Thinking About Upgrading My Mini PC - RAM and SSD Help Please!

MiniPC
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Hey everyone! :waving_hand:

So I’ve been using my mini PC for a while now and it’s starting to feel a little slow when I multitask or have too many tabs open lol. I’m thinking about upgrading the RAM and maybe swapping the SSD for a bigger and faster one but I’m not totally sure what’s compatible.

I’ve seen a few posts here about SSD upgrades and thermal stuff and it made me realize there’s actually a lot to think about before just buying something randomly.

Here’s what I’m confused about:

. Is it safe to upgrade the RAM on a mini PC or is it soldered in most models?

. For SSD upgrade - M.2 NVMe or SATA, which one is better for everyday speed?

. Does changing thermal paste actually make a big difference for temps and performance?

. Any brands or models you’d recommend for a reliable RAM or SSD upgrade?

I’ve been checking out some options here:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=m.2+nvme+ssd+512gb+mini+pc

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=m2+nvme+ssd+256gb+used

If anyone has already upgraded their mini PC and can share what worked, that would be super helpful! Even just a quick tip or brand recommendation would mean a lot. :blush:

Thanks so much, you guys are awesome!

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You’ve written a lot, but you haven’t written the most important things:
What model of computer do you have ?
How old have you had it ?
What operating system do you have ?

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You can search for the model of your mini PC on the Chuwi website and see if they list it in the specifications.

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One of the causes is having the hard drive almost full.

My mini PC is a year old and I noticed that the fan was running longer than when it was new.