[SOLVED] Adding SSD and RAM to my desktop

[nwgamelover]

Would like help in choosing the right amount, brands (if you can mention them here) and the best I can get for my budget.

System info, and Version of Windows 10 I'm running now, below:

Is there an "attachment" option?

 

[Dj0gany]

Full systems specs?
What ssd would you like?
Just type out your cpu/existing storage devices/psu/gpu/ram/mobo,etc..

 

[Newtonius]

If you're trying to attach an image, you can only post it via link to another site (click on the image button and paste link). You can also just create a pcpartpicker list for us too.

Anywho, if you're looking for budget friendly options:
SSD:
Intel 660p (M.2)
Crucial (SATA 2.5" SSD & M.2)
WD Blue/green (SATA 2.5" SSD & M.2)

RAM:
Corsair LPX Series
Team T-FORCE Series
Patriot Viper

(NON-RGB versions are usually much cheaper too)

If you want high tier:
SSD:
Samsung EVO series
Sabrent

RAM:
Gskill Trident Series
Team XTREEM Series
Corsair Dominator Series

 

[ransu]

I don´t see any spec attachment, but about RAM 16 is preferred, you have no real advantage of 32 GB. If you have memory from earlier setup, remember that the lowest speed will be the speed, even if you bought some faster. There is no enormous difference in RAM speed, as usually, when speed goes up in MHZ) the latency also increases "making it slower"). Try to find RAM that has good speed but low latency. In tests, even handling BIG videofiles 32 has no benefit. About SSDs it´s always about price, but Samsung EVO series is good.

 

[nwgamelover]

Full systems specs?
What ssd would you like?
Just type out your cpu/existing storage devices/psu/gpu/ram/mobo,etc..

Hi Djoza, Ok:

Full systems specs?
What ssd would you like?
Just type out your cpu/existing storage devices/psu/gpu/ram/mobo,etc..

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Version 10.0.19041 Build 19041
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name DESKTOP-AJGRA24
System Manufacturer HP
System Model HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU 3LA91AA#ABA
Processor AMD Ryzen 3 2200G with Radeon Vega Graphics, 3500 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date AMI F.14, 7/12/2018
SMBIOS Version 3.1
Embedded Controller Version 10.17
BIOS Mode UEFI
BaseBoard Manufacturer HP
BaseBoard Product 8433
BaseBoard Version 11
Platform Role Desktop
Secure Boot State On
PCR7 Configuration Elevation Required to View
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "10.0.19041.488"
User Name DESKTOP-AJGRA24\Denise Evans
Time Zone Pacific Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 6.91 GB
Available Physical Memory 2.59 GB
Total Virtual Memory 11.4 GB
Available Virtual Memory 4.14 GB

 

[nwgamelover]

I don´t see any spec attachment, but about RAM 16 is preferred, you have no real advantage of 32 GB. If you have memory from earlier setup, remember that the lowest speed will be the speed, even if you bought some faster. There is no enormous difference in RAM speed, as usually, when speed goes up in MHZ) the latency also increases "making it slower"). Try to find RAM that has good speed but low latency. In tests, even handling BIG videofiles 32 has no benefit. About SSDs it´s always about price, but Samsung EVO series is good.

Yes, I want to have 16 RAM then, agreed.
Good Speed, low latency.
I am good with Samsung usually, will check out the price on the EVO

 

[nwgamelover]

If you're trying to attach an image, you can only post it via link to another site (click on the image button and paste link). You can also just create a pcpartpicker list for us too.

Anywho, if you're looking for budget friendly options:
SSD:
Intel 660p (M.2)
Crucial (SATA 2.5" SSD & M.2)
WD Blue/green (SATA 2.5" SSD & M.2)

RAM:
Corsair LPX Series
Team T-FORCE Series
Patriot Viper

(NON-RGB versions are usually much cheaper too)

If you want high tier:
SSD:
Samsung EVO series
Sabrent

RAM:
Gskill Trident Series
Team XTREEM Series
Corsair Dominator Series

Yes, I can use Flickr, just was hoping for attachment ; I appreciate your suggestions and will check them out. Purchase most of my stuff on Amazon. I want to really look into that "latency" thing because I don't want to have the slower over-ride the higher speed.

Thanks so much, Denise

 

[Dj0gany]

A basic 3200mhz cl16 2x8gb will cost you 80$ https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-3200MHz-Desktop-Memory/dp/B0143UM4TC
Also for SSD how much capacity do you want?

 

[nwgamelover]

A basic 3200mhz cl16 2x8gb will cost you 80$ https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-3200MHz-Desktop-Memory/dp/B0143UM4TC
Also for SSD how much capacity do you want?

Ok, I'm a bit new at doing this but I have 1 TB that is almost full right now. So I suppose I would only need maybe another that size, maybe smaller. I want to put in whatever I need to soup this thing up a bit. What do you think

 

[Dj0gany]

Ok, I'm a bit new at doing this but I have 1 TB that is almost full right now. So I suppose I would only need maybe another that size, maybe smaller. I want to put in whatever I need to soup this thing up a bit. What do you think

get a 240gb one only for widnows and some smaller files.
Get a 500GB for above mentioned stuff with some games on it.
Get a 1TB one if you want to put anything you want on it.
But remember,you always have to make sure you have windows on your ssd,other wise,there is no real point in getting a ssd.
250GB
500GB
1TB
I would settle for a SATA drive since there is no real difference between a good sata ssd and m.2 in basic tasks.

 

[nwgamelover]

get a 240gb one only for widnows and some smaller files.
Get a 500GB for above mentioned stuff with some games on it.
Get a 1TB one if you want to put anything you want on it.
But remember,you always have to make sure you have windows on your ssd,other wise,there is no real point in getting a ssd.
250GB
500GB
1TB
I would settle for a SATA drive since there is no real difference between a good sata ssd and m.2 in basic tasks.

Ok, so I have some things to finish up today, but I'll get back on here tomorrow a.m. and let you all know what I am going to get. I so appreciate all the help, and now I basically have to do a little shopping