Would this be the best laptop in its price range for gaming/editing?

[michaelbilly.hiroti]

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GL62M-7REX-1896US-i7-7700HQ-Steelseries/dp/B074VLX5XV/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=rumpabiswas0a-20&linkId=22f1a5522b5e9b8134fd6eedb6b3d321

Can somebody please also link me to the ram I would use to upgrade this laptop to 16gb thank you

 

[ritvarsdavis]

It uses DDR4 2133/2400 SO-DIMM memory. Maximum memory configuration is 32GB. I don't know the exact model of the 8GB that's already installed, but before any upgrade, I'd buy a kit of 2 anyway, to ensure they are compatible and run in dual channel. Something like this - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DGOF6WS/ref=twister_B077C1Q198?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 $190 for a 16GB kit and $360 for a 32GB kit.

Also checked the manual, looks like upgrading ram won't be that easy. For some laptops, it's a couple screws on the backside and a small panel comes out and you can easily upgrade ram by just inserting, quick and painless 5 minute job. But this laptop will need a complete disassembly. (I've done it before, it's a hassle if you do it the 1st time).

I'm not sure about it being the best in its price range, except what I wrote above. But if it costs whopping $850, it should have easily upgradable RAM, imho.