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Crucial 16GB Single DDR4 2666 MT/s (PC4-21300) DR X8 SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - CT16G4SFD8266
Speeds up to 3200 MT/s and faster data rates are expected to be available as DDR4 technology maturesIncrease bandwidth by up to 30%Reduce power consumption by up to 40% and extend battery lifeFaster burst access speeds for improved sequential data throughputOptimized for next generation processors and platforms
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u/Mindless_Art · 6 pointsr/mac

Hey there,

hope I can help you a bit in the following. The selection of devices you have in mind is already very good, I'd say, all those machines are great in their own right. So I imagine that it is hard to choose between them... Since you are a developer, and since you didn't say anything about GPU-heavy tasks like gaming, video editing etc. being a thing, I think we can do without a comparison of GPU power here, but I can still do that later on in case you want me to, for video editing, gaming etc. purposes.

I think as a very first step, it makes sense to take a look at the Geekbench scores of the respective devices, so that you can get an idea about the performance difference between them. I'll also include the current MacBook Pros 15" 2019 in the comparison. Here we go (higher is better):

MacBook Pro 13" 2018, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7-8559U Quad Core:

5141 Points (Single-Core Score)

17783 Points (Multi-Core Score)

source: https://browser.geekbench.com/macs/433

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MacBook Pro 15" 2019, 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-9750H Hexa Core:

5260 Points (Single-Core Score)

23068 Points (Multi-Core Score)

source: https://browser.geekbench.com/macs/445

MacBook Pro 15" 2019, 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9-9880H Octa Core:

5435 Points (Single-Core Score)

28396 Points (Multi-Core Score)

source: https://browser.geekbench.com/macs/446

MacBook Pro 15" 2019, 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9-9980HK Octa Core:

5589 Points (Single-Core Score)

29854 Points (Multi-Core Score)

source: https://browser.geekbench.com/macs/453

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iMac 27" 2019, 3.7 GHz Intel Core i5-9600K Hexa Core:

5796 Points (Single-Core Score)

22990 Points (Multi-Core Score)

source: https://browser.geekbench.com/macs/439

iMac 27" 2019, 3.6 GHz Intel Core i9-9900K Octa Core:

6293 Points (Single-Core Score)

33961 Points (Multi-Core Score)

source: https://browser.geekbench.com/macs/438

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iMac Pro 27" 2017, 3.2 GHz Intel Xeon W-2140B Octa Core:

5072 Points (Single-Core Score)

31359 Points (Multi-Core Score)

source: https://browser.geekbench.com/macs/426

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As you can infer from the scores above, there are significant performance differences between the individual devices. The MBPs 15" have more physical cores than the 13" models - 6-Core i7 or 8-Core i9 in the 15" models vs. 4-Core i7 in the 13" model - and thus have a much higher Multi-Core speed. The Multi-Core Score is especially relevant, as most modern applications are designed to make use of multiple cores all at once. Thus, a higher Multi-Core Score directly translates into better general performance for the most part. The Hexa-Core i7 in the MBP 15" 2019 base model is a clear step up from the Quad Core i7 of the 13" model. The i9 Octa Core chips in turn are both a step up from Hexa Core i7 even, though between the two i9 chips of the MBP 15" 2019 there isn't much difference, so if you can get a model with 2.3 GHz i9 cheaper, I would rather get that.

The iMac 27" 2019 with i9 Octa Core chip is a step up from the i5 Hexa Core for the same reason, 8-Core i9 vs. 6-Core i5, thus far superior Multi-Core performance. The iMac 27" 2019 with i9 chip even outpaces the iMac Pro 27" 2017 with Octa Core by a slight margin, this is important to remember due to the fact that the regular iMac 27" 2019 with i9 chip can be bought for less money than the base model iMac Pro.

All in all, I think it's clear that the i9 chips are the top notch performers by far, no other CPU in the lineup can touch the performance of the i9 chips even remotely. The i9 in the iMac 27" 2019 being the best performer of them all.

