Laptop RAM upgrade

TheJubilantMale · #1 09-11-2007, 07:34 PM

I bought my laptop, a compaq nx7010 , in late 2004. Been debating for a while whether to buy a new one or just upgrade it. Settled on the latter. The link will show you some of the specs of the laptop.

What I want to upgrade is my 55gig hard drive and my 256mb RAM.

Max amount of RAM is 2 gig. Should i go for that, or would 1 gig be enough?

Are there any compability issues when it comes to upgrading ram and HD I need to know?

What will the effect of not upgrading the rest of the machine be. A ferrari motor in an old ford?

Other thoughts or input on this?

funkyworms · #2 09-11-2007, 08:21 PM

Go to www.crucial.com. It will scan your computer and tell you exactly what type of RAM you need. Their prices are usually pretty competitive, too. You will see a huge difference going from 256mb to 2gb.

You'll probably spend $300-400 after getting 2gb RAM and a new HD so you may want to consider just getting a new system.

Beavis68 · #3 09-11-2007, 10:00 PM

I think 1GB would be enough. should be able to do that for 50-80 bucks.

TheJubilantMale · #4 09-12-2007, 12:33 AM

I already have an external HD.

When cloning my laptops HD can i clone it to my external HD and then to the new one?

funkyworms · #5 09-12-2007, 01:28 AM

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I already have an external HD.

When cloning my laptops HD can i clone it to my external HD and then to the new one?

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Yes.