcamel.com average on an item & sorry the links are all Smile links since I have Smile Always enabled.

Edit: Just caught a CP 870 Snorlax.

RAM | Price | Link | Savings | Comments
---|---|----|----|----
Corsair Dominator Platinum Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz | $95.99 | Link | $41.01 | n/a
CORSAIR DOMINATOR Platinum Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz | $193.99 | Link | $85 | n/a
Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR4 2133 MT/s (PC4-17000) SODIMM 260-Pin Memory | $95.99 | Link | $40.69 | n/a
Ballistix Sport 32GB Kit (8GBx4) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL9 @1.5V UDIMM 240-Pin Memory | $95.87 | Link | $44.14 | n/a
Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3L 1600 SODIMM Memory for Mac System | $42.79 | Link | $16.54 | n/a
Crucial 8GB Single DDR3L 1600 MT/s (PC3L-12800) SODIMM 204-Pin Memory | $20.79 | Link | $9.70 | n/a



Monitors | Price | Link | Savings | Comments
---|---|----|----|----
Samsung U28E590D 28-Inch UHD LED-Lit Monitor | $441.85 | Link | $4.84 | n/a

PSU | Price | Link | Savings | Comments
---|---|----|----|----
Corsair RMx Series, RM1000x, 1000W, Fully Modular Power Supply, 80+ Gold Certified, 10 year warranty | $129.99 | Link | $35.57 | n/a
Corsair RMi Series, RM750i, 750 Watt (750W), Fully Modular Power Supply, 80+ Gold Certified, 10 year warranty | $99.99 | Link | $20.23 | n/a

HDD | Price | Link | Savings | Comments
---|---|----|----|----
Seagate 4TB Gaming SSHD(Solid State Hybrid Drive) SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive | $116.99 | Link | $26.84 | n/a

Headsets | Price | Link | Savings | Comments
---|---|----|----|----
HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset | $85.10 | Link | $7 | n/a
Sennheiser PC 350 Special Edition 2015 | $89.99 | Link | $65.53 | n/a
Corsair VOID Surround Hybrid Stereo Gaming Headset with Dolby 7.1 | $59.99 | Link | $14.12 | n/a

Case | Price | Link | Savings | Comments
---|---|----|----|----
Corsair Obsidian Series 750D Performance Full Tower Case | $99.99 | Link | $46.79 | n/a

Keyboards | Price | Link | Savings | Comments
---|---|----|----|----
Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display | $38.99 | Link | $20.56 | n/a
Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 Plus | $31.73 | Link | -$1.84 (lol) | I already own this. AMA?

Mice | Price | Link | Savings | Comments
---|---|----|----|----
Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball | $19.99 | Link | $10.69 | n/a
Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX | $66.02 | Link | -$4.62 | n/a
Corsair Gaming SCIMITAR RGB MOBA/MMO Gaming Mouse | $59.99 | Link | $14 | n/a
Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury FPS Gaming Mouse | $43.00 | Link | $3.04 | n/a

Flash Memory | Price | Link | Savings | Comments
---|---|----|----|----
Transcend 32GB JetFlash 790 USB 3.0 Flash Drive | $7.49 | Link | $4.40 | n/a
PNY Elite X 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive | $8.49 | Link | ~$5 | n/a
PNY Turbo Elite 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive | $11.99 | Link | $3 | n/a
Transcend 32GB MicroSDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card with Adapter | $6.99 | Link | $13.61 | n/a
PNY Elite 64GB MicroSDXC Card with Adapter | $13.99 | Link | $3 | n/a
Transcend 64GB MicroSDXC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card with Adapter | $13.99 | Link | $16.63 | n/a
Temp (Title) | Temp (Price) | Temp (link) | Temp (Savings) | n/a

u/poppopretn · 14 pointsr/homelab

Inventory:

pfSense:
Snort, pfBlockerNG, OpenVPN, Squid, ClamAV, Default deny ingress/egress FW, etc.

ZOTAC ZBOX NUC

Kingston 120GB SSD

Crucial 8GB DDR3L RAM

ESXi Hypervisor:

Skull Canyon NUC

32GB DDR4 RAM

Samsung 950 Pro 512GB M.2 SSD

Virtual Machines I'm currently running.

Splunk - Receives my FW, DNS, Snort, and OSSEC logs. I have dashboards to filter this data.

Snorby - Also receives my Snort logs. I like this a little better than Splunk as I can view packet contents.

OSSEC - I used this for file integrity and endpoint monitoring on my servers and desktop. Functions as a host based IDS.

Nessus - I use this every once in a while to see if there are any open holes. Otherwise, I just use nmap and iptables to close everything off.

Unifi Controller - for managing my AP.


Wireless:

Ubiquiti Unifi AP-AC Lite


Switch:

TP-LINK 8-Port Gigabit L2 Switch

RetroPi + Monitor:

RPi3

10.1 Inch IPS HDMI Monitor


My VMs, configs, and files are backed up to a HDD I keep offline. I'm thinking about adding a NAS into the mix for somewhere around 200-400 dollars. Low energy consumption preferably if anyone had any recommendations. :)

u/TWENTY4pak · 6 pointsr/hardwareswap

For what it's worth, your asking price is on track with the new price of RAM. I recently bought a 4gb stick of ddr3 sodimm on amazon new for $20 with free shipping. Not trying to be rude or anything, you'll just have a pile of sodimm at this price. Good luck with sale!

Edit: and apparently 8GB sticks can be had new for ~$34. Link

u/Deliphin · 5 pointsr/linuxhardware

$127.99 Intel NUC NUC5CPYH

Has VGA, HDMI, 3x USB 3.0 (wtf is that yellow port?), 2x 2.5mm Headphone Jack.

$38.79 8GB RAM for Intel NUC (it doesn't come with any RAM)

$39.99 PNY CS311 120GB (it doesn't come with any drives)

Total: $206.77

Intel Celeron N3050, the NUC's CPU. Dual Core w/o Hyperthreading, max 8GB RAM, Burst (NOT Turbo) to 2.16GHz. Has VT-x, but no VT-d. 64bit.

Disclaimer: The only mini-PC I know of is this NUC, someone else can probably find even cheaper or with better hardware than I can here.

u/kspconfused · 5 pointsr/thinkpad

Figure $200-ish for the laptop, another ~$100 for the CPU, $150 for the SSD (though you could save $50), $30-40 for the keyboard, $100+ for the RAM, plus the cost of the screen upgrade if it originally came with the HD screen, and labor hours to install all of those upgrades, it might just be, depending on how new those parts are.

u/JDB3326 · 4 pointsr/applehelp

No, if you're gonna buy a 2012 Unibody, I recommend going with a used one instead of refurbished. You CAN get one from Apple's refurb store, but I recommend eBay. Here's a link to one for $429.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/APPLE-MACBOOK-PRO-MID-2012-13-2-5GHz-i5-4GB-RAM-320GB-HDD-A1278-/192035795047?hash=item2cb639b067:g:h4sAAOSwcUBYNlST

Buy this, then buy an SSD and upgrade it. Upgrading to an SSD takes 10 minutes plus an hour to reinstall, and makes a world of a difference. Any monkey can upgrade to an SSD in one of these older machines. Here's a link to a few good SSDs depending on the size you need.

256GB SSD
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADATA-Ultimate-SU800-256GB-3D-NAND-2-5-Inch-SATA-III-Internal-Solid-State-Drive-/302089343525?hash=item4655ed9225:g:7rAAAOSwAuZX68Fj

512GB SSD
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-850-EVO-500GB-2-5-Inch-SATA-III-Internal-SSD-MZ-75E500B-AM-/172336043050?hash=item282007542a:g:DAsAAOSwKOJYIlqZ

Hope this helps! You should also upgrade it to 8GB RAM, and if you replace one of the sticks of RAM with an 8GB Stick, you'll have a total of 10GB, which is awesome. Here's a link to a good stick of RAM. You'll only need one.

