Is the RAM expandable? What about the ssd?
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The RAM, no: it's welded to the motherboard. The SSD, yes, but it's an mSata, not a normal Sata.
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Based on the manual, the memory is expandable: up to 8 GB with the AMD processor and 16 GB with the Intel processor, but replacing it seems very difficult. You have to take almost the entire computer apart to do so.
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No chance of swapping the ram, that is soldered to the board. You can if you are extremely motivated change the SSD (NGFF, M.2), good luck finding one though, they are as of April 2014 only available to manufacturers...
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Yes has four RAM slots total and two hdd slots total leaving room for expansion. Can go up to 32gb I believe. Better investment would be an ssd though . . .
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Yes it is but we recommend RAM upgrade or best upgrade the hard drive to SSD.
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It is very easy to upgrade ram. I just did it and did not even look at a guide. Note that there is only one SO_DIMM slot, so you cannot buy a 1 gb stick and add on. I swapped out the 1 gb stick mine came with, with onee of two 2 gb sticks on my thinkpad. better value all round. also, i just read online that asus changed their policy of treating ram upgrade as voiding warranty. not sure though.
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SSD: of course. RAM: dunno at this point. Evidently there is an 8GB version, but they may have soldered onto the motherboard again.
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I haven't poped the case to check, but I believe it is.specs say it is expandable to 16gb
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Max RAM is 32GB, there are 4 RAM slots which support up to 8GB each. Yes you can upgrade the HDD or even better install a drive into the open secondary slot and keep the original HDD installed for storage.
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Ram can be increased. But one does not need more than 8GB. Anything over that is just overkill. Hard drive can be increased but I would have a pro do it. I am more familiar with a desktop. Much easier to change out.
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It has 2 memory slots under the keyboard and another 2 under the back cover. It ws a surprise to me when I opened up the back and there was NO RAM installed there. I ordered mine customised. the factory installed the ram under the keyboard. BTW: The SSD makes all the difference in performance. Find the money for a 512GB SSD and you will be spoiled forever.
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Yo I own this comp, its expandable to 8gb ddr 3 ram. I tend to like kingston but im still a noob to such things
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Robert M.,The system is easily expandable; you can add an SSD or other component(s).
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The RAM is upgradeable... though definitely not "easily". To get the back cover off you have to remove 12 tiny recessed screws that are strongly secured by Loctite. When i tried removing the screws using a jeweler's screwdriver set, one screw simply would not come out. I tried and tried, googled and tried again with several tools, but finally decided the screw would have to be extracted or drilled out, possibly damaging the case and voiding the warranty. So I gave up and sent the RAM back. Your mileage may vary. Other than that, I'm pretty happy with the laptop.
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yes i have already add a 8gb ram. but i think if you really want to make some improvment you need a ssd
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imI'm not sure if the memory is expandable, I refuse to purchase anything else for this item!
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so its not expandable? that sucks. I might call MSi just to double check, because i think thats an important factor in which one I choose....is it a big deal to you? did you notice they also had it listed in one spot as 160gb, and in another it said 120gb. I emailed them to see which for sure(though obviously everywhere else it says 160gb)...don't know why that happens.