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Thanks for the answers! As far as I'm understanding... the old ram might work with the new, but the new ram will match the speed of the old one. So is it better to run 8GB at a faster speed or 12GB at a slower speed? Technology is confusing =/

I just bought a new laptop and realized I have one ram space available. I have an old 4GB ram stick from my old laptop... can I use it with the new one? Will 8GB of RAM vs 12GB of RAM make a big difference ? The new laptop is a Lenovo Z50-70 I have attached pictures of the RAM sticks...

Thanks for all the replies. This is all very confusing to me lol

What about something like this... http://www.frys.com/product/8072044?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG It's an older model, but similar specs... i5, 8GB RAM, 500GB hard drive...goes for about $300 Would you buy a new model i5 for 500? or an older model with similar specs for 200 less? (assuming i...

Hey Math Geek , that's a great answer. I haven't really considered those things. So which laptop would you recommend for that price range ? (400-500) I will be using it mostly for media (downloading movies/tv shows, streaming) audio editing (recording and mixing music) and some video editing...

Thanks for the answers. Yeah, laptop prices totally baffle me... even with the same brands. Look at this one, it's also a Toshiba, same specs (but older generation processor) but sells for $130 more than the C55...

My laptop has gotten the water treatment and motherboard is now fried, so I'm looking to buy a new one... I am on a tight budget, but obviously would like to get the most bang for my buck. I've looked at a lot of laptops online and in stores, and I've noticed I can buy older/discontinued (but...