I'm looking for ways to upgrade my Acer Nitro 5 (2021 model) which has a GTX 1650 and a Ryzen 4600H. I know many will suggest just getting a better laptop, but I'm really interested in what upgrades I can do internally. Any suggestions?
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You can definitely upgrade the RAM and storage drives on your laptop. Those are the main upgrades that can improve performance. Some people might also advise building a desktop instead, but that's not what you're looking for. Just focus on those internal upgrades!
Your best bets are RAM and storage. Additionally, you can clean out your laptop or even reapply thermal paste to keep it running cool. A fresh install of Windows can also help it run better if you're experiencing slowdowns.
I added another 8GB of RAM to my Nitro 5, and it made a noticeable difference in performance. Swapping out the hard drive for an SSD is a worthwhile upgrade too, but I wasn't sure if that was possible either. It's great to know!
I didn’t even know the hard drive could be upgraded! Thanks for the heads up!
You can sometimes upgrade the display depending on the model but aside from RAM and SSD, the CPU and GPU are mostly fixed since they're soldered onto the motherboard.
First, tell us your specs! You'll want to ensure you have enough RAM and consider upgrading to a solid-state drive (SSD) for better performance.
I've got the GTX 1650 and Ryzen 4600H. I know I can change RAM but I'm unsure about SSD upgrades.
Thanks for that! I appreciate the focus on upgrades instead of telling me to get a new laptop.