Intel i7-4710HQ How much RAM is really supported?

[Illya_12]

Hello,
I have a BIG trouble on this question. I'm looking for new RAM for my laptop, serched online i found some discordant informations.

Intel official page (http://ark.intel.com/it/products/78930/Intel-Core-i7-4710HQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_50-GHz) talks about Maximum RAM 32GB in DDR3L 1333/1600.

The PC producer instead, says the maximum RAM supported is 16GB. It's possible to have a producer limitation?
Also the frequences are so confusing, Intel says 1333/1600, but if i run the crucial Scan System, it gives me their 1866Hz RAMs as compatible with my system.

The Chipset on which the CPU is installed is an HM86 Brand Insyde Corp. Machine Acer VN7 791G.

Someone has the slightest idea of what i have to buy for this Laptop if i want to have the best performace attainable?

 

[WyomingKnott]

The motherboard, made specifically for that model, may be introducing a lower upper limit on the amount of memory you can use.

 

[SgtScream]

You also may be limited by your windows operating system. So we need to know what motherboard and version of windows you are using.

 

[rgd1101]

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/aspire-vn7-791g
show 2 slot

 

[Illya_12]

You also may be limited by your windows operating system. So we need to know what motherboard and version of windows you are using.

I'm using w8.1 64x. The motherboard is this-> http://imgur.com/a/S7H7h

rgd1101 yes i've actualy opened the laptop, and it has 2 slots i can confirm. Double 16GB should be placed if it supports 32GB, but the question is that if it works or not with that ammount of RAM, and if not, which frequency RAMs is possible to use.

WyomingKnott- that what i want to know precisely, if it's this the motivation for 16GB told by the manufacturer, insted of 32GB allowed by the CPU.

 

[rgd1101]

crucial said it only support 16GB
And even the desktop highend z87 only support 8GB per slot, so I don't think a mobile version would support 16GB per slot

 

[Illya_12]

crucial said it only support 16GB
And even the desktop highend z87 only support 8GB per slot, so I don't think a mobile version would support 16GB per slot

Thanks a lot, i think it's totaly true. Now only frequency is the unknown!

 

[rgd1101]

To be safe. get the 1600.

 

[Illya_12]

I think so, but I prefer to have a confirmation of this. Why description and spec sheets are always so confusing?

 

[SgtScream]

This link will provide you with details pertaining to ram compatibility:
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/aspire-vn7-791g-78vm

 

[Illya_12]

Thank you all for the help. I think ill buy Ballistix Sport Kit Memoria RAM (2 x 8 GB), DDR3, 1600 MT/s. I's a good choice.