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SSD vs Upgrading RAM: Which Gives You More Speed
Two of the most common upgrade questions, answered in plain terms.
What an SSD upgrade changes
Swapping an old hard drive for an SSD is usually the single biggest speed upgrade for an older PC, faster startup, faster program loading, and a computer that feels new again for everyday use.
What more RAM changes
More memory helps most when you keep many browser tabs or programs open at once, or when the PC pauses and stutters under multitasking rather than feeling generally slow.
Which to choose
- Computer takes long to start or open programs: SSD first
- Computer only slows down with many things open at once: RAM first
- Not sure: a quick check can tell you which will actually help