Now, the matter of RAM: If you opt for a MacBook Pro, I would opt for 32 GB RAM (15" models) or 16 GB RAM (13" models) if you want to future-proof them, maxing out the RAM absolutely doesn't hurt in any shape or form, it enhances the longevity of the devices in question, and ensures that you will not experience slowdowns related to a lack of RAM. The RAM in the current MBPs 13" and 15" is soldered in, sadly, so you can't replace or extend it later on. Your decision at the time of purchase is the final one for the lifetime of the device, so I'd say better safe than sorry in this case, as there is no way to fix a lack of RAM later on with these machines.

A definite advantage of the iMac 27" 2019 is that its RAM is user-serviceable and that you can therefore easily upgrade it yourself. The iMac 27" 2019 supports up to 128 GB RAM (4 x 32 GB RAM modules). It has 4 RAM slots, meaning 4 RAM modules in total will fit in. A higher amount than 128 GB RAM won't work due to a limitation in the logic board.

The iMac 27" 2019 needs RAM that matches the following specification:

PC4-21300 DDR4 2666 MHz, 260-pin

Here are some examples of RAM modules that work flawlessly in the iMac 27" 2019:

  • https://www.amazon.com/Timetec-Compatible-27-inch-Display-PC4-21300/dp/B07MH3KHLY/
  • https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Vengeance-Performance-260-Pin-CMSX32GX4M2A2666C18/dp/B01BGZEVHU/
  • https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC4-21300-SODIMM-260-Pin/dp/B071KP8CGJ/
  • https://www.amazon.com/OWC-2666MHz-PC4-21300-OWC2666DDR4S64P-macmini18/dp/B07PTRZSHB/

    Take the Crucial RAM sticks I linked to, for example: 16 GB RAM = $64... 4 x $64 = $256. Same RAM upgrade from Apple: $1000. And yes, as long as you remain within the specification above, you get the exact same RAM technically that you would also get from Apple, no technical difference whatsoever. You'll get around $750(!!!) back.

    The RAM upgrade is extremely easy to do, take a look:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuXKiFyzRzs

    The ability to upgrade the RAM yourself in the iMac 27" 2019 is a huge plus, as you've just seen. The iMac Pro 27" 2017 also has user-serviceable RAM. Sounds great? Well, you were rejoicing too early... The RAM in the iMac Pro isn't soldered in, so the theoretical option to extend it yourself exists. But it's mostly theoretical, as you have no easy way to physically access the RAM in the iMac Pro. Extending the RAM yourself in an iMac Pro requires a partial disassembly of the device, including unglueing the screen from the device body and taking the logic board out. The procedure is a mess, take a look:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fBVy26FNbE

    Furthermore, the ECC-RAM that the iMac Pro needs is fairly expensive compared to the RAM the iMac 27" 2019 needs, even if you buy third party RAM.

    As for ports: The iMacs come with more classical ports, among them USB-A, SD-Card reader, and Ethernet. They have a clear advantage here if you need any of the aforementioned ports regularly, because if you have equipment that uses those ports and own a MacBook Pro which only has USB-C, you won't get around using a dongle regularly. The iMacs have a better mixture of legacy ports and future-proof USB-C ports, while the MacBook Pros went all in with USB-C.

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    Which machine would I buy if I were in your shoes? I think I'd buy the iMac 27" 2019 with i9 chip, it's the most powerful machine out of the bunch in terms of processing power, it has the same screen as the iMac Pro, the same ports as the iMac Pro (well, it has two USB-C ports less, but still...), and most importantly, you can upgrade the RAM easily in this machine and save tons of money that way. Make sure you configure in an SSD at the time of purchase, though, a Fusion Drive just doesn't do this machine justice. Add the 512 GB SSD to it at the bare minimum. The iMac Pro is IMHO not worth it compared to the iMac 27" 2019 with i9 chip, as it's a bit slower, has far less accessible (and more expensive) RAM, and is on top of that more expensive by itself already.

    In case you opt for a MacBook Pro, I'd opt for an i9 model here as well if I were in your shoes, as the i9 chips are much more powerful than the others. Less upgradable machines and worse port selection compared to the iMacs (be prepared for dongle life...), you also lose the gorgeous 27" 5K display... You gain mobile, though. If the "mobile" factor isn't of extremely high importance to you, I'd head straight for an iMac, you get far more bang for your buck in this case.
u/erickdredd · 5 pointsr/MSILaptops

I wouldn't worry about the screen not closing flush, personally. Looking at mine, I see a similar gap on the left side but it's so minor that I never noticed it until now.