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC3L-12800-SODIMM-204-Pin/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480020498&sr=8-1&keywords=8gb+ddr3+laptop

So if you get that MacBook Pro, a 256GB SSD, and the 8GB RAM stick, you'll have a GREAT machine for just under $550, which is almost $250 LESS than the one on Groupon, with MUCH BETTER SPECS!

Tl;Dr, no, that's a bad deal. Get what I recommended.

Also, there are guides on iFixit.com to show you how to replace the hard drive with an SSD and replace the RAM. All you need is a screwdriver and 10-15 minutes.

u/rya_nc · 3 pointsr/Bitcoin

I did something similar recently:

u/2_4_16_256 · 3 pointsr/homeassistant

I've had it running in a Jail in Freenas for a little over a year now without any real issues. I don't have to reboot it after awhile either. I've had the boot usb drive die (mini-samsung didn't like the constant heat I think) and the network card die (realtek is realshit).

Hardware List:


u/burnthenbuildbridges · 3 pointsr/civilengineering

I am a current Junior in Civil Engineering, and I recently went and upgraded my senior year of HS/Freshman year of college computer to this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This was a laptop I chose for a multitude of reasons: high performance, low cost, easy to upgrade (Youtube links on this laptop specifically detailing how to upgrade compliment the manufacturers on how well-thought-out the design was), good battery life (this is on the low/middle gaming laptop spectrum, and because of this has good battery life), and overall nice looking design. For me I needed a laptop that could run the graphic intensive software that Civil Engineering students use in their upper division classes, while also being able to game on it - in college, from my experience, computer gaming is the most popular. All of the links below are upgrades that go with the laptop well. They are not needed but, they are helpful and relatively cheap. If you have any questions feel free to ask by PM.

RAM upgrade:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SSD:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TGIVZTW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cooling fan (optional):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NNMB3KS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/construktz · 3 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

If a 1600x900 display would be alright for you, the Lenovo U430 is an awesome choice.

It has a Haswell i7-4500U w/ Intel HD 4400 graphics, 500GB Hybrid SSD, 4GB RAM, and a 1600x900 14" touch display.

It also only weighs 4.2lbs and has been tested to get over 7.5 hours of battery life.

It also has a USB 3.0 port + 2x USB 2.0, and your Ethernet port.

The only issue I could forsee is maybe wanting more memory for your VMWare. You could easily get an 8GB stick and throw it in to fix that.

u/1nf1n1t3l00p · 3 pointsr/chromeos

I’ve used a pair of these and they work and are 8gb but there is a drop down to select other sizes available in single and kits

Crucial 8GB Single DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/S (PC3-12800) Unbuffered SODIMM 204-Pin Memory - CT102464BF160B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.MNPCbHDK5FRT

u/Michiganders · 3 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

If you're looking for something light, I would recommend looking into the Asus k501 for $870. It is very powerful with a skylake i7 processor, 8gb of ram, 512gb ssd, and a 960M graphics card. You are also able to easily upgrade the ram to 16gb by just buying an 8gb stick for $32 and adding it yourself.

It is pretty light for a 15.6 inch at 4.4 pounds though, and it has a decent battery that can last up to 5 or 6 hours of light use.

I can't really find anything under 15.6 inch that has 16gb ram, and most smaller laptops have soldered on ram so you cannot upgrade it if there is only 8gb.

u/shrimpossible · 3 pointsr/thinkpad

Go with the T460. The screen size is much better for programming. Get the FHD IPS screen.

You can find the RAM cheaper: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC3L-12800-204-Pin-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y

Any laptop DDR3L will do. You chose the correct part, just not the best deal.

Check out this SSD (or go one size higher, partially paid for with the money you save on RAM :) ): https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-2-5-Inch-Height-SDSSDHII-240G-G25/dp/B00M8ABEIM

Any 2.5" SATA SSD will do.

Don't pay Geek Squad. You'll be paying money just for someone to unscrew a few screws and insert a card into a slot, and another into another, then rescrew the screws.

Your T460 will have two RAM slots. Buy your 8GB stick, insert it with the 4GB, and you will have 12GB. Ignore people on /r/buildapc; you're not building a PC and they've somewhat confused or misled you. In this case you will have read about dual channel RAM, but it's negligible for your cases compared to the benefits of more RAM and/or upgradeability later (so I'm saying you should prefer one 8GB stick over 4+4 to enable upgrading later more easily, which outweighs dual-channel benefits that you won't notice). Plus, with 8+4, the matching 4GB of each can be in dual channel mode anyway.

u/Chumkil · 2 pointsr/homeassistant

Ubiquiti has free software for an NVR.

Here is the hardware I used.

Intel NUC: Model Nuc5ppyh
(There may be better ones out now, but this one works just great)
Memory: Crucial 8GB Single DDR3L
Hard Drive: Seagate 2TB Laptop HDD SATA
OS: UBUNTU 14.04 (DO NOT USE version 16, I don’t think it is supported yet, that may have changed)
Direct Amazon Links to the same hardware I got:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XPVQHDU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C4W2P18/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Keep in mind, the hardware has improved a bit since I bought my stuff, so you can get better prices or faster hardware.

u/rebel101150 · 2 pointsr/AlienwareAlpha

ddr3L, you can use amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The one I purchased. Meets the required specs.

u/c31083 · 2 pointsr/thinkpad

Here's another option from Crucial memory that will work for you: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y/ - 8GB for $62

u/djjuice · 2 pointsr/synology

I know the picture says 14.9GB cached, once i took the screen shot it dropped from 15 to 14.9

the 2 8GB's dimms were pretty easy to install no disassembly required, just patience.

this is the ram used:

Crucial 8GB Single DDR3L 1600 MT/s (PC3L-12800) SODIMM 204-Pin Memory - CT102464BF160B

not sure how to show if the device is actually utilizing all 16GB or just sees it

u/CyberJeeves · 2 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

The Lenovo Thinkpad W540 would be a fine option, where you can add other sticks of RAM for a faster machine.

  • i7 4800MQ quad core processor
  • 8GB ram stock (upgradeable to 32GB)
  • 256GB SSD storage
  • 2880x1620 3K IPS non-touchscreen
  • Nvidia Quadro K2100M GPU
  • Win 7 Pro
  • 1.1" thick / 5.6 pounds

    If you're going to be doing a lot of rendering, then getting a Nvidia Quadro card would be best, since their drivers and double precision allow for faster rendering. GeForce cards, by comparison, are mainly concerned with framerates in games utilizing DirectX. As for adding an HDD, you could remove the optical drive and replace it with a 2.5" drive, or you could get an external drive. Also, for these workstation machines, you'll want to stay away from the 1080p versions, as they use poor quality TN screens that won't represent colors as accurately as an IPS screen does.
u/jamelean · 2 pointsr/buildapcforme
For £350 I have to recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
----|:----|:----
Motherboard | MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | £30.97 @ Scan.co.uk
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | £35.94 @ Aria PC
Case | Zalman ZM-T3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | £19.94 @ CCL Computers
Power Supply | EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | £35.40 @ Amazon UK
Other| Sapphire AMD R9 280 Graphics Card (3GB, DDR5) | £129.90 @ Amazon
Other| Crucial 8GB DDR3 1600 MT/s CL11 SODIMM 204 Pin 1.35V/1.5V Memory Module | £51.09 @ Amazon
Other| Intel Pentium Dual Core G3258 | £47.98 @ Dabs
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | £351.22
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 17:46 BST+0100 |

The G3258 + H81 is such good value. Out of the box it'll do well but what makes this amazing is when you overclock it. https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=182658.0 . Also the 280 will run every game at 1080p on Ultra settings. Fantastic card for the price.

For £450,
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor | £133.14 @ Aria PC
Motherboard | Asus H81M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | £40.57 @ Scan.co.uk
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | £35.94 @ Aria PC
Case | Xigmatek Recon ATX Mid Tower Case | £27.94 @ Amazon UK
Power Supply | EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | £35.93 @ CCL Computers
Other| Sapphire AMD R9 280 Graphics Card (3GB, DDR5) | £129.90 @ Amazon
Other| Crucial 8GB DDR3 1600 MT/s CL11 SODIMM 204 Pin 1.35V/1.5V Memory Module | £51.09 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | £454.51
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-16 12:02 BST+0100 |

The extra £100 has gone into getting an i5. This will perform better in intensive CPU tasks but in gaming there will only be a few fps difference. I can't really recommend it over the £350 build because you already have your laptop for work.

