New Dell laptop

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  [Deactivated] on 12/02/2018 - 11:22

  +1

  Not sure ask dell

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  steff on 12/02/2018 - 11:23

  +2

  Is it literally just buying the Ram then sticking into the machine

  into a USB port? no

  on a more serious note, yes RAM is upgradeable just make sure you get the right one.

  Is it possible to purchase a separate Gpu and installing it?

  no. that's not the way a laptop works.

  if you want an upgradeable GPU, get a desktop. Or, look for a laptop that has the specific one you're looking for

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  awaischb on 12/02/2018 - 11:28

  if you try to change anything in laptop you will void warranty and as easy things seem they arent that easy you can install additional ram but it has to match previous rams and most of the times there is no spare slot left in laptop ssd can be used to replace either hard drive or dvd drive gpu installation is a big no unless you know what you are doing if you want to do experiments better to go for used laptop and do your upgrades

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    steff on 12/02/2018 - 11:35

    would it kill you to use some punctuation?

    Provide info specific to the OP - your misleading information isn't helping anyone here.

    1. This laptop has 2 RAM slots (not built in as you suggest).
    2. The back cover has literally one screw.
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      awaischb on 12/02/2018 - 11:47

      most of the manufacturers void warranty even if one screw is opened
      i never suggested built in simple words if there are 2 slots mostly manufacturer use 2 8 gb rams
      and sorry for using a bit of geek language ;)

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        steff on 12/02/2018 - 11:51

        most of the manufacturers void warranty even if one screw is opened

        That would have been a useful comment instead of all that rubbish you wrote earlier.

        All I'm saying is, try to help the OP in his/her specific situation instead of rambling on.

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        awaischb on 12/02/2018 - 11:58

        +1

        @steff: no need to be rude if you cant understand my explanation sorry for that i addressed ops all 3 issues in a whole sentence i think OP got what i meant and you didnt

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        steff on 12/02/2018 - 12:00

        -1

        @awaischb: you call what I said being rude? Here, have a smiley face :)

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        awaischb on 12/02/2018 - 12:11

        @steff: lol

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  idontalwaysnotlie on 12/02/2018 - 11:31

  Upgrading ram looks like a fairly easy task as there is a spare slot on the board of that model. Newer ultrabook thin models (like the macbook) have the ram soldered to the board so is impossible to upgrade. Upgrading the SSD is also fairly easy but you may be limited to the NVME m2 form factor. Upgrading the GPU afterwards is not possible so make sure you buy the one that you want.

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  CiA on 12/02/2018 - 11:46

  Thanks for your help guys, I know which Laptop I'll be buying tonight :)

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    awaischb on 12/02/2018 - 11:47

    let us know as well so we could know what was on your mind ;)

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      CiA on 12/02/2018 - 12:09

      The winner is laptop #1. Don't think the 940MX is good enough, everything else on that laptop would be perfect though

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        awaischb on 12/02/2018 - 12:11

        thats true good luck