Question Hardware upgrade for Lenovo 130-15ast

[maxdamien27]

Hi, I bought Lenovo 130-15ast laptop couple of months back. I am planning on using it for some web development. It is very slow even if I open chrome. Task manager says Disk Usage is close 100% always (reaches 100% occasionally). I am limiting myself from opening many applications while I work. I thinking on upgrading the hardware to support my development. Please recommend if this upgrade will help.
Current Config:
AMD A6, 4GM RAM, 1TB Hard Drive
Upgrade that I am planning:
Adding 8 more GB (12 in total), Replacing HDD with SSD
Please recommend if this will improve the performance. I use large applications like IDE's, Web Development tools and multi monitor setup

 

[jay32267]

I think the SSD will improve your performance a lot.
Also....I agree with adding the RAM.....this will also help.

 

[maxdamien27]

I think the SSD will improve your performance a lot.
Also....I agree with adding the RAM.....this will also help.

Thanks your response.
I am concerned if the AMD A6 can handle 12GB RAM. If AMD A6 cannot handle 12GB of RAM and SSD, there is no point in upgrading. I understand processor is pretty old and it will impact performance. Will it nullify any improvement provided by the new hardware?

 

[John553]

Yes more RAM and an SSD will definitely speed things up. Here's the compatible RAM and here's the link to a good SSD (just pick whatever size you need). If you want to stick with the 8Gb RAM they also make the same kind in an 8 GB size.