Upgrade SSD or RAM for a low-ended laptop

RhythmCaster · May 13, 2018

Hi, I've recently bought Dell laptop with an i3 6006u. It comes with Samsung OEM DDR4 - 4 GB/2400 RAM and 1 TB of Seagate HDD. The performance is pretty poor.
However, I cannot decided between SSD or RAM upgrade, even I gear toward an SSD for future use in PC.
As I'm living in BKK/Thailand, the cheapest components I could find are listed as below:
[strike]RAM - (54.91 USD) Kingston HyperX DDR4 4 GB\2400
SSD - (86.28 USD) WD Green 240 GB
or SSD - (101.97 USD) WD Blue 250 GB[/strike]
or SSD - (111.38 USD) Samsung 860 evo 250 GB
Thank you.

Update: I've decided to upgrade my laptop with 860 evo 250 GB.

The Good - The performance is noticeably phenomenon w/o any benchmark required!

The Bad - However, Samsung's clone software did not work properly but after a few googling I've found alternative solutions.
:pt1cable:

The Ugly - Sometimes my whole system cannot gain the full potential of the SSD. The CPU (i3 6006u) works 100% most of the times while utilizing almost of the RAM (4 GB) available.

R0GG · May 13, 2018

I would suggest upgrading to an SSD first, WD Blue 250 GB is a good choice.

RhythmCaster · May 13, 2018

R0GG :

Thanks. I kinda hold back at first because I assume that WD is Sandisk re-badge. Anyway, it saves me 10 USD.

larkspur · May 13, 2018

Agreed on SSD is typically the most noticeable upgrade. Depending on exact prices in your country, the Crucial MX500 is an even better choice: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820156172&ignorebbr=1

R0GG · May 13, 2018

I would take even a used Samsung Evo or Pro any day over a brand new WD or Sandisk, for reliability and performance.

RhythmCaster · May 13, 2018

larkspur :

Thanks. I've read many positive review about MX500. BTW, the link you gave me costs around 101.91 USD (shipping included). Online stores in my country sold around 89.44 USD but it's a pre-order. They may waive my order (happened before).
So, what do you think. A 100 USD still a good buy?

R0GG · May 14, 2018

What country are you located at? $100 is fair price for a a brand new 250GB good SSD.

larkspur · May 14, 2018

Based on the other SSD prices that you've posted - sure. Depends on your usage but personally I'd spend a bit more for the 500gb version (great price in the US) but either way the Crucial is a great SSD.

RhythmCaster · May 14, 2018

R0GG :

Thanks.
I lived in Bangkok, THAILAND. Good to hear that it's a fair price. Every parts here sold at MSRP.
(Mr. TechYesCity comes to visit BKK and he admits that the store-fronts are quite expensive compared to AUS)
I'd grab 860 evo 250 GB and call it a day.

R0GG · May 14, 2018

I thought the prices in Thailand would be much lower because close to the big electronic factories in Asia. Anyway the Samsung 860 Evo 250 GB is definitely a better choice.

RhythmCaster · May 14, 2018

R0GG :

I think it's about import tax.

R0GG · May 14, 2018

RhythmCaster :

Here in the States too there are plenty of taxes on importation and sales ! don't know how we manage to get lower prices on computer hardware...

RhythmCaster · May 14, 2018

larkspur :

Thank for the info.
Unfortunately, MX500 - 500 GB priced around 175.42 USD in THAILAND instead of 119.99 USD on Newegg (such a rip-off). It seems like they sell one tier up of the price per storage ratio.

EDIT: Well, Newegg ship to THAILAND around 142.29 USD include shipping. Is it considered well priced?

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