All in all I have to recommend the £350 build and saving some money for an SSD
u/Sour_Pickel · 2 pointsr/PFSENSE

I just recently switch to a quad core model on amazon total cost was $315. It was a barebones system and you had to get the ram and hdd for it. Works fine, my speeds have never been stable but I can atleast spike to 925MB/s (it averages 750 depending on where I test it). I feel my limitation is the provider not the hardware as others have stated it is fine for gigabit.

Here is the hw i got:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MEGSMRZ/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K67E5DA/

u/scott-42 · 2 pointsr/HomeNetworking

I run it on one of these QOTOM-Q190G4-S01 mini pc J1900 Quad core 4 LAN with Crucial 8GB DDR3L SODIMM and Transcend 64GB mSATA Drive. I used to use a Soekris net6501-70 but they have a bad reputation of dying suddenly (and no mfg. support) so I took it out as primary and have it as a backup just in case.

u/jshawnbell · 2 pointsr/computers

Sorry to tell you it looks like that model laptop only has 1 memory slot and the largest module it supports is 8GB. You would have to replace your existing 4GB module with the 8GB module, so the laptop maxes out at 8GB RAM.

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC3-12800-Unbuffered-204-Pin/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=sr_1_1

Good luck!

u/emdc · 2 pointsr/AlienwareAlpha

You'll want to look for DDR3L ram like this: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC3L-12800-SODIMM-204-Pin/dp/B006YG8X9Y

And you can mix and match ram, so just stick this in with the 4gh and you'll have 12gb. I had 4+8gb total in my i3 R1 and never and any problems.

u/valkyr · 2 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

I will say, plugging 2+ monitors into a laptop with just one HDMI port is going to be a pain. You can do one screen via HDMI, sure, but you'd need to use shitty USB adapters for the rest, and there's no way to make those not suck graphically. Were I you, I'd opt for the T450s, which you can get for $762 when you create a free Barnes&Noble Gold discount for "students and teachers" through Lenovo here. Then I'd add my own 8GB SO-DIMM for $35 (bringing total RAM to 12GB), and my own 250GB SSD for $80, and have one killer business laptop that's super durable, has a superb keyboard and trackpad, for just shy of your $900 price tag (not including tax). However, this assume you're OK with reinstalling your own OS and installing the RAM/SSD yourself, which is super easy, but I don't know how technical you are. This way you get a VGA port and mini-DisplayPort, which itself can run 2 extra monitors with an adapter like this, or plug it into a docking station.

u/silents429 · 2 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

Okay this may be an odd purchase but http://www.amazon.com/F555LA-AB31-15-6-inch-Full-HD-Laptop-Windows/dp/B011KFQASE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451694997&sr=1-1&refinements=p_n_operating_system_browse-bin%3A12035945011%2Cp_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A9647486011

An Intel i3 is going to be suitable for photoshop and casual use, the Intel HD 5500 inside is pretty damned suitable for any casual gaming as well. It has 2 USB 3.0 ports, it DOES have a disk drive however I could not find any that didn't. It also has AC wireless and a 1080p display.

Now it comes with a 500GB 5200rpm, which ick. So you'd need to buy 2 things separately to get a better experience

Depending on what you want to spend 60/76$ You can get an SSHD 1tb or 500gb, if you don't know SSHD has the cheapness/storage power of a HDD with the performance benefits of an SSD, it's basically the bridge between 7200rpm and SSD

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Laptop-2-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000LM014/dp/B00B99JUBQ/ref=zg_bs_1254762011_7

Another addition is upgrading the 4GB of memory, this will enable better multi tasking and a bit snappier performance.
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12800-204-Pin-Notebook-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=cm_cr_dp_asin_lnk

Combined total with the 1tb is $459 for a pretty decent system, it will require you to go through the effort of putting new parts in, but the end result should be great. I will say that you should look for a Youtube video of the hard drive replacement, as it seems memory is easy to install, but the HDD may require a few extra steps.

u/shopineer · 2 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

I would get a quad core i7 CPU and a dedicated GPU for CAD. I don't think you have to spend the full budget though.

What about the [DELL Inspiron i7559-2512BLK] (https://shopineer.com/laptops/DELL-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK)?

Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz, 15.6", 1920 x 1080, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB SHDD (hybrid drive), GeForce GTX 960M, Windows 10 Home 64-Bit, 5.67 lbs.

It also has a good battery life, an IPS screen and a good cooling system. You can quite easily upgrade RAM to 16 GB. An extra [8 GB stick is around $38] (https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC3L-12800-204-Pin-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y/).

Is this what you are looking for, or do you prefer something closer to your max budget?

u/SaneBRZ · 2 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

> what is happening here? Brand name gives them a boosted value? Is the quality difference noticeable?

There is no difference. The SSD Dell offers is probably even worse. OEMs just think that SSDs are a premium feature and therefore overcharge for it. Just buy the 850 Evo on Amazon (or at Micro Center, Best Buy) and you're good to go. Same goes for the RAM.

> As for the RAMs, any suggestions what I should get?

You need DDR3L (1.35V) 1600 MHz RAM modules, right?

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC3L-12800-204-Pin-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y/

> Also, is it possible to set up 12GB RAN? 4+8... to try to not hit that hard on budget at once...

Yes.

u/sumthingcool · 2 pointsr/AlienwareAlpha

Looks like this is the cheapest one on newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231699

And this is the cheapest on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12800-204-Pin-Notebook-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y/

All you need is DDR3 SODIMM 1600 MHz Voltage 1.35 volts.

DDR3 is the generation of RAM type (it went DDR DDR2 DDR3 DDR4), SODIMM indicates it's laptop RAM (small outline) (dual in line memory module), DIMM is for desktops. 1600 MHz is the speed of the RAM, can't get slower, faster is available but used for overclocking. 1.35 Volts (usually indicated DDR3L for low voltage) is how much power it uses, there is also 1.5 V which should still work but 1.35 is what you really want.

u/kazoodac · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Alright! So There's good news and bad news. The good news is you can absolutely upgrade your computer in a variety of ways. You can even give yourself a dedicated graphics card! The bad news though, is that doing so probably won't be cheap. It might be better to buy a new laptop, or start putting together a desktop rig for yourself. I'll let you be the judge though! Here we go!

RAM: Upgrade from 4GB to 8GB

This would definitely speed up your computer. *GB is the minimum I recommend to anyone, regardless of what they are using the computer for. 4GB of RAM is the minimum necessary for a modern operating system to function, so doubling to 8GB will give you some very noticeable improvement.
I generally stick with Crucial.com RAM for upgrades. They're affordable, have good customer service, and have never steered me wrong before. You have two choices for an 8GB upgrade from them. A standard 8GB module and a Ballistix 8GB module. The latter is supposed to be higher quality, but I'm not really familiar with the differences, nor do I think it's worth the extra money. I'd go with the standard.

Hard Drive: Upgrade to Solid State or Fusion Drive

Upgrading the hard drive won't improve gaming performance, but it will make everything you do on your system faster overall. Not 100% sure, but I think your computer has a 500GB drive in there right now. decent space, but bare bones performance. Upgrading to a Fusion Drive or SSD will give you a huge performance jump. SSDs are the fastest drives out there, but assuming you don't want to decrease your disk space, your going to have to pay the premium. SSHDs aka Fusion Drives offer the best of both worlds; they add flash storage to a standard drive, and optimize performance by putting the system files and most frequently used files and programs on the flash section. Huge performance boost for a MUCH lower price than an SSD. I love these things, and definitely recommend one if budget is an issue. To upgrade your drive, you'll need to either have a backup you can restore to the new drive, or clone your existing hard drive to the new drive beforehand. My recommended method of doing this is by buying a hard drive enclosure. It's super affordable, and will let you repurpose your old hard drive as an external drive or backup drive when you're done.

