Maximum memory stated at 16GB would i get away with 32GB?

[David Mitchell_1]

my MSI GE60 2PE Apache Pro laptop states this on the MSI website DDR3L,up to 1600 MHz, 2 slots, Max. 16GB for the memory. if i put 32GB will it work even though it states its not supported?

 

[helpstar]

SODIMM DDR3L 1600MHz -> 2 x 8GB
32GB won´t run

depends on the CPU:
http://ark.intel.com/products/78934/Intel-Core-i7-4720HQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_60-GHz

 

[Rookie_MIB]

It may run, but you'll only see 16GB, and I stress the word 'may'.

 

[helpstar]

it´s 8GB per channel
16GB modules will not be detected

 

[David Mitchell_1]

thanks

 

[neerajmca]

SODIMM DDR3L 1600MHz -> 2 x 8GB
32GB won´t run

depends on the CPU:
http://ark.intel.com/products/78934/Intel-Core-i7-4720HQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_60-GHz

it´s 8GB per channel
16GB modules will not be detected

MIne is i3 6100. http://ark.intel.com/products/90729/Intel-Core-i3-6100-Processor-3M-Cache-3_70-GHz

Can u please tell about mine ?

 

[helpstar]

@neerajmca
which motherboard is it?

theoretically the i3-6100 supports up to 64GB in two channels, DDR4-1866/2133 or DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V, depending on the used motherboard

 

[neerajmca]

@neerajmca
which motherboard is it?

theoretically the i3-6100 supports up to 64GB in two channels, DDR4-1866/2133 or DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V, depending on the used motherboard

I know. This is my PC. It says upto 16gb supported only. I am confused

https://www.amazon.com/M32CD-AS31-Generation-Windows-Desktop-Keyboard/dp/B01GE9QMZM/

 

[helpstar]

can´t see any districtions, why more than 16GB could not be installed.

Open the case and have a look at the motherboard. Any labels on it which could lead to the motherboard´s exact model name?

 

[neerajmca]

can´t see any districtions, why more than 16GB could not be installed.

Open the case and have a look at the motherboard. Any labels on it which could lead to the motherboard´s exact model name?

Manufacturer : ASUSTeK COMPUTER Inc. Model M32cd ; Rev 1.xx

Chipset : Intel Skylake [Rev. 07]
SouthBridge : Intel Skylake PCH [Rev. 31]
LPCIO : Nuvoton NCT6792
BIOS :American Megatrends Inc ; Version 0501

 

[helpstar]

can´t find any other information than the given up to 16GB RAM

you could try yourself by getting two 16GB modules and test them
but no guarantee it´s working. From chipset and CPU it should work I think

 

[neerajmca]

can´t find any other information than the given up to 16GB RAM

you could try yourself by getting two 16GB modules and test them
but no guarantee it´s working. From chipset and CPU it should work I think

Check this - https://www.asus.com/Tower-PCs/VivoPC-M32CD/specifications/
It clearly said upto 16gb :/

And I cant buy new one without confirming bro. Seems that I wud better buy 8 more and make it 16.

 

[neerajmca]

can´t find any other information than the given up to 16GB RAM

you could try yourself by getting two 16GB modules and test them
but no guarantee it´s working. From chipset and CPU it should work I think

Here is the exact model no of motherboard written after opening cabinet just now

h110-ezm-zcd4-/dp-m8

 

[helpstar]

that´s what someone wrote, but I doubt it´s true. The chipset and the CPU could in theory support more.

 

[neerajmca]

that´s what someone wrote, but I doubt it´s true. The chipset and the CPU could in theory support more.

Anyway thanks for help.

One question : I have Windows 10 Home Edition pre-installed with my this PC. I want now Win10 pro.
1) What is the "genuine" way to upgrade to Professional Edition. Can you please guide me step by step
2) Since my PC does not come with any WIN10 DVD ; Is there any way I can SAVE this my "genuine legit" license so that if in future if my OS fails I can reinstall without losing my license of OS ?

 

[helpstar]

http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/how-easily-upgrade-windows-10-home-windows-10-pro

the licence is stored in the bios of you PC and won´t be lost
but the windows home licence is bound to your PC and can´t be transferred to another PC

 

[neerajmca]

http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/how-easily-upgrade-windows-10-home-windows-10-pro

the licence is stored in the bios of you PC and won´t be lost
but the windows home licence is bound to your PC and can´t be transferred to another PC

But what if I make new install with Win10 "Pro", even then I wont need to activate it? Or I am bound to install Home Edition only.

 

[helpstar]

when you buy the pro version over the microsofts store, the key you use will be upgraded to a pro version
after this you can install the pro version

 

[neerajmca]

when you buy the pro version over the microsofts store, the key you use will be upgraded to a pro version
after this you can install the pro version

Alright thanks for the help. I wud be buying Transcend 370s 256GB and now make a clean install. And use my HDD for storage. And I think this won't illegit my license as its sticked with BIOS

 

[helpstar]

you can read out your licence key if you like with common tools like:
https://neosmart.net/blog/2014/windows-10-embedded-product-key-tool/

 

[RobCrezz]

Although they list the maximum, chances are that 2x16gb will work.

 

[neerajmca]

Although they list the maximum, chances are that 2x16gb will work.

Checked with crucial tool. Sadly it wont support more than 16

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/ASUS/m32cd-%28ddr4-systems%29

 

[Rookie_MIB]

Agreed. If the motherboard manufacturer (or notebook manufacturer) says that 16GB is the maximum, then usually THAT is the maximum. I have several Xeon X3400 series servers, and those are spec'd at a max of 32GB. However, the mobo's they're in (one being an ASUS P7F7-E WS workstation motherboard) list maximum RAM of 16GB in spite of having 6 DIMM slots.

Max ram in general is determined by the MOTHERBOARD.

 

[helpstar]

Agreed. If the motherboard manufacturer (or notebook manufacturer) says that 16GB is the maximum, then usually THAT is the maximum. I have several Xeon X3400 series servers, and those are spec'd at a max of 32GB. However, the mobo's they're in (one being an ASUS P7F7-E WS workstation motherboard) list maximum RAM of 16GB in spite of having 6 DIMM slots.

Max ram in general is determined by the MOTHERBOARD.

That´s not true in general. Older motherboards list RAM modules they knew while those have been manufactured, but after that, newer DIMMs with more capacity were coming out and the specification/list wasn´t updated. As well as newer CPUs have more memory options than others.
The RAM controller is implemented in the CPU and therefore the CPU is the main factor.

E.g.
http://ark.intel.com/de/products/47555/Intel-Xeon-Processor-L3406-4M-Cache-2_26-GHz
This one can adress just 16GB while the xeon can 32GB.
http://ark.intel.com/de/products/48501/Intel-Xeon-Processor-X3480-8M-Cache-3_06-GHz

 

[RobCrezz]

Although they list the maximum, chances are that 2x16gb will work.

Checked with crucial tool. Sadly it wont support more than 16

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/ASUS/m32cd-%28ddr4-systems%29

That will just be getting specs from the motherboard.

Like I said, ive seen this quite a bit recently, especially in laptops. No gaurentees, but I have seen 32gb work just fine in modern laptops that state max of 16.