That's the same laptop my wife got, this is the RAM we bought to put into it. It definitely only had 1x16GB stick in there.

u/IrishBreakfast · 3 pointsr/MSILaptops

Yup! This guy:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KP8CGJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got the single stick of 16gb to add to my existing 16, but you could use any of the available sets on that page.

u/jdfred06 · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

I went with this Crucial 16Gb stick.

Can also get the 2x8 and sell your 16GB. Might save $50 or so.

u/da13thninja · 2 pointsr/Dell

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KP8CGJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I bought this one for my 7590 that will be arriving next week (Hopefully).

u/SCO77_SCARCIA · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

Crucial 2666mhz ddr4 Runs fine with the stock goldkey. Dual channel makes a huge difference on the OP with preventing cpu throttling/getting use of the full 45w of the 8750h, which will give u more stable & higher frames.

u/Jamesified · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KP8CGJ

Bought it at $120 last year rip

u/FlowMang · 2 pointsr/thinkpad

I found a new 512G lenovo drive that was the same P/N atlas the one from the factory for 200USD.
Crucial 16GB 2666 worked great to double my RAM.

They both work great!
Edit: I configured the 2 disks as raid 0 in the BIOS and that gave me 1TB.
Total upgrade cost me about $350, which is great.
32GB ram and 1TB of storage.
Ram I bought
Crucial 16GB Single DDR4 2666 MT/s... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KP8CGJ?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Drive I bought
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253805675581

u/Snownel · 2 pointsr/thinkpad

For the SSD, it's a no-brainer. You're far better off buying your own. Even with the BLACKFRIDAY10 coupon, the slot 1 upgrade is $319, the slot 2 addition is $527; a 970 EVO 1TB is $228, and you are guaranteed the best consumer-grade SSD on the market right now instead of playing the lottery.

For RAM, though, it's not as simple.

16 GB x2 of PC4-21300 SODIMM is $254.

The 32 GB x1 and 16 GB x2 upgrades are both $223 with the coupon.

The cheapest, however, is the 16 GB x1 upgrade at $74.41 with the coupon, plus another 16 GB x1 at $125, for a total of around $200.

Of course, if you get the 8 GB and replace it, 8 GB is worth around $60 new. However, I've never thought of the used RAM market as very strong, so I think you'd be lucky to get $20-30 right now. Alternatively, you could keep it for later.

I'm not sure how this works with Perks instead of the current coupon because I'm lazy, but "get the cheapest and just buy your own upgrades" is not always the least expensive route.

u/TeeHeeHaw · 1 pointr/gigabytegaming

I added a 16GB stick of Crucial 2666 DDR4. It runs at 2400 like the RAM that came with the laptop.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KP8CGJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Notice a really nice uplift in metro exodus. I wish more reviewers would talk about single vs dual channel ram in modern games.

u/matidj · 1 pointr/thinkpad

er, I just bought the same RAM from Amazon (UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071KP8CGJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and it doesn't work. Turns on, fans come on for a second, then they turn off slowly. Keyboards lights up, and goes down immediately. Beware fellow X1E owners.

u/WrastleGuy · 1 pointr/gigabyte

So my story might help someone.

I ordered a 16GB Crucial as secondary RAM and had the same problem as the OP. Black screen, computer always on, if I turn it off it immediately reboots.

I processed a refund through Amazon and in the meantime started reading more stories of people getting the recommended RAM, STILL having this problem, but not giving up because it was the recommended RAM and eventually it just started working.

So I thought, well, that might be the key. You just have to get lucky at the initial boot. Once the laptop ran out of power so I could safely unplug the RAM, I reseated it and put it right back in. Plugged it in...and it worked.

I'm starting to doubt Gigabyte's suggested RAM list. Rather I think those sticks worked for them first try, and some others didn't so they tossed them out.

If you've got RAM that didn't work, don't give up. Let the computer die, then reseat the RAM and try again. And again. And a few more times.