CPU, Motherboard, and GPU:

Ok, here's where everything gets complex. The RAM and Hard Drive are easy upgrades, but while they will definitely speed things up, they won't help with gaming performance as much as this will. Your processor is trying to handle running the computer and running the games at the same time, and since it's not a great processor, it can't do that very well. Upgrading the processor allows your computer to do a lot more at once, and adding a GPU essentially gives games their own dedicated processor to work with. You'll see huge gaming performance boosts by going this route. Here's the trouble though: Your CPU is integrated in the motherboard. The only way to upgrade it is by swapping in a new motherboard with a better integrated processor. The silver lining here is that your computer model line had several motherboard options, both with more powerful CPUs as well as dedicated integrated GPUs. This means that by buying a new motherboard, you could upgrade your CPU, add a GPU, or both!
Here's the problem though. These motherboards are hard to find, expensive, or both. Parts-People.com has the listings and Dell Part numbers for several upgrades to your system, both with and without NVidia GPUs.

No GPU:
i5-4210U 1.7GHz - 6YPRH |
i5-5200U 2.2GHz - THVGR |
i7-4510U 2.0GHz - 7G1CD

With GPU:
i5-4210U 1.7GHz - 1P4HG |
i5-5200U 2.2GHz - T7TC4 |
i7-4510U 2.0GHz - CHXGJ

As you can see...pricey AND sold out. But at least this gives you a references. You may also notice that the ones with NVidia GPUs actually say they are only compatible with models that already had a discrete GPU...that's not actually true. I double checked with one of their technicians; all you'd need would be a replacement fan/heatsink. The one in your system only covers the CPU. The new one would cover both the CPU and the GPU. Fortunately, this part is inexpensive, both on the Parts-People site and on eBay.
Speaking of eBay, I think it's the best option for finding one of these motherboards. I did find the best version of the bunch for sale, but they're still quite pricey. There is another option though. By watching eBay for used Dell Inspiron models that have the motherboard you need, you might be able to find and win an auction for a whole computer at a far lower price point than the motherboard alone. As it turns outYou'd need to look for keywords like processor speed, and hope that if you tactfully asked if it said "nvidia" somewhere, the seller would understand what to look for. It gets risky, but you might even find auctions for damaged versions being sold for parts. Idiot cracked his screen? Motherboard's probably ok! Idiot spilled beer all over the computer...avoid that one. You wouldn't be restricted to Inspiron 15 (3542) either. As it turns out, these boards were used in Inspiron 14 (3442) and Inspiron 17 (5748) models as well. Definitely helpful if you go that route. Hell, with nothing wrong with it and at the right price point, you might find a whole new computer this way!

Speaking of a new computer...we come to my final point. Cost and worth. If you were to buy the RAM, Fusion Drive, external enclosure, i7 + GPU Motherboard, and Fan/Heatsink right now, you'd be looking at something like $350. Not terrible in the grand scheme of things, especially considering the fact that you could buy them at separate times, upgrading in stages as budget allows. However, the Wirecutter's pick for a budget laptop is $550 on Amazon, and would match or exceed the performance of everything above with no hassle or downtime. Just something to consider!

Phew! That was a lot. Hopefully it's helpful information, and gives you an idea of your options. Let me know if you have any questions!

u/LonerIM2 · 2 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

Sure, you already have 8GB ram in the laptop I assume you are looking to get another 8GB stick ? if so then this one would work

u/Okoloner · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

Okay brother, here's the dealio. First a disclaimer. If you have $50 in the bank, and have to have this laptop for school or work, don't even risk it. I was successful, and I'm happy I did it now that it is all back together. But it was scary. There were several instances where I was really worried about breaking something irreparably. If you've got enough money to buy something else, and just have the itch to upgrade this machine and the confidence to do so, here are the parts I bought:

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12800-204-Pin-Notebook-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

http://www.amazon.com/Protronix-Optical-Drive-Caddy-Universal/dp/B004XIUQYA?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

What I ended up doing is putting the SSD where the HDD is now, and putting the HDD in the caddy. The bezel from the original drive can be removed and placed on the caddy. Just dig your fingernails underneath the top of the bezel and pull outward and downward. I was worried about it breaking, but it'll come off.

Also, the RAM was a pain in the butt until I realized how to install it. To remove the 4gb stick, I pulled the little clips <-- outward --> with my middle fingers, and pulled the ram forward with my pointer finger.

To install the 8gb chip, just insert it down into the slot, then push backwards towards the motherboard. It will just click into place. Took me about 15 minutes to figure out.

When you go to reinstall the ribbon cables for the keyboard and trackpad, there are little black plastic clips that clip down onto the cable and hold it into place. The bigger cable is fairly easy to get back in. The smaller cable was harder for me. I recommend holding the keyboard up like a book (left side on the table, right side in the air) instead of like a calendar (back side on the table, front side in the air). You'll see what I mean when you get there.

Other than that, just pay a lot of attention to the video. He does a good job explaining the actually dis-assembly process.

https://youtu.be/ByyYIzs6Cs8

And seriously guys, if you've never done this before (like me) and breaking this laptop is going to make you cry, don't even try it. It's a great laptop for the money. You don't always have to have more, more, more.

u/AdityaRav · 2 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

I searched around and found a website recommending laptops for pool studio:

blog.structurestudios.com/software/structure-studios-computer-hardware-requirements

The only one that fits the bill for <900$ is Del i7559 whose i7 hyperthreaded(HQ) is currently on offer at Dell.com for 800$. For the remaining 100$ i recommend an mainly ram upgrade and SSD upgrade(if possible) to help run program faster.

u/Shuurk · 2 pointsr/AlienwareAlpha

You need DDR3L memory.

u/jnxjnx · 2 pointsr/buildapc

yeah 1600 is fine. get a single 8gb stick instead. http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12800-204-Pin-Notebook-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406240123&sr=1-1&keywords=ddr3+1600+sodimm+8gb

i have no clue how your ram config set up gets you 6GB. you have 2 ram slots. maybe 2gb soldered on mobo, and 2x2gb? or it's 1x4gb and 1x2gb?

u/Kotulcn · 2 pointsr/synology

Crucial 8GB Single DDR3L 1600 MT/s (PC3L-12800) SODIMM 204-Pin Laptop Memory (CT102464BF160B)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_azUFyb5D2FXTS

u/ramram420 · 2 pointsr/macbook

It's a hard disk with solid-state storage in it. I would go for the SSD. The Samgsung 850 EVO 500gb (or 250gb) SSD is the best bang for your buck. A reputable brand and an affordable price.

I think 2009 and 2012 models have different RAM.

This is the RAM you will need. http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/macbook-pro-%2813-inch%2C-mid-2009%29/CT3309352


2012's use DDR3 1600 MHz

u/D-Fresh09 · 2 pointsr/AlienwareAlpha

16 I think is the max, I personally have 12GB RAM: one of the original 4GB sticks as well as this 8GB stick

u/BitcoinAllBot · 1 pointr/BitcoinAll

Here is the post for archival purposes:

Author: akorbtc

Content:

>How i heard about this:

> https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=567069.msg16988409#msg16988409

>What i bought:

>Qotom-Q190G4N-S08 Linux Mini PC with Celeron J1900 Quad Core Processor Quad Nic School Computer Fanless For Computer Micro USB

> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178872&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cmmmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel--Content--text--

> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LLEN5FQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

>A quick link to Github page:

> https://github.com/mmgen/MMGenLive

u/dickalan1 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Wow! Thanks for the quick reply! - This thread is an awesome resource!

So what do you mean exactly by the "speed". -Is that referencing the 2,4,or 8gb? Or are you refering to a different metric I'm unaware of?

