Posted July 27, 2014 Lately I've been using an older Campaq Presario laptop. This computer is in desperate need of an upgrade... It is very slow, and has multiple performance issues. I was looking on the Asus website today and found this: The K200MA, an 11.6in, touch screen, Windows 8.1 laptop. Before I pull the trigger I'm looking for some opinions/ knowledge on this... As far as software I would likely install all the normal stuff. I'm not going to be doing Photoshop or anything like that on here. Here is some general questions I have that I can't seem to find answers to: -It comes with a 500GB 5400RPM HDD. Is this upgradeable? Can it be switched to an SSD? -If you own one, or have access to one, please leave your feelings on it below. -It comes with 4GB of DDR3 RAM. Is this upgradeable? How much can it handle? -How's the battery life I use US currency, convert here: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=currency%20converter Thanks, 13CA350 (I posted here because I posted in the mobile devices section and got no response) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 27, 2014 "Integrated Intel® UMA" You will not be doing much gaming on this, as it only has integrated graphics. "Intel® Bay Trail-M Dual Core Celeron N2815 Processor" Not terribly powerful, you would be much better off getting a laptop with an i5 or i7. But if this is all you can afford its a decent choice. -It comes with a 500GB 5400RPM HDD. Is this upgradeable? Can it be switched to an SSD? -If you own one, or have access to one, please leave your feelings on it below. -It comes with 4GB of DDR3 RAM. Is this upgradeable? How much can it handle? -How's the battery life -It should be upgradable, if you can access the hard drive bay then you can install a SSD in it. -Don't own one -It should be upgradeable, I would bet that I can support up to around 16GB. -According to some reviews on amazon the battery life is around 6 hours. Specs: CPU - Intel i7 8700K @ 5GHz | GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming | Motherboard - ASUS Strix Z370-G WIFI AC | RAM - XPG Gammix DDR4-3000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) | Main Drive - Samsung 850 Evo 500GB M.2 | Other Drives - 7TB/3 Drives | CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i Pro | Case - Fractal Design Define C Mini TG | Power Supply - EVGA G3 850W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 27, 2014 RAM is often up-gradable in laptops (Unless it's apple). HDD's are also often switchable in laptops (again unless it's apple). I'm not too keen on 5400rpm HDD's though. Question though what do you intend to install/do/play? RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo) This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 27, 2014 I was looking at the X55MAV, and if this one is anything like that one, the RAM is not upgradeable, and the HDD might be. The one you chose is good for web browsing and some mild gaming (like Asphalt 8: Airborne). Main rig on profile VAULT - File Server Spoiler Intel Core i5 11400 w/ Shadow Rock LP, 2x16GB SP GAMING 3200MHz CL16, ASUS PRIME Z590-A, 2x LSI 9211-8i, Fractal Define 7, 256GB Team MP33, 3x 6TB WD Red Pro (general storage), 3x 1TB Seagate Barracuda (dumping ground), 3x 8TB WD White-Label (Plex) (all 3 arrays in their respective Windows Parity storage spaces), Corsair RM750x, Windows 11 Education Sleeper HP Pavilion A6137C Spoiler Intel Core i7 6700K @ 4.4GHz, 4x8GB G.SKILL Ares 1800MHz CL10, ASUS Z170M-E D3, 128GB Team MP33, 1TB Seagate Barracuda, 320GB Samsung Spinpoint (for video capture), MSI GTX 970 100ME, EVGA 650G1, Windows 10 Pro Mac Mini (Late 2020) Spoiler Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB, macOS Sonoma Consoles: Softmodded 1.4 Xbox w/ 500GB HDD, Xbox 360 Elite 120GB Falcon, XB1X w/2TB MX500, Xbox Series X, PS1 1001, PS2 Slim 70000 w/ FreeMcBoot, PS4 Pro 7015B 1TB (retired), PS5 Digital, Nintendo Switch OLED, Nintendo Wii RVL-001 (black) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 27, 2014 Author "Integrated Intel® UMA" You will not be doing much gaming on this, as it only has integrated graphics. "Intel® Bay Trail-M Dual Core Celeron N2815 Processor" Not terribly powerful, you would be much better off getting a laptop with an i5 or i7. But if this is all you can afford its a decent choice. -It comes with a 500GB 5400RPM HDD. Is this upgradeable? Can it be switched to an SSD? -If you own one, or have access to one, please leave your feelings on it below. -It comes with 4GB of DDR3 RAM. Is this upgradeable? How much can it handle? -How's the battery life -It should be upgradable, if you can access the hard drive bay then you can install a SSD in it. -Don't own one -It should be upgradeable, I would bet that I can support up to around 16GB. -According to some reviews on amazon the battery life is around 6 hours. Thanks for your input. And 16GB and 6Hrs are perfect for my needs. All I plan to install is stuff like Google Earth, Chrome, and perhaps Minecraft. RAM is often up-gradable in laptops (Unless it's apple). HDD's are also often switchable in laptops (again unless it's apple). I'm not too keen on 5400rpm HDD's though. Question though what do you intend to install/do/play? Thanks, The most demanding game I plan to install is Minecraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 27, 2014 Thanks, The most demanding game I plan to install is Minecraft. Even for just minecraft I wouldn't plan to install optifine for higher settings or shaders or anything. That processor isn't very strong. Other than that though it is more than enough. RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo) This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 27, 2014 Author I understand. My main rig (Down below) is what I normally use. I'd just use it to occasionally play when I'm away from home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 27, 2014 hdd is upgradeble but there might be a slight issue with the ram becaus this is a small laptop and also a thing one there might be chance that its solderd on If you tell a big enough lie and tell it frequently enough it will be believed. -Adolf Hitler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2014 Author hdd is upgradeble but there might be a slight issue with the ram becaus this is a small laptop and also a thing one there might be chance that its solderd on Thanks and I hope it isn't soldered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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