Does SSD really make a big difference?

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Hi folks, so does SSD make a big difference compared with HDD, and if so, in what way and how much of a difference? Also, what's the best way to take advantage of this difference (i.e. best to store files in a certain way)?

I can choose between two systems, one which has SSD and one which has 1TB HDD (systems below). As a side note, if you have any feedback on these systems that would be great thanks.

1) i5-6300HQ (2.3 GHz), 15,6" Full HD IPS, 8GB RAM (DDR4), 1TB HDD, 4-cell lithium ion (60Wh)
2) i7-4720HQ (2.6 GHz), 15,6" Full HD, 8GB RAM (DDR3), 256GB SSD, 4-cell lithium ion (44Wh)

 

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No problem really glad to assist.

As for RAM upgrading, I think contacting ASUS would be a start. The other option would be once you've got the laptop, get the part number off of the SO-DIMM that is supplied and see if you can source the same RAM in an 8GB SO-DIMM. However for right now 8GB is pretty much the sweet spot for most users, including gamers. So unless you do some very memory intensive tasks like photo editing, or something like that, 8GB should be plenty. I've got 16GB, but I've never seen my free RAM go below 10GB. I never close Chrome and typically have like 20 tabs open at any one time. I leave this open while I game without issue. So with 8GB, as long as don't go too crazy, you'll be fine.

Once you get everything, be sure to let us know how it all worked out.

That's a good idea with looking at the part number on the SO-DIMM, thanks.

I think the 8GB RAM will probably be fine for me but will see. My last system only had around 2 or 3GB RAM, so this will be a big upgrade!

Will let you know how everything goes, and thanks again!