To get more specific my system already has this 4b stick:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LDLV6S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

But I'm looking to get the same thing but the 8gb version here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I eventually plan to get the two 8gb sticks=16gb. But would you recommend I just get a second 4gb stick for the time being?

u/traal · 1 pointr/synology

You can put 8GB ($53) into the DS416play, then download and install the Docker package from the DS216+II.

u/18paddle · 1 pointr/24hoursupport

Thank you for your advice, I will try that. The warranty is already over so unfortunately I can't get it fixed. I am hoping that the problem is in the removable RAM. If its the RAM that's soldered to the motherboard, do you think that if I install 8gb RAM, it will counter the bad the one? Also, which of these two RAM do you recommend, crucial ballistix or regular?

u/wherelifeneverends · 1 pointr/techsupport

Thank you so much! By the way, if I wanted to stick some more RAM in this laptop, can I use any PC3-12800 option? I was planning to get a 8GB unit to supplement the initial 4GB.

u/ryanmercer · 1 pointr/chromeos

If you buy it on Amazon, buy the 2gb model then buy an 8gb stick. It cost me a little more than the 4gb model.

To take it apart it has rubber feet, you pry them off and then it's 4 screws and you then have to get a little screwdriver or something under the lip of the case and the bottom will pop off, then wham bam slide the ram stick in and thank you ma'am.

Here's the ram I went with https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y

Here's the 2gb model https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IT1WJZQ

208.17 for 10gb vs 194.99 for the 4gb model.

u/mixermixing · 1 pointr/buildapc

Wrong sub, but according to this video, looks like it takes DDR3.

u/TheKingofLaserKing · 1 pointr/buildapc

I have an old M14x r1 laptop (which I use for college stuff) which I want to upgrade the ram for. It currently only has 6GB of ram (1x 4gb stick and 1x 2gb). I want to replace the 2GB stick with this Crucial 8GB ram stick but I'm wondering if it would be compatible. It does have the same speed/voltage on it. I'm thinking it should work, but just want confirmation.

u/ThimeeX · 1 pointr/synology

I have one of these, I upgraded the RAM with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y - works great, even though 8GB is probably overkill. Installation was really easy, I suggest running the RAM test from the Synology Assistant to make sure all is OK.

I use 2 x 6TB WD Reds in mine, SHR (Synology Hybrid Raid), and use Amazon Glacier to back up important folders (such as Photos) as my offsite insurance plan. It's pretty cheap to backup, monthly costs are around $0.80. It get's expensive to restore so this offsite backup solution is mostly an "insurance policy" in case of house fire or something like that.

u/Pen_is_implied · 1 pointr/hardwareswap

Just letting you know that even if that is brand new, you can get it for $59 on [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B006YG8X9Y/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new) and $68 on [Newegg] (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148679&cm_re=crucial_DDR3L_RAM-_-20-148-679-_-Product). I'd get better pictures next time too, you cannot see the model numbers in those (which is a must to verify info).

u/XBrav · 1 pointr/Lenovo

I can't vouch for those sticks, but I'm running two of these in my x220 with a modified BIOS:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006YG8X9Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/void_nemesis · 1 pointr/SuggestALaptop

Not really, no. First link is 8GB of DDR3, second is 8GB of DDR4. DDR3 is not produced anymore, and hasn't been for years, so stocks are dwindling. It's inferior in every aspect, including power consumption, so it really doesn't make sense to use DDR3 instead of DDR4.

u/Goliad293 · 1 pointr/computerhelp

Germany! But I think I was wrong, the one I found looks different but I think its the same. But I am going for the one thats 10 euros cheaper, it has the same specs so it doesnt matter I guess. https://www.amazon.de/Crucial-CT102464BF160B-Speicher-PC3L-12800-204-Pin/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1E9VXKAJCCAHV&keywords=8gb+ram+ddr3+1600&qid=1556655376&s=gateway&sprefix=8gb+ram+ddr3+1&sr=8-3

u/RA2lover · 1 pointr/laptops

These seem to use M.2 SSDs instead of SATA SSDs.

M.2 is a new standard that basically allows flash storage to have direct access to PCIe lanes(improving transfer rates to several times faster than SATA, which already is the speed bottleneck for higher-end SSDs such as Samsung's 850 series). Unfortunately, it has the issue of being limited to a motherboard connection, limiting the number of ports(most laptops with M.2 only have one M.2 port) and its physical dimensions, which ultimately limit their capacity to lower than SATA SSDs. Intel's been working on a U.2 connector that allows using cables at M.2 speeds and allows for SSDs with capacities you'd only be able to fit in a SATA bay before. Unfortunately, it hasn't gained any significant traction in the laptop market because of its increased height and has only gotten a significant market hold in the enterprise storage market as of now.

This doesn't mean you can't use another SATA SSD you can get at the prices listed above as their HDDs tend to be SATA devices. 128GB isn't enough storage for more than Windows(which can take about 64GB depending on installed features such as a factory reset image) and a Smart Response cache, which is an Intel technology that attempts to increase apparent HDD speeds by dynamically keeping a small part of the HDD's contents (specifically, the contents accessed more often) into the SSD.

Keeping a lot of data in a small SSD is bad for its lifetime, though. SSDs support a limited number of writes before they fail, and that figure is currently somewhere from 350~1000 for each sector(small fixed block of data used for IO operations, usually between 512 bytes and 4 KB). Manufacturers have introduced ways to get around such limitations, such as allocating additional space in the SSD to be used to replace sectors that failed, or support for TRIM(which marks the blocks as deleted instead of physically overwriting them), but the most important method is wear leveling - essentially managing unused space so as to make sure its sectors get an equal amount of use in order to prevent overused sectors from failing prematurely - which is why you don't want to fill the SSD more than about 75%. a 128GB SSD will still happily support at least 50 TB written to it over its lifetime, though(about 28GB/day every day for 5 years), assuming these measures are taken.

a 500GB or larger SSD will let you store your data directly into the SSD without needing to swap it in and out constantly.

You could get this laptop(6700HQ/960M/8GB RAM) for $750, a 1 TB SSD for $230, and use the laptop's 1TB SSHD as an external HDD with a $10 enclosure, which sums up to $990.
The laptop also comes with a M.2 port and an additional DDR3L slot for further expansion, and some good upgrades over its lifetime would be getting another 8GB RAM to take advantage of dual channel memory(currently at $40) and a M.2 SSD once they get affordable enough to justify their additional performance.

u/tbmny · 1 pointr/emulation

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VBNSO8U

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YG8X9Y

This should do the trick. You have to buy the RAM and HDD, but it should still be below 200, and can go as far as running Gamecube games poorly, so N64 shouldn't give you any problems. If you're going to do PSX, you'll probably wanna stick with like Mednafen so the games run smoothly. I don't use Retroarch, but I imagine there are tutorials for booting directly to that if you wanted to use this as a plug-n-play kind of device, and I know Kodi supports Launchbox and there are definitely ways to boot to Kodi.

If that one runs out of stock and you're impatient, you could also get this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KR0QHXW

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YG8X9Y

Same story as the other one.

u/xoxoburnburn · 1 pointr/thinkpad

I'm pretty sure this is compatible with the t450s. I was eyeing it for a while until I found out I was barely using 2.5 GB out of 4 GB with linux.

u/dabox01 · 1 pointr/thinkpad

Most posts/forums I've seen recommend this Crucial model. The same model you have in your guide. I'll know if it works once I do the upgrade. Beware though that if you put 12GB RAM in the laptop, you'll only get dual channel capability on the first 8GB and the remaining 4GB will be single channel since that capability only is possible in pairs of the same capacity.

u/trashcan86 · 1 pointr/thinkpad

I'd do these options:

i5-5300U @ 2.30 GHz

4 GB RAM

500 GB HDD

No NGFF SSD

FHD display non-touch

Backlit keyboard

Smart card reader

Fingerprint reader

7265 wireless

Then go to accessories > power and add the ThinkPad Battery 68+ which is the extended battery

This base machine will set you back $847.39 from the Corporate Perks website (http://shop.lenovo.com/perksoffer/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/t-series/t450s/, password is FLEN*2V)

Then from Amazon, buy:

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12800-204-Pin-Notebook-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y (for $34.99)

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX200-500GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B00RQA6E20 (for $149.99)

Then upgrade your machine.

