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4GB or 8GB RAM?

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Atomics13 Posted messages 6 Status Member -  
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Hello everyone :)

I would need some advice for buying a new laptop in the coming days! I found 2 ASUS 15.6", i5. One has 4GB of RAM and the other has 8GB for a difference of €70. €70 is still €70 (every little bit counts :p), so I wanted to know if the 8GB would really be useful for me.
What do I do on my PC? Mostly a lot of internet browsing, I watch a lot (a lot) of series/movies, Word, etc... Occasionally (about twice a month) I do a little Photoshop work.

Is the 8GB really necessary? Is it worth it for a €70 difference? :)

Thanks in advance!

Atomics13

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  1. Anonymous user
     
    Hi

    No, it's not worth it at all if the only difference is the amount of RAM; a 4GB RAM stick costs well under €70 if it were necessary, but given your usage, I doubt you need more than 4GB.

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  2. Atomics13 Posted messages 6 Status Member 1
     
    Thank you both very much for your responses!
    I'm not skilled enough in PC "mechanics" to add a RAM module, but I'm not sure it’s super complicated...

    The PCs are as follows for your information:
    - https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/ordinateurs-pc-portables/pc-portables/l-1070992.html

    - https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/ordinateurs-pc-portables/pc-portables/l-1070992.html

    :)
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    1. epango Posted messages 37195 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 270
       
      The 2nd model, in addition to 8GB of RAM, has a small dedicated graphics card. Moreover, for Photoshop, an additional 4GB of RAM should make a slight difference.
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      1. Anonymous user > epango Posted messages 37195 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         
        The dedicated graphics card won't bring anything for the stated use, and a RAM stick, if needed—which I doubt—costs much less than €70.
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    2. Atomics13 Posted messages 6 Status Member 1
       
      Thank you for your opinions... I think I will listen to you and lean towards the white at Go :)
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  3. JSmithJ Posted messages 4403 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   728
     
    Hello,
    for your use, 4GB is enough. 8GB may be useful to you but rarely.
    Moreover, the computer offering 4GB might have 2 RAM slots, which will be useful if you really need it after the warranty period.
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      And how could adding a RAM stick void the warranty?
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    2. JSmithJ Posted messages 4403 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   728
       
      Some PCs do not have access panels for direct access to the RAM. Disassembly may involve removing a sticker (already seen in Lenovo devices, for example).
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      1. Anonymous user > JSmithJ Posted messages 4403 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention  
         
        Sure, if it needs to be opened, that's not going to work ^^
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    3. JSmithJ Posted messages 4403 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   728
       
      We agree, right? ;-)
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