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Need help picking disabled students allowance laptop

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  • Woodstok2000
    Woodstok2000 Posts: 669 Forumite
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    GDB2222 said:
    I would say that upgrading from 8 to 16 GB RAM would be worthwhile. It’s also worth seeing the different machines, as the feel of the keyboard matters. 

    I don’t really understand why you might want a more powerful processor like a Ryzen 7? 
    Agreed, the ryzen 5 is plenty unless you're planning on some hardcover gaming or graphical design. It'll easily handle getting chatgpt to write your essays on the reformation  ;)

    Definitely get the RAM upgrade though.
  • Sncjw
    Sncjw Posts: 3,595 Forumite
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    I tried looking at them face to face bur my local currys didn't have them. 

    I just want the best for my money. Scared that if I get the base one with ram upgrade that it might crash .


    Im autistic and over think 
    Mortgage free wannabe 

    Actual mortgage stating amount £75,150

    Overpayment paused to pay off cc 

    Starting balance £66,565.45

    Current balance £55,819

    Cc debt free.

  • Woodstok2000
    Woodstok2000 Posts: 669 Forumite
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    Sncjw said:
    I tried looking at them face to face bur my local currys didn't have them. 

    I just want the best for my money. Scared that if I get the base one with ram upgrade that it might crash .


    Im autistic and over think 
    No harm in thinking it through thoroughly.  Both laptops will do the job, and neither is really more or less likely to crash than the other.

    If money is no object, go for the ryzen 7, but you're unlikely to be using the extra processing power and the ryzen 5 will perform just as well for the vast majority of tasks. Spend the extra cash on some good headphones, a bag, a mouse etc.
  • Sncjw
    Sncjw Posts: 3,595 Forumite
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    Sncjw said:
    I tried looking at them face to face bur my local currys didn't have them. 

    I just want the best for my money. Scared that if I get the base one with ram upgrade that it might crash .


    Im autistic and over think 
    No harm in thinking it through thoroughly.  Both laptops will do the job, and neither is really more or less likely to crash than the other.

    If money is no object, go for the ryzen 7, but you're unlikely to be using the extra processing power and the ryzen 5 will perform just as well for the vast majority of tasks. Spend the extra cash on some good headphones, a bag, a mouse etc.
    I deaf and wear cochlear implant so sound will go striaghr to that through Bluetooth. Getting a rucksack style bag from dsa too. Already ha e mouse and keyboard fron old laptop. 

    Thank you for your help. 
    Mortgage free wannabe 

    Actual mortgage stating amount £75,150

    Overpayment paused to pay off cc 

    Starting balance £66,565.45

    Current balance £55,819

    Cc debt free.

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