Total will come to $1032.37 (a whole $200 or so cheaper than if you tried to get the upgrades out of the box).

u/JagSKX · 1 pointr/laptops

I have a 2013 Dell Latitude 3540 with the same i5-4200u CPU which I still use fairly regularly as a secondary laptop to watch / listen to videos and browse the web. Also use it to play some old games with either the the Intel HD 4400 or the dedicated Radeon HD 8850m. It has 8GB of RAM (2 x 4GB), 2TB hard drive and 1080p screen.

There is no 12GB RAM stick. Your laptop has 4GB of onboard RAM (soldered into the motherboard). You can install a 4GB or 8GB stick of RAM. 8GB is still sufficient enough and allows the RAM to run in dual channel mode (full speed). Your laptop's RAM is currently operating in asynchronous dual channel mode because of the 4GB onboard RAM and 2GB RAM in the slot. Installing a 8GB stick will increase the total RAM to 12GB and will still operate in asynchronous dual channel mode. That is faster than only using the 4GB onboard RAM (single channel or half speed), but it is slower than dual channel mode. If you play games with the Intel HD 4400, then for best performance you want to install 4GB of RAM to allow the RAM to operate in dual channel mode. You are not going to see a massive increase in performance; it will be more like a 5% to 10% increase at most depending on the game. If you do not play games, then just add an 8GB RAM stick.

The Latitude 3540 takes about 90 seconds to get to the Windows 10 desktop (including entering my password) and it takes about another 180 seconds (3 minutes) for all of the background processes to load and the hard drive activity light to stop flashing. If it takes 10 minutes for your laptop to become usable, then there is definitely a problem. Perhaps it is just bloated because you never reinstalled Windows before which is not unheard of. But reinstalling Windows 10 (assuming you currently have it) should fix the issue. Well... at least make the laptop usable in 5 minutes...

Replacing the hard drive with a 2.5" SSD should allow you to boot into Windows 10 in about 20 seconds and all of the background processes will probably load up in 5 to 10 seconds. But you should be able to immediately use the laptop. I haven't upgraded the 2TB HDD to a 2TB SSD because that is roughly a $225 upgrade and I thinking about retiring this laptop sometime next year.

You cannot upgrade the CPU because it is soldered into the motherboard, and you cannot add a graphics card. As stated above, to get the best performance out of the Intel HD 4400 you should simply install a 4GB RAM stick. Example games I played using the Intel HD 4400 in the past at 1920x1080 resolution are as follows:

- Mass Effect Trilogy

- Fallout 3

- Fallout New Vegas

- Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines

- Skyrim (Not the Special Edition version) @ 1600x900 resolution.

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I recommend the following upgrades. Perhaps wait for a Black Friday sale on the 2.5" 1TB SSD do not necessary have to be Crucial. It is very unlikely the old DDR3L RAM will go on sale.

- Crucial MX500 1TB SDD

- Crucial 4GB Single DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/S (PC3-12800)

or

- Crucial 8GB Single DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/S (PC3-12800)

u/theadj123 · 1 pointr/homeassistant

You're fine on the SSD, just don't go retaining tons of logs because that's what will eat your space. 2GB RAM is fine to start, but if you start packing in automations and a lot of docker containers you're probably going to need to add more. Having said that, RAM isn't exactly expensive at the low end https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC3-12800-Unbuffered-204-Pin/dp/B006YG8X9Y/

u/-Cheezus_H_Rice- · 1 pointr/synology

Yes, this one: Crucial 8GB Single DDR3/DDR3L... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YG8X9Y?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/Redditenmo · 1 pointr/buildapc

Why not something like an intel Nuc?

Chances are your dad won't be downloading, so I don't see him needing more than a 250gig SSD (should be the same price as both the HDD's you've given him)

$120 Intel NUC NUC5CPYH

$39 8 gig ram

$80 250gig SSD

$85 win 10

$324 for a good web browsing pc.

u/firemikethegreat · 1 pointr/mac

Unfortunately, It is not possible to upgrade the CPU unless you are an expert engineer. Ram and SSD are fairly easy upgrades, and you can buy an great 525gb crucial SSD and 16gb of ram as a bundle for $200 (here) or the sad itself for $100 (here) plus 8gb of memory for $40 (here) for a total cost of $140. I would greatly recommend going with one of these options, as it would greatly speed up your old Mac. Have fun with your new toy!

u/thejkm · 1 pointr/pics

Ah, gotcha. The memory required is more like $270, but yeah. There is a lot that goes into customizing your machine exactly the way you want it. Go look up Lenovo or Dell's All-in-ones.. You can't customize anything. Apple offers it, for a cost.

I, personally, would get the memory and install it myself, and I think that's your point. However, that doesn't mean there isn't a value above the literal lowest possible cost of the parts. Even your own 15 minutes is worth something, right?

Anyway, not to change the subject, but during the comparative research I did to respond to your question, I found it interesting that the Dell 27" XPS Touch (considered to be a competitor to the iMac) only has 2 slots for memory. It's kind of a hard argument to fault Apple for charging $600 to upgrade their machine to 32GB when only 16GB is possible in the HP, Lenovo, or Dell equivalents.

u/ThinkMention · 1 pointr/buildapc

Your laptop has 4 ram slots but the 3rd and 4th only work if you have a quad core processor(name ends with QM), if you have a dual core processor then only 2 would work

I am not sure if each of your slots support the newer ram(16GB per slot) or if the processor can handle it(probably not), this isn't an issue unless you want 32GB with 2 slots, for 4 slots you can run 8GB in each slot with little to no issues

Do you want to up your current ram or replace it all ?

Adding ram to existing ram requires some information about existing ram so the newer ones won't run into luck trying to run with existing ones

You should look for DDR3 SODIMM 1600MHZ CL11, probably this is the one with high compatibility without searching about existing ram

This or it's x2 kit should run

This is the second grade of the previous if you want to save $

There is a good chance they won't work if the existing ram is far from their operating range, however these have wide operating range

So it's better to know what ram you have already before adding, but if you are replacing all existing ram there are better options than these.

u/Nvidiuh · 1 pointr/computers

I found this kit which is actually currently on sale, although it's still a tad spendy. Then there's this kit which is still expensive, but it is the cheapest I could find on newegg for any 8GB stick of 1600 MHz laptop ram that's not a sketchy buy. I went on to Amazon, and guess what. They have the same kits for the same prices. Unless you want to go with even slower ram, or a less reliable or unproven brand, these look like the best options you currently have. It really doesn't help that the memory market is so expensive right now. Just this time last year I could have bought this same 2X8 kit for probably $35-$40, but now it's $50. I always suggest that you go with a dual stick kit over a single stick, as it will set your ram in a dual channel configuration, making certain tasks run more smoothly and faster. If you know the number of ram slots on your laptop motherboard, which I'm pretty sure all HP laptops since the early 2000s have had 2 slots, then definitely spend the extra few dollars on the 2 stick kit. If money's really that tight, the single 8GB stick should do you just fine. If we really get down to brass tacks, you can check your ram currently in the laptop and if it's a single 4GB stick in one of two slots, you could just buy another stick of that ram with the same CAS latency, frequency, capacity, and voltage. All of that info should be on a sticker on the stick. Other than the used market, or slower ram speeds, this is what I came up with. There are other options on Amazon for cheaper, but a lot of them look relatively sketch. Hopefully this is useful info to you. Good luck with the search.

u/ongy33 · 1 pointr/singapore

Should I get this off amazon or go to Sim Lim tower and buy it? If I were to go Sim Lim, which shop should I go?

u/NoHaxPlx · 1 pointr/SuggestALaptop

Laptop companies are getting smart about Display Size. It's more preference now than it is a huge price difference.

A couple models I'd suggest:

  • MSI 17.3" 970M -- $1500

  • MSI 15.6" 970M -- $1500


    These laptops will blow away any 870m graphics card you might be looking at. Don't worry about the differences between the i7-4700's and the i7-4800's... It's not enough to even look at twice. If you want a 4900 XTreme series, you're going to spend an extra $700+ on top of the $1500, so don't bother. Also, you won't find many 880M or 780M graphics cards laptops for less than $1600; they are also arguably worse than the 970m. (which is extremely surprising, usually the last generation's 80 card does better than the next generations 70 card.)

