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Anyone on here got any experience? I've watched a ton of youtube videos about it and it seems that it literally is just plug&play.
Yeah thanks - I've done that, it's a really useful tool. The thing I'm most worried about is either damaging the casing of the laptop or there being compatibility issues, but I guess I can always put the old RAM in in that case. Will there be a significant difference in video editing going from 8GB RAM? I have a wicked processor and graphics card but I'm guessing the lack of RAM is what's making the video preview in Premiere lag so much
first of all you need to specify what make and model laptop you have.
After that, once you obtain the correct RAM, it is a fairly simple matter to replace.
Bear in mind that most models have a maximum ram that can be used.
Its a HP Omen 15.6" - I've used this website which runs a scan on the system https://uk.crucial.com/products/memory
Pretty handy tool. I've managed to purchase a 2x16GB package for just £115 on Amazon.
If you have followed the steps on Crucial then you should buy the correct RAM and it is easy to install. As you say, you just plug it in. I have done this on every PC that I have owned and I’m not technical.
Depending on how much RAM you add (I’d go for the Max you can) it is the single biggest way to boost performance (along with an SSR drive, but you may already have one)
Next best way is buying a new machine but that is big money obvs.
So deffo worth doing.
Just a slight word of caution. If you are adding RAM and using more than one stick then make sure they are the same read/write speeds as well as size. On some laptops there is RAM soldered in and a spare slot. So if the soldered in one is 8Gb then get another 8Gb stick.
All installed and running. Wow, what a difference!
Installation was a piece of piss, yeah. Hardest part was getting the back cover on this, but I was careful - all back in place and solid.
I've definitely noticed a difference with general computer stuff, but Premiere Pro is now functioning like a dream.
Curry's were trying to sell 2x8GB RAM set up for £100, I bought 2x16GB off of Amazon for £115.
They're rip-off merchants, honestly.
No-one's mentioned about being sure to ground yerself when repairing/upgrading computers. I always use an anti-static wrist strap. Better to be safe than sorry.