Possible Upgrades?

Mrnelson2003
Member

07-25-2017, 11:47 PM

You have a laptop with a dual slot setup, 8 GB of 1600 MHz RAM, an i5 3320M processor, and you're currently using Windows 10 Pro. You play games like CS:GO and Fortnite and plan to switch to lower-end titles in the future. What upgrades would be most beneficial?

Mrnelson2003

07-25-2017, 11:47 PM #1

atasell
Member

07-26-2017, 07:37 AM

You might consider installing another RAM stick in the extra port behind the keyboard.

atasell

07-26-2017, 07:37 AM #2

You might consider installing another RAM stick in the extra port behind the keyboard.

Sebluigi
Senior Member

727

07-28-2017, 04:10 AM

Observe those games to determine necessity; check RAM consumption. An SSD could also help with Windows performance even without one. You might maintain your current setup and upgrade later, or install it if space allows.

Sebluigi

07-28-2017, 04:10 AM #3

XODAAA
Member

07-28-2017, 05:17 AM

Already at full slots (2)

XODAAA

07-28-2017, 05:17 AM #4

Already at full slots (2)

Adam5908
Junior Member

07-28-2017, 07:15 AM

I chose to purchase an additional 2tb hdd for external storage and store games there. Then I considered upgrading the RAM or the CPU. I'm unsure which option to pick.

Adam5908

07-28-2017, 07:15 AM #5

I chose to purchase an additional 2tb hdd for external storage and store games there. Then I considered upgrading the RAM or the CPU. I'm unsure which option to pick.

TheSlashinator
Junior Member

07-28-2017, 02:21 PM

It's probable that upgrading the CPU won't be possible with that laptop. They're often permanently attached to the motherboard.

TheSlashinator

07-28-2017, 02:21 PM #6

It's probable that upgrading the CPU won't be possible with that laptop. They're often permanently attached to the motherboard.

jonbonjovy
Junior Member

08-01-2017, 01:08 PM

As I see, it is not. Here is a link:
https://support.lenovo.com/gr/en/so...d-...i-and-w530

jonbonjovy

08-01-2017, 01:08 PM #7

As I see, it is not. Here is a link:
https://support.lenovo.com/gr/en/so...d-...i-and-w530

1levelup
Member

08-01-2017, 02:51 PM

When considering lower-end laptops, upgrading the CPU might not be necessary. Just keep your money and invest in a different setup.

1levelup

08-01-2017, 02:51 PM #8

When considering lower-end laptops, upgrading the CPU might not be necessary. Just keep your money and invest in a different setup.

Yoshix
Member

228

08-19-2017, 10:40 PM

Thank you very much for the responses! I will likely hold onto my money, even though I expect I won't purchase a PC anytime soon :/

Yoshix

08-19-2017, 10:40 PM #9

Thank you very much for the responses! I will likely hold onto my money, even though I expect I won't purchase a PC anytime soon :/