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    Is it possible too install more then 4 GB of DDR3 memory in Asus U30JC?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by DIMEDROLL, Mar 10, 2012.

  1. DIMEDROLL

    DIMEDROLL Newbie

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    Currently I have 2 DDR3 memory modules installed with 2 GB each one. I need more then 4 GB of memory. I'd like to install 8 or at least 6 GB.
    Asus website says here:
    Does this mean that I cannot install more then 4 GB?
     
    DIMEDROLL, Mar 10, 2012
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  2. dav_jw

    dav_jw Notebook Guru

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    I don't own this particular notebook, but based on my experience with those Arrendale CPUs and chipsets, and with ASUS, it is VERY unlikely that this notebook won't support 8GB of RAM (2x4GB).
     
    dav_jw, Mar 10, 2012
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  3. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Actually, i've seen most Asus notebooks take more than their supposed max memory. For exmaple, my G73JH is running 16GB and my N50 has been confirmed to run with 8GB of DDR2. There is a good chance it'll work, nut unless someone can confirm this for you, there's always a remote chance it won't.
     
    tijo, Mar 10, 2012
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  4. NotEnoughMinerals

    NotEnoughMinerals Notebook Deity

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    Lol I think dav jw's use of a double negative confused you.

    It should work, no guarantees but laptops that are locked to 4GB of RAM on a hardware level are few and far between.
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Mar 11, 2012
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    That, plus being sick and just waking up. 2x8GB might be pushing it, but 2x4GB is almost guaranteed to work. It's not Asus style to limit the max amount of RAM possible in the bios.
     
    tijo, Mar 11, 2012
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    It's usually limited by the RAM controller, part of the chipset, integrated in the Arrandale and later CPU's. Intel's spec sheet calls for 8GB RAM with the i5-430m, i3-330m, and i7-620m, although it does say "dependent on memory type". Sometimes 8GB will be supported by DDR2 800 vs 1066 only supporting 4GB. But more than likely 1066 should work at 8GB.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 11, 2012
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  7. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    I have been using 8GB RAM for almost 2 yrs on my U30Jc with no problems.

    See:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/7766632-post2079.html
     
    tilleroftheearth, Mar 12, 2012
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