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u/meismekore · 1 pointr/MSILaptops

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KP8CGJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

After installing this the difference in Apex Legends is night and day for me.

u/andrewg_txt · 1 pointr/Dell

I don't know if you have considered this, but instead of trying different RAM sticks that may not be supported in your G3, install HWInfo and check which RAM stick you already have. Then, buy the same brand and model. That might save you some bucks.

If not, I heard that Crucial is supported on the G-series. Check on Amazon. I have a G5, so I cannot confirm this

u/Hunkles · 1 pointr/MSILaptops

Hi, I have a gs65 2060 rtx from best buy that came with the only 1 stick of 16gb ram. I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KP8CGJ You likely have the same model I got a few months ago

and it made my games go up by like 20 fps, huge upgrade. No you don't void warranty by performing hardware swaps. But if you break anything while doing so that's a different story. Be sure to register your laptop if you can (there's a 30day deadline) with MSI for their free 1 yr accident plan coverage.

Since I've done the upgrade myself, it's not difficult, it's a just a bit tedious cause you have to open/close tiny latches holding onto tiny ribbons cables. Here's a video explaining: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rehA0elife4 They explain it very well. Only difference you'll see with the Best buy model we have is that there's a plastic shield around CPU. Here is a few pics I took to repaste it if you're wondering what it looks like under that heatsink: https://imgur.com/a/ilTcLKk

You don't need any special tools besides a screwdriver. (Don't be the guy who buys the 20$ computer repair 10-tool kit just for adding ram and a ssd[tho nice to have]) It's going to take you like 20 minutes first time because if you've never done it you're going to be very careful. If you're wondering about the SSD brand, mine was a blue Kingston 512gb

u/katakoria · 1 pointr/laptops

these are compatible 1 stick ram of 2666Hz, it is fine to put rams from different brands as long as they are both ddr4, same voltage

1.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071KP8CGJ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
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2. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XC44MJN/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
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3.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BBQG6FR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A3P98T83Q2GFN1&psc=1

and they are cheaper than G.skill.

u/bubbameister33 · 1 pointr/LaptopDeals

The max RAM for the laptop is 32GB. There are two slots that hold 16 GB of RAM each. Get two sticks of 16 GB DDR4 2666 SO-Dimm RAM. You could get two of these from Amazon.

u/FlyingPooMan · 1 pointr/SuggestALaptop

i bought this one


Crucial CT16G4SFD8266 16 GB (DDR4, 2666 MT/s, PC4-21300, Dual Rank x8, SODIMM, 260-Pin) Memory https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071KP8CGJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_3fd8D6El8wAdg

u/shiny_roc · 1 pointr/Dell

If you're at all handy, it's really easy to do the upgrades yourself. Here's a YouTube video showing how. The video is for last year's 9570 model, but the upgrade process is identical. Skip the WiFi chip upgrade unless you have specific problems (rare) that can't be resolved with the process I linked above (exceedingly rare).

You have a ton of options for RAM and SSD - so many that it can be quite overwhelming. You have to be careful to get compatible memory, whereas basically any SSD that fits will work. Performance will be roughly the same across RAM kits, but the SSD has more of a performance range. I'll link some examples. Since your link is for Dell Canada, I'll just use Amazon Canada for examples because I know it works.

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Before you pick upgrades

If you can get the screen, processor, battery, and discrete graphics card you want simultaneously, start with 8 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD and upgrade both aftermarket (go straight for 1 TB on the SSD upgrade). If you can't drop lower than a 512 GB SSD to get right screen/processor/battery/dGPU combination, instead go with the 512 GB SSD and keep that initially unless you know you need 1 TB. You can upgrade later, although it is a little tricky logistically - if you'd prefer to save yourself the potential hassle, upgrading to aftermarket 1 TB immediately is defensible.

Consider starting with 8 or 16 GB of RAM and, if the option is available for the rest of the config you want, a 512 GB SSD. If you get a model with 8 GB RAM, you can pull out the 2x4 GB sticks and put in a single 16 GB stick instead. If you decide you need 32 GB later, you can pop in a second identical 16 GB stick. (Two modules is technically faster than one, but the performance difference is negligible. Don't worry about it.) If the screen/processor/battery/GPU you want only come on a model with 16 GB RAM, just start with that and buy an upgrade later if you need more elbow room. Very few people need 32 GB - an example of that use case is if you're running multiple virtual machines simultaneously and have to have them locally rather than spinning up just what you need in The Cloud.

