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    Adding memory to a W530 Question

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ArthurofChicago, Dec 15, 2014.

  1. ArthurofChicago

    ArthurofChicago Notebook Consultant

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    Currently have what the machine came with 8GB of RAM

    Any problem with just adding two 8GB cards? Don't have cash to add four 8GB cards.

    Watch a decent video of a guy installing 32GB but he removed 8

    Any reason not to add two 8Gb and leave in the the other cards, which I am presuming are two 4GBs.

    Ask because I recall being told RAM should always be balanced..

    http://youtu.be/STz0-OSKAUs

    G.SKILL 16GB (2 x 8G) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Laptop Memory Model F3-1600C10D-16GSQ


    Thanks!
     
    ArthurofChicago, Dec 15, 2014
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    There's no practical difference. One thing to note is if your W530 is a dual core machine, I believe they only have two memory slots for a total of 16GB of memory. The quad core machines have four slots for a total of 32GB of memory.
     
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    ArthurofChicago Notebook Consultant

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    The system will default to what is referred to as asynchronous dual channel, but it really won't have a noticeable impact compared to having the sticks all the same capacity (synchronous dual channel). Try to shoot for the same brand as what's in your system; mixing brands, as well as speeds and latency timings, can cause instability.
     
    Prostar Computer, Dec 17, 2014
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