     

    You can always upgrade RAM down the road: Crucial 8GB x 1

    The 17" features a better deal, comes with a $200 Intel package at the same price, and both are $30 cheaper than Amazon is selling them for; they both feature a single stick of 8GB DDR3L RAM, so if you are going to upgrade RAM down the road, MAKE SURE you buy 1 x 8GB DDR3L RAM, as I put in the link.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Edit: If a Solid-State Drive (SSD) is that important to you, 128GB Crucial SSD... If you want more space, just search it out, shouldn't need much more though honestly; just put your most used applications on the SSD (Favorite Games and Programs), and you'll be running at blistering fast loading times in game; you'll notice the difference, I promise you that.

    Installing SSD into MSI GT70
u/XFrozenGrapesX · 1 pointr/chromeos

Crucial 8GB Single DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL11 SODIMM 204-Pin 1.35V/1.5V Notebook Memory CT102464BF160B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Xq3Eub1GKZFGA

Sorry. I referenced a single 8 GB stick. Any of that will work. If it is for just Chrome OS I read here that it won't recognize more than 4 GB. Not sure about that though. But if it is for Linux, then you are fine.

u/somethingonthewing · 1 pointr/buildapc

DDR3 SODIMM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_VDHFzbB09ZZCE

but if the machine only has 2gb right now i bet the cpu and gpu are too old as well

u/dct- · 1 pointr/computer_help

Crucial 8GB Single DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/S (PC3-12800) Unbuffered SODIMM 204-Pin Memory - CT102464BF160B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lfUBCbJRKC508

This well take your 2 gb to 8gb. Anything more than 8 would be really unnecessary

u/civilthebest · 1 pointr/EngineeringStudents

it definitely does depend on campus - but for the most part now any engineering school in the US has a solid computer lab for their engineering students. Mine does even thought it's not a private school.

But here is a very cheap alternative for you:

If you wait until June - July, this laptop will be available for $250:
http://www.amazon.com/F555LA-AB31-15-6-inch-Full-HD-Laptop-Windows/dp/B011KFQASE/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1458874113&sr=1-2&keywords=asus+laptop

You can upgrade with the following (optional):

SSD Drive (there are many sales happening every month you can get 250gb for $65 that is when I bought it):

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E250B-AM/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=cm_cr_dp_asin_lnk

RAM upgrade ($30) for a total of 12gb:

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12800-204-Pin-Notebook-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=cm_cr_dp_asin_lnk

Enclosure for the hard drive already in your laptop ($10 - optional):

http://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Sabrent-2-5-Inch-Enclosure-EC-UM30/dp/B00MQ97QGE/ref=cm_cr_dp_asin_lnk

Total: $345
you get a kick ass, 1080p screen fast laptop to run many programs

u/xiaodown · 1 pointr/VirginiaTech

I actually don't think those requirements are absurd.

Let's break it down:

> What do you wish you’d known when you were in my position?

No one looks at your computer and gives you shit about it; having said that, see my final point below. By the time you're a senior, a $3500 laptop bought when you were a freshman will probably not pass the incoming freshman's requirements. Know who cares? Not your professors.

> Do I need the horsepower they suggest?

No, but yes. What they're suggesting is a "reasonable" power level. An i5 is the "mainstream" processor; and they don't specify speed, so get a low-end one. Slower/older/worse/cheaper procs may do what you need, but you will feel the slow down.

> Purchase/rent through the bookstore?

God, never rent, and never buy anything from the bookstore (even books if you can help it). The bookstore is a total and complete rip off in every way. Buy yourself a good laptop.

> Mac with windows – worth the effort?

No. But everyone in the business world uses a Mac, so ... if you want to know Mac OSX for later, maybe? There's no reason to run Windows on a Mac unless you A.) are gaming, or B.) there's some random, esoteric piece of software that only works on windows.

But again, no one cares. No one is going to get penis envy looking at your super cool macbook pro. People are more worried about taking notes and passing tests and browsing dank memes posting that thing on that girl's facebook feed that you have a crush on, or whatever college kids do these days. :P

> Should I buy office on campus, or shop it online?

See below; most majors will allow you to get a free or cheap copy of Windows and Office.

Now, some comments on the actual specs:

If the SSD is breaking the bank, just buy a normal laptop, then buy an SSD and put it in. There's deals all the time on /r/buildapcsales - including right now a 250GB Samsung 850 EVO (good hard drive) for $79. It'll be blank, but whatever, see below for software. And by the way, no one upgrade makes a difference in the speed "feel" of a computer more than an SSD.

16G of memory is overkill, but memory is so cheap, I haven't built/bought a computer in ~4 years without 16G. If the place you're buying your laptop from is gouging you on the cost of memory, just get a laptop with 2GB or 4GB, and swap in 16G. Same thing, /r/buildapcsales had this flash newegg sale four days ago with 16G of laptop ram for $47.

There, there's two upgrades, for $130, that take a base-line laptop into serious-workstation territory.

You'll (probably?) get a copy of Windows and Office just for being a student at Virginia Tech. After you swap in a (blank) SSD, you can load Windows from a USB stick, after downloading the ISO from the computing center's website. If you have trouble with this, find the Engineering major on your dorm floor and offer to buy pizza in exchange for some help. If, for whatever reason, your major doesn't get Windows and Office for free, it's at least discounted. Or, again, find that Engineering major, ask them which one of their friends runs Linux and refers to Bill Gates as the devil and Microsoft as M$, and ask if you can have his copy of Windows and Office from the computing center in exchange for pizza.

I mean, you said it yourself:

> Thanks a lot…I do hope to use the machine for a good while,

So, don't buy a $400 laptop and expect it to last until 2021. Spend a good $1500 or so on the one thing that you will use more than anything else you own except maybe a bed for the next 4 years. Compared to the cost of education, it's next to nothing.

Seriously, your education is going to cost you $50,000 just for in-state tuition. A $1500 laptop that will last you for four years bumps the per-credit-hour of a 120 credit education from $417 per credit-hour to $428 per credit-hour.

TL;DR: there's not a lot that Engineering students won't do for pizza.

edit: I'm passionate about computer hard ware so as I think of things, I'm adding them. The one thing that you MUST get in a laptop, and I CANNOT believe that their specs didn't say this: do NOT get a 1366x768 pixel screen! Get at least 1920x1080 ("full HD"). You literally won't have enough screen real estate to see what you're working on, especially as you get into Visio and Project, not to mention just web browsing.

The other thing I'll mention, since I'm actually looking at laptops for you is how goddamn cheap they've become.

For instance, this one for $560, free prime shipping, from amazon, and has everything you need, except that the hard drive is slow as stale shit, and it only has 8GB of ram. Which, again, is fine, but you can upgrade by buying one additional 8GB stick of ram for $30 (assuming it has a free ram slot). And again, you can get a 250GB high quality SSD for $90 shipped even without looking for a sale. So, $560 + $30 + $90 = $680 will literally buy you a good laptop that meets their needs, minus MS Office. Damn, that's nice.

Or, I just went to Lenovo's site and configured this laptop, with a full HD screen, an i7 (more than you need), a graphics card (you don't need but if you play games, yay!), and an SSD, PLUS OFFICE, for under $1200. It still only has 8GB of ram, which, again, is fine, but if you need to upgrade, see above - $30.

u/flint246 · 1 pointr/hardwareswap

Amazon has this for $26 right now.

u/JeanBen · 1 pointr/buildapc

You can get this Crucial 8GB stick. Just be careful when chosing your RAM, you need DDR3L-1600Mhz !

u/BJWTech · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

In my opinion you are best served by using a pfSense router and Ubuquiti Access Point's.

The pfSense router should have a processor that supports AES-NI.

This is a great lil router. Add a mSata drive and a stick of ram and you are set on the router side.

