Is this computer upgradeable? 1) Memory, ( in GB Ram) or 2) the OS, (operating system) ( As inWin 9)?
870469
I haven't done it yet but see no reason that wouldn't allow you to. I plan to add more ram to the one I own. As for upgrading the OS that shouldn't be any issue either.
870470
I'm sure it is, but I am no where near being the technophile qualified to answer your question. I'm very sorry I couldn't be more of a help.
870471
Not sure about the RAM, I'd have to check. Should be able to upgrade the OS though. It comes with Win8.1, and win 10 tech preview looks to be built from the same inner workings.
1095500
contact 'computer upgrade king' and inquire. I think they can make it with whatever you want in it.
1720205
8GB is max additional RAM that can be added after removing the stock 4GB. It has 2GB hardwired in, so true total capacity is 10GB, after 8GB upgrade. Both Win7 and Win 8.1 recognized all 10GBs on my machine. I also swapped mechanical HD for SSD. These two upgrades really bring out full potential of the machine.
610851
We can upgrade to 6GB and install a 64 Bit OS. Please call at your convenience. Thanks
463199
Both of your questions, the answer is yes. I have even upgraded the OS from Win7 to Win8.1
468670
The OS on this unit is actually going to be Win7 PRO 64bit. Please let us know if you have any other questions.Thank You,ServerMonkey
1265889
Yes, you can upgrade the RAM to 16GB. You may contact us after you place the order to discuss the options.
735585
I don't know the answer to that question. The PC meets my needs as is and I have never looked into possible upgrades. Sorry.
1653352
Memory can be upgraded in increments of four or eight gig chips of RAM. I replaced the two four gig chips with four eight gig chips maxing it out with thirty two. Machine has four memory chip slots.
974776
Yes, you can upgrade the RAM, but only to 8 G. Also, it only has room for one chip and make sure you get the right one. As far as changing out the HD drive, I believe you can, but I am not sure which one you could use. Maybe when you change the RAM you can check what is possible with the drive since you have to pull the whole bottom off to access the memory. I've been using the laptop as is and it works well for all I do. I woul recommend using the laptop for awhile before you change anything. Maybe it will work just fine "as is" for you?
1817126
Yes. You can upgrade via the normal process. You can purchase Windows 8 and perform an upgrade. What you should do, is but model ALW18-6491sLV, it is exactly the same system except that it comes with Windows 8 pre-installed. I detailed why I went with Windows 7 in my review, Windows 8 is good but runs best on a touch screen. I hope this helps.
831070
I did the upgrade, which was very simple. In all honesty the process was simplified by MS and worked great. My only other comment is that the 'learning curve' for Win 8 itself was not as easy as all of the other upgrades. This new OS is so radically different, that you will in fact be forced to work at learning it.
1426766
Some components (memory, disk, graphics) are easy to upgrade, the motherboard is replaceable, but is a customized version....
1122825
Sorry, but the memory in this machine is not upgradable. If you need 16GB, it must be ordered at the time of purchase. The RAM is surface mounted to the system board.
2067072
Shouldn't be a problem, just purchase another 8gb stick. Also agree with the other answer an ssd is a much better way to upgrade this notebook. I talk about this in my review. About the other answer though, he/she indicates two ram slots are in use. At least in mine it came with one 8gb stick instead of two 4gb sticks.
1175115
I opened mine up to check. Hard drive and memory are upgradeable but CPU and graphics card are not. By the time the accessories that are needed to actually use this are available, this will be obsolete.
1452906
No. The memory is fixed on the motherboard and is not something that you can upgrade. 4GB RAM is all that it has and will ever have.