[SOLVED] Lenovo G50-45 80e3 RAM replacement

[Ray 9650]

I have a Lenovo G50-45 80e3 and I want to replace and upgrade the RAM as much as I can.
I am trying to understand the specifications in the hardware maintenance manual:

RAM: DDR3L, 1600MT/s MAX (arrow) 1 DIMM
DDR3L, 1333MT/s MAX (arrow) 2 DIMM

Standard memory • DDR3L, SODIMM × 1 / SODIMM × 2 (max 8 GB / 16 GB)

This is what I have now that the laptop came with:

SS M471B5674QH0-YK0 2G DDR3L 1600 &
M471B5173DB0-YK0 25nm 4GB DDR3L 1600

Can I replace my current RAM with 2 8GB DDR3L 1600? Or do they need to be 1333?

 

[algorithmbreaker]

Your system supports only DDR3L type, i.e., 1.35v, not the standard DDR3 (1.5v)
DDR3L can operate at 1.35v and 1..5v also, but when a system is suggested for DDR3L, it most likely supports DDR3L only and hence a requirement for 1.35v memory only.

DDR3L 1600MHz, can under-clock to operate at 1333MHz in pentiums, celerons and certain core processors.

Your requirement should be DDR3L SODMM Memory type.

Refer this link for Lenovo G50-45 Laptop compatible RAM listing: https://www.memorystock.com/memory/IBMLenovoG5045.html

 

[Ray 9650]

Thank you! One more question:

You said, "DDR3L 1600MHz, can under-clock to operate at 1333MHz". Is that something that will happen automatically or do i need to do that myself? If I need to do it, how do I do it?

 

[algorithmbreaker]

Yes, it will auto under-clock on systems that can operate only at 1333MHz

 

[Ray 9650]

Thank you!