Current laptop I am using is >6 years old. Though it is mostly working fine but has started to shown sign of slowness now.
Initially was thinking to get a new laptop but since this one is still going ok for my current needs , think to give it a mid-life (or End-Life as you see) upgrade.
Laptop model is Lenovo Llex-2 14. Current specs are below
Processor : Intel Core i54210U
GPU : Dual (Onboard intel and Nvidia Geforce 820M)
Memory : 4GB DDR3L PC3-12800
Disk Drive : 500GB Seagate SSHD (what i recall some type of hybrid drive with 8GB SSD and 500GB HDD in single package)
I was thinking of upgrading RAM and/or Hard Disk to keep it usable for couple more years.
My Queries are
1) RAM - Though i know more is better. But is adding 4 GB more ram fine (making total 8GB) or should go ahead and add a 8 GB Module (making total 12 GB). Total Ram supported is 16GB as per manuals. 2 RAM slots ,One slot is having 4 GB stick and other is free now. Want spend minimum here as probably this ram cannot be used for any future purchase upgrade.
2) SSD - There is no M.2 slot in laptop . So only option is to replace existing HDD. Now as system is quite old, does it make sense to add higher models of SATA HDD or a slower models like Crucial BX/WD Green/Samsung QVO series would be fine. Should i go with 1TB option or remain with 500GB. Though 500GB would be fine for my use but was thinking of 1TB as SSD might still be used in future as an upgrade or as a external drive using enclosure.
3) Wifi - This is the one on which not too sure about. Inbuild wifi was running slow since about a year and there was frequent disconnection every few mins. Currently using it with a old USB dongle 150Mbps one. Thought external dongle is also not too good and disconnects frequently but still better than in build one.
What is suggested option - Should i change wifi module in laptop or get and external wifi dongle. and which one would be suitable options here.
Would like to keep overall budget limited to 5k. Can think of going till 10k based on reusability.
No heavy use case. its mostly browsing (but keep 10-20 tabs open), some online classes , some videos etc. No major gaming as such.
Initially was thinking to get a new laptop but since this one is still going ok for my current needs , think to give it a mid-life (or End-Life as you see) upgrade.
Laptop model is Lenovo Llex-2 14. Current specs are below
Processor : Intel Core i54210U
GPU : Dual (Onboard intel and Nvidia Geforce 820M)
Memory : 4GB DDR3L PC3-12800
Disk Drive : 500GB Seagate SSHD (what i recall some type of hybrid drive with 8GB SSD and 500GB HDD in single package)
I was thinking of upgrading RAM and/or Hard Disk to keep it usable for couple more years.
My Queries are
1) RAM - Though i know more is better. But is adding 4 GB more ram fine (making total 8GB) or should go ahead and add a 8 GB Module (making total 12 GB). Total Ram supported is 16GB as per manuals. 2 RAM slots ,One slot is having 4 GB stick and other is free now. Want spend minimum here as probably this ram cannot be used for any future purchase upgrade.
2) SSD - There is no M.2 slot in laptop . So only option is to replace existing HDD. Now as system is quite old, does it make sense to add higher models of SATA HDD or a slower models like Crucial BX/WD Green/Samsung QVO series would be fine. Should i go with 1TB option or remain with 500GB. Though 500GB would be fine for my use but was thinking of 1TB as SSD might still be used in future as an upgrade or as a external drive using enclosure.
3) Wifi - This is the one on which not too sure about. Inbuild wifi was running slow since about a year and there was frequent disconnection every few mins. Currently using it with a old USB dongle 150Mbps one. Thought external dongle is also not too good and disconnects frequently but still better than in build one.
What is suggested option - Should i change wifi module in laptop or get and external wifi dongle. and which one would be suitable options here.
Would like to keep overall budget limited to 5k. Can think of going till 10k based on reusability.
No heavy use case. its mostly browsing (but keep 10-20 tabs open), some online classes , some videos etc. No major gaming as such.