If your laptop or PC feels slow, a storage or memory upgrade is often the first thing to look at. Replacing an old hard drive with an SSD, or adding RAM, can make starting up and opening programs noticeably quicker. This guide explains the basics and lists SSDs and RAM that Media International has listed in stock at the time of writing.
SSD upgrade: what to know
- 2.5 inch SATA SSD: fits laptops and desktops that had a 2.5 inch hard drive.
- M.2 NVMe SSD: a small stick that plugs directly into the motherboard, found in most newer laptops and desktops. Check which type your computer supports before buying.
- Capacity: 256GB suits basic use, 512GB suits most users, and 1TB or more suits large files and many programs.
- Backup first: copy your important files before changing a drive, because the new drive starts empty.
RAM upgrade: what to know
- Laptops and desktops use different memory modules (laptop RAM is shorter). Match the type to your machine.
- Check the generation your computer supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5, and its speed. Different generations are not interchangeable.
- 8GB is a starting point for everyday work; 16GB is more comfortable with many tabs and programs open together.
Not sure what your computer takes? Bring the model name or the laptop itself to the shop and we will help you check before you buy.
SSDs in stock at Media International
- Hiksemi Wave NVMe SSD 256GB: listed at Rs. 14,500.
- Hiksemi Wave NVMe SSD 512GB: listed at Rs. 21,950.
- Lexar NQ100 512GB 2.5" SSD: listed at Rs. 27,150.
- WD Green 1TB SSD 2.5" Sata: listed at Rs. 39,900.
- Lexar NM610 Pro 1TB NVMe: listed at Rs. 40,600.
Laptop and desktop RAM in stock
- 8GB Ddr5 5600MHZ Lt Crucial: listed at Rs. 38,350.
- Lexar 16GB 5600MHZ Laptop RAM: listed at Rs. 76,450.
Prices and stock can change, so please confirm by phone or on the product page. Warranty can differ between products; ask us what applies to the item you choose before you buy.
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