Similarly, though not to as great an extent, 1 TB is a lot of disk space. Do you need that much? If you don't have hundreds of gigabytes of media you want to store locally or keep >2 AAA games installed simultaneously, you're probably fine with 512 GB. Again, you can always upgrade later, although the logistics are trickier if you want to save all your old data.

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Memory

Crucial is a solid choice. Crucial's website has a nice compatibility picker for the XPS 15 7590, but since they don't handle Canadian customs for you, here's an Amazon CA link (32 GB selected, but you can pick 1x16 instead of 2x16).

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SSD

You need an m.2 2280 NVMe SSD. Nearly any SSD fitting those parameters will work. If you're going to aftermarket-upgrade the SSD, go straight for 1 TB (or more if you really need more). I have heard very good things about the Silicon Power P34A80 (review, purchase) and the Adata XPG SX8200 Pro (review, purchase). Note that the SX8200 Pro is double-sided, but it has been reported to fit and work just fine in an XPS 9570 and so should work in a 7590 as well.

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Display

You didn't ask about this, but since you're going to save a bunch of money on the RAM and SSD, consider whether your use case merits treating yourself to a 4K display for a fair chunk of the cost you just saved :-P

If you need >10 hours of battery runtime, skip 4K. Otherwise it's really nice. Text is amazingly crisp, which I have found lets me run at 175% display scaling and still read comfortably. (Windows 10 default is 125% for 1080p and 250% for 4K). There are a small number of applications that don't do well with UI scaling, which makes 4K a less-than-great choice for those, but you can always drop back to 1080p just while using those applications if you really have to. It'll look pretty good because 4K is an exact multiplier of 1080p.

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Base Models

I'm not listing prices because they change too frequently. Just check the links.

  • 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 1080p display. At the time of this writing, there's a sale on the next model up that makes it cheaper to buy 16 GB/256 GB, so just do that. If it changes, you have this as a starting point.
  • 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 1080p display.
  • 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 4K OLED display. I went with 4K touch (IPS rather than OLED) because I'm paranoid about OLED burn-in. It's probably fine, but if you're worried about it, the IPS panel is theoretically safer and still gorgeous. Unfortunately it doesn't look like the IPS panel is available in Canada without paying out the nose for stock 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD.
u/Mysanityranaway · 1 pointr/thinkpad

Crucial. It's a good company and one of the few 16 gb 2666. Crucial 16GB Single DDR4 2666. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KP8CGJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/xJGVx · 1 pointr/Dell

None, did the upgrade december last year.

Crucial ram used.

More info:

Ram info

Ram SPD

Stock ram

u/red286 · 1 pointr/bapccanada

I'd probably recommend getting an Intel NUC8i7HNK or if you can afford the extra, the Intel NUC8i7HVK if you truly want something in the same size range as a Mac Mini.

Intel NUC8i7HNK @ $998.17 or Intel NUC8i7HVK @ $1153.35

Crucial 16GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM @ $173.00

Crucial 500GB MX500 M.2 SATA SSD @ $108.99

Total : $1280.16 for the NUC8i7HNK, $1435.34 for the NUC8i7HVK.

The Mac Mini has a volume of 1.38L, the Intel NUCs have a volume of 1.22L (technically smaller than a Mac Mini). If you take the other suggestions here, the In-Win Chopin has a volume of 4.45L^1, the Silverstone SG13 has a volume of 11.45L, the Raijintek Metis Plus has a volume of 13.37L, and the Raijintek Ophion EVO has a volume of 18.92L. It should also be noted that the In-Win Chopin cannot take a GPU, as it has no space for any PCIe cards.

  1. In-Win inexplicably advertises this chassis as 3.3L, but the dimensions are 244x84x217mm, which is 4.45L.
u/8chofmann · 1 pointr/synology

I'm pretty sure warranty becomes void once memory that's not expressely marked compatible is used. I also don't know if they'd be able to tell if you just put the old memory back in. I think it's a complete waste of money to use their memory and would suggest getting DDR4 2666 260 pin memory from a cheaper retailer. The linked crucial memory is said to be compatible.

