My laptop is starting to really drag. I've applied most of the software/clean-up solutions listed online, and now I think it's time for a hardware upgrade (and I'm too poor to just buy a new laptop).
What do you think would have the most performance bang for my buck? Replacing my hard drive with a solid state drive, or doubling my RAM (from 4 GB to 8 GB)? Or something else?
Some details:
I use my computer mostly just for internet, word processing, music, movies. Occasionally I use it for some light Photoshop, or for some relatively simple gaming (we're talking Hotline Miami, not The Witcher)
Specs:
Type: Dell Inspiron 15R N5010
Purchased: (refurbished) January 2011
Processor: i5 – M 460 – 2.53 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB Ram
OS: Windows 7
HD: 500 GB
Thanks!
What do you think would have the most performance bang for my buck? Replacing my hard drive with a solid state drive, or doubling my RAM (from 4 GB to 8 GB)? Or something else?
Some details:
I use my computer mostly just for internet, word processing, music, movies. Occasionally I use it for some light Photoshop, or for some relatively simple gaming (we're talking Hotline Miami, not The Witcher)
Specs:
Type: Dell Inspiron 15R N5010
Purchased: (refurbished) January 2011
Processor: i5 – M 460 – 2.53 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB Ram
OS: Windows 7
HD: 500 GB
Thanks!