I've got a Samsung laptop that's about five years old, equipped with an Intel Core i5-10210U processor and running Windows 10. Lately, it feels like it's slowing down, especially when I have a few things open at once. I'm currently working with 4GB of RAM, and although I upgraded to an SSD before, my laptop still struggles when I try to play games like WoW, Minecraft, or Skyrim. Task Manager shows my RAM usage at around 50% even with nothing open and it spikes to 90% when gaming, leading to crashes due to low memory. I'm considering an upgrade to 8GB of RAM, which I believe would suit my needs just fine, but I want to know if it's actually possible or worth it before I take it to a professional.
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Before you upgrade, make sure to check if your laptop’s RAM is removable or soldered on the motherboard. You could potentially get an 8GB stick for under $20 if your laptop supports it. It's a great upgrade and really enhances performance without the need for a new laptop yet!
Absolutely, upgrading your RAM is definitely worth it! If you can, look into getting 16GB instead of 8GB, since the extra RAM can help significantly with multitasking and performance, especially in games. More RAM means less reliance on your system's paging file, which can lead to smoother performance overall.
Definitely consider the upgrade! Adding RAM can improve your system's response time and help with game stability. If you're planning on staying with Windows 10, 8GB will be a noticeable boost, but if you can stretch your budget a bit, aiming for 16GB is even better.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll look into that. I was also told 8GB would be enough, but if 16GB isn’t too expensive, that might be a better long-term solution.