Still using a hard drive? An SSD upgrade is the #1 way to speed up an old laptop. Prices and benefits explained.
The Single Best Upgrade for Old Laptops: SSD
If your laptop takes 5 minutes to boot, you don't need a new laptop. You need an SSD (Solid State Drive).
HDD vs SSD: The Difference
- HDD (Old): Spinning magnetic platters. Slow, fragile, heavy. Speed: ~80MB/s.
- SSD (New): Flash memory chips. Instant, durable, silent. Speed: ~500MB/s (SATA) to ~3,500MB/s (NVMe).
Real World Result:
- Boot time: 2 mins -> 10 seconds.
- Chrome Opener: 10 secs -> Instant.
Cost of Upgrade (2026 Prices)
SSD prices have dropped significantly.
| Capacity | Price (Approx) | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | RM 180 - RM 220 | Basic Office/Student |
| 512GB | RM 250 - RM 300 | Standard User |
| 1TB | RM 350 - RM 450 | Gamer/Creator |
Prices include installation and data cloning.
"But What About My Data?"
We offer Migration Cloning:
- We plug your old drive and new SSD into our duplicator.
- We bit-for-bit copy Windows, your files, passwords, and wallpaper.
- You turn it on, and it's practically the same computer... just 10x faster.
Is It Worth It?
If your laptop has an i5 processor (even Gen 4 from 2014) and 8GB RAM, an SSD makes it usable for 2026 web browsing. It is much cheaper than buying a new RM 2,500 laptop.
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