Which RAM / SSD Should I Use? MSI GE60

[omz123]

Hi all,

Hope you can help. Im a bit of a noob regarding upgrading software. So, I am looking to upgrade to main parts on my lappy.

1) I want to install a msata SSD (my laptop has a slot for one).
2) I want to upgrade my RAM from 8gb to 16gb.

Currently, my laptop is using- i5 processor, GT650 graphics card, 8gb ram, 500GB HDD.

I will attach some photos to help clarify -

http://gyazo.com/00c16cc99f247cff0fc93147b39dd174

http://gyazo.com/c3de5b1c20984b8c3f75e462362c4efb

http://gyazo.com/a451840da65f5ad9237c4331b3d3cd2f

http://gyazo.com/2fa4833534dfb5ec0fe9c415f7a268d2

http://gyazo.com/aeda6bb19721a6a988c4152c65170512

I have done some quick research and found the 'Samsung 840 EVO msata' to be quite a good all round drive. http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/SSD/uk/html/about/SSD840EVOmSATA.html

So basically...

I need advice regarding compatibility of msata SSD and RAM which I could use in the laptop because I understand that there are different types?

So when looking for RAM, what variables must I look out for based on the image of the RAM I have shown in my laptop above? Or do I have to use the same one that I have.

Same goes for SSD msata, can I use any msata SSD? Or is there a specific type I should look out for.

I forgot to mention, I have 2 ram slots, so i dont need to get a 16gb ram, just another 8gb ram id imagine.

Sorry if that was a mouthful.

Thanks alot in advance.

Omz

 

[omz123]

i have also come across the kingston ms200 SSD msata

 

[mickypheonix]

omz123
The samsung is a good choice
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147315&cm_re=samsung_evo-_-20-147-315-_-Product
what specific model is the MSI GE60 , they make a few models with that name ?

 

[omz123]

omz123
The samsung is a good choice
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147315&cm_re=samsung_evo-_-20-147-315-_-Product
what specific model is the MSI GE60 , they make a few models with that name ?

it is an MSI GE60 ONC 630 i think - http://www.msi.com/product/nb/GE60_0NC.html#hero-overview

Yeah i am swaying towards that samsung SSD. Based on the image of the msata slot, can you confirm that the samsung msata ssd is compatible? thanks

 

[mickypheonix]

yes it will take msata only