I am getting a thinkpad E495. I am really excited for this little machine I bought.
Do you guys have any tips when it comes to thinkpad/ryzen laptop?
I heard RyzenAdj can be used to change the power limit of the chip.
https://github.com/FlyGoat/RyzenAdj
see the comment section of this article: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-E495-Laptop-Review-Inexpensive-office-device-with-a-lot-of-power-but-without-keyboard-illumination.434877.0.html
also when it comes to memory handicapping what should I do about it?? get another stick?? Or change all the memory chips all together. (I assume duo channel is good for AMD ryzen chips)
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Which exact specs did you order?
Here's what I'd do: If it comes with a single stick of ram, double it and run dual-channel. Swap the slow 5400rpm HDD for an SSD (M.2 if the option exists and keep the SATA spinner for mass storage/backup). Ditch Windows and install Linux (personal choice).
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Ah, nice!
Might be worth checking which games you play as most now run in Linux quite smoothly with Proton in Steam and Lutris.
As for the ram, first find out if it's a single stick or already dual-channel. If single, then yes, it's best to match what's there. If it's already dual channel, then no upgrade needed (unless you want/need more ram).
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@Kaloob Yeah, but I don't like Windows.
Might be worth checking which games you play as most now run in Linux quite smoothly with Proton in Steam and Lutris.