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Need help with upgrading storage

Post Date: 2022-09-23
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    Posted: 23 Sep 2022 at 1:44pm
Budget:
[Would like to stay under $500-$600 ]

Expectations:
[looking to upgrade ssd storage and ram ]

Usage:
[Gaming , streaming , and work ]

Special Needs:
[Mainly looking to just future proof my storage I’m new to PC and have never upgraded / built on my own and I have 1tb NVMe m.2 ssd and I was wondering should I add a second NVMe m.2 ssd or a sata ssd ? I would also like to increase my ram from 16gb to 32gb ]

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Specifications:
[Cpu - I9-12900k
Motherboard - asus prime z690-p D4
System memory - 16gb ddr4 3200mhz
Storage set 1 - ssd m.2 1tb
Storage set 2 - nothing
Storage set 3 - nothing
Gpu - GeForce RTX 3080ti 12gb
OS - windows 11 ]
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You can do both within your budget. With a system like yours, Your first choice should be another NVMe M.2 SSD if your motherboard has a slot available. Go shopping. I have recently read very good things about the WD SN850 Black. 2TB NVMes should be available around $250.

Crucial offers a system RAM upgrade tool here:

https://www.crucial.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1bqZBhDXARIsANTjCPLA8Mm0Phtg2WspNd7fVxiRn2qL8u5STaRfCbIflJqYYmhdUXM4zr4aAr_EEALw_wcB&cm_mmc=google-_-us-_-brand-_-dram&ef_id=Cj0KCQjw1bqZBhDXARIsANTjCPLA8Mm0Phtg2WspNd7fVxiRn2qL8u5STaRfCbIflJqYYmhdUXM4zr4aAr_EEALw_wcB:G:s&gclsrc=aw.

You don't have to buy Crucial RAM to use the tool. If your current set isn't very old, look at the sticks and see what it is, or ask DS. If you have the slots, you may be able to just add another 16GB. Adding RAM has to match.

You will find YouTubes online to walk you through the upgrades. DS tech support can also help you if you get stuck.

Hope it helps.   

Edited by Cretae - 24 Sep 2022 at 4:12am
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