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Hello all
I'm currently in need of a bit more laptop-power, and wanted your advice on the dilemna I face....
I current own a Sony Vaio VGN-FZ21E.
Specs here: http/www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Sony_VAIO_FZ21E_VGN-FZ21E/version.asp
I upgraded it to 4gb RAM, but I only have 32 bit Windows Vista, so only 3gb is useable.
It has other problems. It is 5 years old, only has 160gb (almost full) hard drive, heats up quite a bit and has a dead battery.
I want to be able to use a lot more storeage space for my music, play the new FM 2013/Sim City and use for streaming media. It's capable but it's not capable enough at the moment.
I am tempted by a new laptop, but money is a bit tight and I still have some upgrade options.
I can buy Windows 8 for £25, which will mean I effectively move up to 4gb RAM. I can buy a new battery for £40-50 and also a new SATA hard drive to increase capacity. If I do this, do you think it will improve the system sufficiently for what I need it for. Is the processor strong enough for it to be worth it?
Any general advice greatly appreciated as I can't make my mind up at present...
Cheers!
I'm currently in need of a bit more laptop-power, and wanted your advice on the dilemna I face....
I current own a Sony Vaio VGN-FZ21E.
Specs here: http/www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Sony_VAIO_FZ21E_VGN-FZ21E/version.asp
I upgraded it to 4gb RAM, but I only have 32 bit Windows Vista, so only 3gb is useable.
It has other problems. It is 5 years old, only has 160gb (almost full) hard drive, heats up quite a bit and has a dead battery.
I want to be able to use a lot more storeage space for my music, play the new FM 2013/Sim City and use for streaming media. It's capable but it's not capable enough at the moment.
I am tempted by a new laptop, but money is a bit tight and I still have some upgrade options.
I can buy Windows 8 for £25, which will mean I effectively move up to 4gb RAM. I can buy a new battery for £40-50 and also a new SATA hard drive to increase capacity. If I do this, do you think it will improve the system sufficiently for what I need it for. Is the processor strong enough for it to be worth it?
Any general advice greatly appreciated as I can't make my mind up at present...
Cheers!