For the AP's, decide if you want to ceiling mount or wall mount, then you can filter down this list to suit your needs.

I use this setup with a slightly beefier router and one Ubuquiti AC Lite, mounted on the ceiling of my second floor. It is situated near the center of my house and blankets both floors with a strong signal.

u/Route66_LANparty · 1 pointr/buildapc

> The only thing is that they are a bit more expensive than building my own, but I can't beat the size.

Don't look past the nice troubleshooting feature of an external power brick that you can easily swap or cheaply replace to diagnose problems. Also since you don't need much space for this task, little 120+GB SSDs would be perfect. Lowering heat, giving them better performance, and reducing chance of a mechanical failure.

As to more expensive... Still comes in at $300 budget and that's with 8GB RAM and an SSD! Highly recommend you max them out at 8GB since they only have one memory slot.

u/VietnameseHooker · 1 pointr/tablets

Good point, hopefully the Switch will call for a new demand of tablets to compete with Nintendo.

You say 8GB of RAM would consume power and cooling issues but I would argue it would do the opposite. With more RAM your tablet won't so easily overheat like, say, a tablet with 4GBs of RAM because there more room for apps to use and less stress on the memory and if it's less prone to overheat then it won't consume as much power. Bottom line, a tablet would run more efficiently with more RAM.

I can see your argument about cost but RAM these days are so darn cheap! You can buy 8GB of ram for $53!

u/101Airborne · 1 pointr/thinkpad

This might be a bad question but I have never used eBay before ... is it brand new?

I just returned my T450s because of horrible coil whine and in anticipation of the T460s. With all these recent reviews, Im actually longing for the t450s back (except the noise of course). The design/shape/screen/keyboard were perfect. Hopefully yours is rock solid.

Here is the ram I used. https://www.amazon.ca/Crucial-PC3-12800-204-Pin-Notebook-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 ... Worked perfectly.

u/Naetharu · 1 pointr/techsupport

The RAM that they are trying to sell you is the wrong kind. It is 240 pin and used for desktop computers and looks like this: LINK - it will not work in your laptop at all.

You need a soDIMM format stick of RAM. So long as it is from a good brand and is DDR3 soDIMM it does not matter which stick you purchase. RAM is the same as far as your computer is concerned. Technically clock speeds play a role but not that much so just look for a decent price in a mainstream name brand. Something like this: LINK

u/Hoppopotamus · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

What you need is 1 stick of DDR3L SODIMM RAM with 8gb. I do not know where you live so i can't tell you where to buy. Here is an example from amazon that should fit.

u/longhorn333 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Hi. I bought a cheap laptop as Amazon's deal of the day the other week and would like to upgrade the RAM. The laptop is a Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e; here's the link to the page and user guide on Lenovo's website. Unfortunately, Lenovo doesn't provide any useful information in its user guide.

I've run crucial's memory program and it suggested this RAM. However, going through the reviews and Lenova's ad copy, it looks like this RAM is for Macs?

This RAM, however, is the RAM most commonly purchased by people that also purchased a Yoga 11e on Amazon. It's also a few dollars cheaper.

Which should I buy?

Also, any other recommendations to upgrade the laptop. It's pretty good for what I use it for, but I would like to be able to play Civ V on higher settings. Oddly, the demo for Beyond Earth ran really smoothly while Civ V doesn't run nearly as well.

Thanks in advance.

u/xtothel · 1 pointr/postprocessing

Looks like there is room for 1 additional stick of ram, you can get something like this to double the amount available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-PC3L-12800-SODIMM-204-Pin-CT102464BF160B/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511889953&sr=8-1&keywords=ddr3l1600+sdram

Though, what you could do is opening up the task manager when you have Spotify and LR/PS open and see how much RAM you have left. This will tell you if RAM is indeed a problem (I suspect it is, as LR/PS uses a lot of RAM).

Another contributor to the issue would be the 1TB HDD. Usually laptop hard drives are spin slower and thus the lower read/write speeds. When your laptop runs out of memory, Windows will attempt to use your hard drive as memory swap, since the hard drive is slow as well then you are waiting a long time and Spotify would stutter due to lack of memory and slow read/write.

So here's what you could do:

  1. Add an additional 8GB of RAM.

  2. Purchase a SSD, something like (I'm not familiar with UK prices, may want to shop around):https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00P73B1E4/ref=twister_B013ZJ4EWC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

  3. If you do get the SSD, what do you do with the 1TB that you had before? Two options: external enclosure, so you can use it as a portable, or get rid of your DVD drive and buy an adapter to put your 1TB drive where your DVD drive used to be.

    With the suggestions above, you'll end up spending probably close to your $300 limit, but no new laptop :(. I did have a look on Amazon and the closest laptop that's got 16GBs of RAM and 512GB SSD is selling for about $800, though it does have better graphics card and CPU. Though refurbished laptops are selling for $450 to $700, maybe you can consider those, but be wary of the warranty.
u/I3igAl · 1 pointr/amazon

I actually just grabbed this laptop:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011KFQASE

if you buy a used one from Amazon Warehouse Deals and use the coupon code "WDEARLY20" you will get an additional 20% off.

It has integrated graphics wich means it wont be pushing max detail 60 fps, but it should run League ok. the real selling point is a 1080p IPS screen wich is almost impossible to find under 500$. nearly every other laptop at this price has 720p screens with TN (not as good colors).

If you want to really improve the laptop, buy a RAM module and SSD.

Laptop RAM


Any SSD 240-512gb will be a major improvement over the built in HDD.

u/The--Technician · 1 pointr/SuggestALaptop

Based on your criteria..A great quality laptop would this [Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK]() that comes with a great i7 quad core processor, 8 GB RAM , a nice 1000 GB HDD =+ 8 GB SSD and of course, it comes with a very decent GTX 960 dedicated graphics card which will be your main performer in any graphic demanding applications. This laptop also has a great battery life and a very nice build quality. It is currently sold for a little over $800 which gives you a perfect option of getting another 8 GB RAM and an m.2 SSD card to install in it while still staying under $1000..

u/massivewang · 1 pointr/SuggestALaptop

The 980m is the best possible mobile GPU in your budget. It is about 30% more powerful than the 970m and so I suggest you buy the gigabyte p35Xv3


With your left over $100:

256gb mSATA SSD

1x 8GB DDr3

And then you have a laptop that's:

  • Quadcore i4710HQ
  • 980M 8gb
  • 16gb of ram
  • 256gb ssd
  • 1tb hd
  • 5.01 lbs
  • 15.16 x 10.63 x 0.83 inches
  • $1388.45 ($1300 Laptop + $55.46 SSD + $32.99 - Ram)

    In my opinion you won't find better than this, that 980m is a huge boost over the 970m:

    Witcher 3 1080p HIGH - scroll down to benchmark sections.

  • 980M = 48-63 FPS

  • 970M = 38-48 FPS

  • The witcher 3 chart here shows the following for 980m vs 970m http://www.notebookcheck.net/The-Witcher-3-Notebook-Benchmarks.143187.0.html

  • 1080p HIGH
    • AVG 61.4 FPS (min:43) vs AVG 47.8 fps (min:39) - 28% increase on avg fps


u/roj72 · 1 pointr/computers

Thanks so much. By it saying "16384-MB (8192-MB×2)" does that mean that I only have 2 ram ports? And where is the location of it in my laptop so I can make sure I currently have 1 8gb stick, instead of 2 4gbs. I have taken out the hard drive before so I know how to open the laptop. I found this, will it work/can I find it any cheaper than $86.
Just found this for $70. It is crucial brand, the other is kingston

u/BLKMGK · 0 pointsr/PFSENSE

Zotac ZBOX

Crucial 8gig stick

Samsung 850 EVO

My previous Realtek NIC box was cutting my line speeds in half and had a fan, this box still has Realtek NIC but it's not slowing me a bit at 100mbs speeds, has no fan, and is barely breaking a sweat. It has AES onboard but I've not done anything to push that. WiFi appears unsupported but I'm okay with that for now.

Cheap enough for you?