Chromebook RAM capacity and speeds? Can I add to it or upgrade?

[WVMountie07]

I'm looking to get a Chromebook here in the next few months. I see most come with 2gb RAM. Some DDR3L and some DDR3. What is the memory capacity of the Chrome OS? Any idea what speed these sticks are? I was thinking about getting a 2gb and adding an additional 2gb stick if that's even possible. I have little knowledge of that particular OS so I'm just fishing for some info. Thanks!

 

[ComputerSecurityGuy]

I believe Chrome OS is 32-bit. Most Chromebook s come with the RAM soldered in though, spoiling any hope of saving $50 by buying a 2GB version and a 4GB stick.

 

[WVMountie07]

I believe Chrome OS is 32-bit. Most Chromebook s come with the RAM soldered in though, spoiling any hope of saving $50 by buying a 2GB version and a 4GB stick.

I should have known better. No way to save money AND get what you want...

 

[Rogue Leader]

Chromebooks do not have upgradeable memory, you are prettymuch set with what it comes with out of the box. That said they really don't need much to run. I run an Acer C720 2gb as my like knock around the house computer and 2gb is totally fine with it. You can have a lot of tabs open, watch videos etc.

Non- ARM Intel processor chromebooks run 64 bit chrome, so if you get a 4gb one it can take advantage of it. Really though all 4gb does for you is allow you to have more tabs open, don't forget all it is, is a glorified web browser.

That said I spend a lot more time on my chromebook than my desktop, it does like 85% of everything besides gaming well enough. I really only use my desktop PC if I game, need to edit or encode video, program (which doesn't happen much these days) or if for some reason I need full MS Office programs.