EDIT: Thank you /u/mauxfaux! Apparently using unsupported memory does not void Synology warranty.

u/ou--phrontis · 1 pointr/thinkpad

Okay great! This all makes sense. You're a godsend.

Does it sound like a wise decision to go with the P52 and add 16GB of RAM myself (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B071KP8CGJ?ascsubtag=UUwpUdUnU63873YYwYg&linkCode=gs2&tag=androidcent08-20&th=1)?

That way the total cost stays within the sub-$2000CAD range which is definitely a lot less daunting wallet-wise. Can't quite justify a $3000 (or potentially even a $2700) laptop to myself yet unfortunately!

One last question: is the P2000 + i7-8850H card worth the $300 jump from the P1000 i7-8750H card?(and as a curious follow-up: is the T1000 card + i7-9750H worth the $500 jump from the P2000?) I'm assuming this is a case-to-case thing (and more expensive is generally better), but I'm having a hard time imagining the cost-benefit ratio, and any thoughts would be much appreciated!

u/vletrmx21 · 1 pointr/Dell
u/QPhysics · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

I bought this kit: Crucial 16GB Single DDR4 2666 MT/s (PC4-21300) DR X8 SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - CT16G4SFD8266 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KP8CGJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RR7DDb73RJHH2. Plenty of recent reviews saying that it works with this laptop.

u/ego-sum-deus · 1 pointr/ASUS

I don't have that game, so I can't do that exact benchmark. I've heard that pretty much across the board that with Intel cpu and RTX card combo (not just with Asus laptop), dual channel RAM gives a 10-15% increase in performance.

Here's the ram I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KP8CGJ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_WSNmDbJQCB4HE

u/JimmyBobby22 · 1 pointr/MSILaptops

Go to come with admin rights. Type "wmic memorychip get speed" and it will tell you your ram speed. I have the 8SE which was 2666. I believe yours is the same. I just upgraded my msi and added this stick of ram. Worked perfectly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KP8CGJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6PqhDb7Q5V366

u/JagSKX · 1 pointr/laptops

Not sure about GIS but Photoshop can benefit from more RAM especially with large projects. However, do not buy the laptop I linked to just because it has 4GB more RAM. It would be a lot cheaper to simply buy the one with 8GB of RAM and then buy either a 8GB or 16GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM RAM and install it yourself. The laptop has 4GB of RAM soldered into the motherboard which means there is a 4GB stick of RAM in the RAM slot. If you want to upgrade the RAM, then you will need to remove the 4GB stick already installed. Use the laptop as is first before buying RAM and use Performance tab in Task Manager to see how much RAM is being used. If when using GIS software and / or Photoshop it is nearly using 100% RAM, then yeah... buy the 8GB or 16GB RAM stick... typically the more RAM the merrier.

8GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM RAM for $40

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC4-21300-SODIMM-260-Pin/dp/B071KNKBQ1/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=crucial+8gb+ddr4+2666+sodimm+ram&qid=1566958345&s=electronics&sr=1-3

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16GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM RAM starting at $69 - Not sold directly by Amazon, but thru resellers. Click " Available from these sellers" for options.

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC4-21300-SODIMM-260-Pin/dp/B071KP8CGJ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=crucial%2B8gb%2Bddr4%2B2666%2Bsodimm%2Bram&qid=1566958345&s=electronics&sr=1-3&th=1

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Click following link on how to remove bottom panel of the Acer A515-54 laptop. The video is actual for replacing the hard drive. Pause at 55 seconds into the video. Near the lower left of the laptop is where a RAM stick is installed; it has a vertical sticker with what looks like "CE". It is to the left of the copper heatsink arm that leads to the fan. The RAM stick is held in place by silvery arms; simply pull apart gently to release the RAM. Install the new RAM by lining up the notch in the connection contacts and gently push down; the arms will snap in place. Or just search Youtube for a video on how to remove / install RAM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0sxL3OVKXE