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    What is the maximum RAM for Asus k42j?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by comrade_commissar7, Oct 19, 2010.

  1. comrade_commissar7

    comrade_commissar7 Notebook Evangelist

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    As stated in my signature, my Asus k42j's ram is only 2gb ddr3. I'm planning to upgrade my RAM so I can run 64-bit but I just want to know what's my notebook's maximum ram that it can accommodate? Can it load 6-8gb? Thanks in advance :)

    Any updates, guys? I really want to know the max capacity of my notebook before I buy additional RAM :)
     
    comrade_commissar7, Oct 19, 2010
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    comrade_commissar7 Notebook Evangelist

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    I went to the shop where I bought my notebook, the salesman said that he's not sure either. Is there an app that can measure the max RAM my ASUS can accommodate? :(
     
    comrade_commissar7, Oct 19, 2010
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    It should support 8GB. Is your current memory on 1 stick? What do you plan on using your computer for?
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 19, 2010
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    -Yeah, it's just one stick but 2gb ddr3, i still have a spare space for another stick. I plan to use my notebook for gaming, video editing, photoshop, and other matters such as academic requirements that require multi-tasking. Btw, what site did u find my notebook's max RAM capacity? Thanks again :)
     
    comrade_commissar7, Oct 20, 2010
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    You could add a 4GB stick and have 6GB's.
     
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    Intel's 55 chipset supports 8GB and I assume the BIOS also allows it.
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 20, 2010
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    Really? That's great then. I will try searching already for a 4gb :) Thanks a lot :)

    Thanks for the info! Btw, how'd you know that my asus model's chipset is Intel 55? Could you kindly link me a site where I could see my asus k42j's detailed specifications including the max RAM it can accommodate? :)
     
    comrade_commissar7, Oct 21, 2010
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    From the specs in your signature. The i5-450M is only available for the Intel 55/57 chipset (switchable graphics will typically use a HM55 chipset, while the rest will use the PM55 chipset). Use Intel ARK. You can search Asus' website for detailed specs of your system.
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 21, 2010
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    -Gee, thanks again for the clarification. Will check the Asus website then. Btw, what do u mean by 'use intel ark?'
     
    comrade_commissar7, Oct 21, 2010
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    Intel Automated Relational Knowledgebase, database of all their product specs and whatnot.

    ARK | Your source for information on Intel products
     
    ALLurGroceries, Oct 21, 2010
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