Is 4GB RAM 128 SSD enough?

4GB RAM is enough if you don't do any hardcore gaming. More RAM just means better multitasking, but you can still live well with only 2GB on WIndows 8.1/8/10. 128GB SSD may be a fairly significant lack though, but if you can afford an external hard drive, that should be no longer a problem.
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Is 128GB of SSD enough?

Storage Space

Laptops that come with SSD usually have just 128GB or 256GB of storage, which is enough for all your programs and a decent amount of data. However, users who have lots of demanding games or huge media collections will want to store some files in the cloud or add an external hard drive.
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Is 4GB RAM enough for 128GB?

Maybe. 4GB RAM 128 GB internal memory is on the upper end for reasonably priced smartphones and is completely workable (even the latest iPhone has 4 GB RAM). You can also buy flagship phones and tablets with 8 GB or 12 GB RAM if you want to spend low $four figures.
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Is a 128GB SSD enough for Windows 10?

Rick's answer: Windows 10 will easily fit on a 128GB SSD, Joseph. According to Microsoft's official list of hardware requirements for Windows 10 it only requires about 32GB of storage space even for the 64 bit version of that operating system.
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Is 1TB better than 128GB SSD?

A 1TB hard drive stores eight times as much as a 128GB SSD, and four times as much as a 256GB SSD.
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Is a 128GB SSD enough for Windows 10?



How much storage is 128 SSD?

As a result, your “128GB SSD” will provide less than 119GB of storage for programs and data. Subtract the space used by Windows 10 and you could be left with around 90GB to 100GB. Subtract another 20GB for swap files, caches, Windows updates etc and you're already down to 70-80GB.
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How much SSD do you need?

For gaming: at least 1TB

You'll need an SSD with a storage capacity of at least 500GB. Games take up more and more storage space over time. On top of that, updates like patches also take up extra space. An average PC game takes up about 40GB to 50GB.
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Is 128 SSD enough for gaming?

Distinguished. is 128gb enough for ms office and some few games like minecraft and dota 2 (planning, not decided yet). I mean when you get into editing videos and such, that takes up a lot of space. I wouldnt recommend anything under 250gb for what you will be doing and even then you may run out faster than you think.
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Which is better 500GB HDD or 128 SSD?

A 500GB hard drive is tiny, so if you can get a 128GB SSD that's a much better value for money proposition. However, I'd advise you buy that as well as an extra 2TB hard drive, if you can afford that.
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Is 4GB RAM enough for laptop?

4GB RAM. Budget shoppers can start with 4GB of RAM for a Windows laptop. Combined with an SSD for storage, you'll get a responsive PC that handles the basics smoothly—e.g., having a few low-intensity programs plus a handful of browser tabs open all at the same.
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Is 4GB enough for college student?

For anyone looking for the bare computing essentials, 4GB of laptop RAM should be sufficient. If you want your PC to be able to flawlessly accomplish more demanding tasks at once, such as gaming, graphic design, and programming, you should have at least 8GB of laptop RAM.
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Which is better to upgrade RAM or SSD?

An SSD will load everything faster, but RAM can keep more stuff open at once. If you find your computer being unbearably slow in literally everything it does, an SSD is the way to go, but if, for example, your computer only starts acting up once you open your "lots of tabs," you'll want the RAM boost.
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Is 4GB RAM and 256 GB SSD enough?

Which is a better PC, the one with 8GB RAM or the onewith 4GB RAM and 256GB SSD? For basic tasks like checking mails, visiting a site or two, watching youtube or a little of word processing, 4 GB would be sufficient. However, for more resource-heavy softwares or gaming, you should lookout for 8 GB at least.
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How big SSD do I need for Windows 10?

Windows 10 needs a minimum of 16 GB of storage to run, but this is an absolute minimum, and at such a low capacity, it will literally not have even enough room for updates to install (Windows tablet owners with 16 GB eMMC's often get frustrated with this).
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Is 128GB SSD enough for school?

For a new user without years of "stuff", 128 Gb would probably suffice. (Except for virtual disk files for VM's, of course, but you can put them on an outboard USB drive.) Having said that, I'm going to suggest that you go for the 256 Gb anyway, unless you absolutely can't spend the money.
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How much SSD do I need for college?

SSDs are costlier for a given amount of storage, but can make the computer feel much faster. 512GB is a good minimum to see you through four years of photos, assignments and programs — if you often create or work on large files, you may want to spring for 1TB (or get an external hard drive).
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Should I buy SSD or HDD?

SSDs are faster, more durable, more compact, quieter, and consume less energy. HDDs are more affordable and may offer easier data recovery in the event of damage. As long as price isn't the determining factor, SSDs come out on top — especially since modern SSDs are just about as reliable as HDDs.
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Is SSD better than TB?

1Tb has about 4x the storage capacity but a ssd drive is about 5x faster than a HDD (standard hard disk). It makes a huge difference to have an ssd drive. We used to recommend adding ram to speed up your computer but the SSD drive is the best way to do it now.
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How many games can 128GB hold?

Depending on what you buy, at most 128+ games. But considering you want AAA titles, at least 20-25. Edit: The low estimate is based on the assumption you are going all digital. Depends on the size of the games which is small compare to some on other consoles.
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Is 128GB SSD and 500gb HDD enough?

A 128GB SSD should be plenty unless they are downloading files and/or installing games. I've setup older laptops with hard drives as small as 40-60GB as basic office/internet systems before and it's never been an issue.
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Is 128GB enough laptop?

Conclusion. If you are buying a 128GB SSD Windows 10 laptop to work and browse the internet, you will be perfectly fine. The disk space will be enough to run your favorite programs like Office or Chrome, and many others apps, while still having disk space left to save your files.
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What size SSD is best?

A 500 GB or smaller SSD is ideal for holding your operating system and a decent variety of favorite programs, including your various browsers and productivity suites. If you're only using a single drive in your system, 500 GB will also provide adequate room for some light media, gaming, and video storage.
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How much GB SSD do I need for laptop?

Bottom line: Get at least a 256GB SSD, or 512GB if you do more storage-heavy work.
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How much RAM is enough?

As far as phones and tablets go, there's been a race to the top recently when it comes to RAM. So although you reasonably only need 4 GB of RAM on your Android or iPhone, the standard for newly released smartphones is 8 GB. And unless you're really tech savvy, you can't upgrade your phone's RAM.
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