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    RAM Upgrades: Maximum supported RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by BNRJJ8, Apr 27, 2013.

  1. BNRJJ8

    BNRJJ8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 2x8GB kit that I want to use on a new notebook. The one I have in mind is an Acer Aspire V3. For some reason, the different configurations of this model seem to have different maximum support RAM capacities listed: 8GB for some and 16GB for others (on both the Acer site and Crucial.com).

    I can't figure out why this is the case. They have the same CPU (Core i7-3632QM) and the same chipset (HM77). Is there any reason why they would have different maximum RAM capacities listed? Is it just a case of a specific configuration only being tested up to a certain amount of RAM, but being able to theoretically support more?
     
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I believe the dual core models only ship with 2 dimm slots soldered in while the quads come with 4.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 27, 2013
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    Kirrr Notebook Deity

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    Manufacturers put in 4GB modules most of the time. So if the notebook has 2 slots then they state that 8GB is max, when there are 4 slots, then 16GB is the max. Most of the time they are incorrect about the max amount you can put in. Nearly all of the notebooks that comes with Sandy or Ivy can handle 16GB ram in 2 slots and 32GB in 4 slots. The CPU and the Chipset support it atleast.
     
    Kirrr, Apr 28, 2013
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