Question Will my laptop support a HyperX RAM?

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I have a Lenovo Ideapad 310-15IKB model 80tv (bought it in 2017) with 4GB soldered ram, I want to upgrade RAM to the maximum limit I can, what is the maximum limit I can upgrade to?
In documentation it says "Chipset Memory Intel or AMD SoC (System on Chip) platform 12GB max / 2133MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable, 4GB memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM socket "
https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sy...15_Touch/ideapad_310_15_310_15_Touch_Spec.PDF

Is it possible to add a 16GB ram in that model?
Crucial Scan says that my laptop supports up to 20GB ram (including the 4GB so another 16GB)
I also checked with wmic memphysical get maxcapacity command in cmd, and it shows it can support 32GB of ram

I am between these RAM's. I know that my laptop can support only 2133Mhz but I want to buy a good one so I can use it after to a newer laptop LENOVO L340-15IRH
(as most laptops have 8GB)
I think the best one is HyperX but I don't know if my current laptop will support it (the XMP thing, the overclocking)


1.hyperX
HX426S15IB2/16 16GB 2G x 64-Bit
DDR4-2666 CL15 260-Pin SODIMM
https://www.kingston.com/dataSheets/HX426S15IB2_16.pdf


2.Ballistix Sport LT 16GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM
Specs - DDR4 PC4-21300 • CL=16 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-2666 • 1.2V • 2048Meg x 64 •

3.Crucial 16GB DDR4-2400 SODIMM
Specs - DDR4 PC4-19200 • CL=17 • Dual Ranked • x8 based • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-2400 • 1.2V • 2048Meg x 64 •

4.Crucial 16GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM
Specs - DDR4 PC4-21300 • CL=19 • Dual Ranked • x8 based • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-2666 • 1.2V • 2048Meg x 64 •

5.Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 SODIMM
Specs - DDR4 PC4-25600 • CL=22 • Dual Ranked • x8 based • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-3200 • 1.2V • 2048Meg x 64 •


thank you
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Per your spec sheet;
Chipset Memory;
Intel or AMD SoC (System on Chip) platform 12GB max / 2133MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable, 4GB memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM socket

so the max ram stick you can go for on your laptop is a single 8GB DDR4-2133MHz ram.

In short, all those sticks of ram you're looking at are a waste of money. The only thing you'd be able to say is I've got HyperX ram in my laptop but in reality they won't net you any benefit. You should look into a1x8GB DDR4-2133MHz stick of ram and be done with the laptop's ram upgrade.
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Per your spec sheet;
Chipset Memory;
Intel or AMD SoC (System on Chip) platform 12GB max / 2133MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable, 4GB memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM socket

so the max ram stick you can go for on your laptop is a single 8GB DDR4-2133MHz ram.

In short, all those sticks of ram you're looking at are a waste of money. The only thing you'd be able to say is I've got HyperX ram in my laptop but in reality they won't net you any benefit. You should look into a1x8GB DDR4-2133MHz stick of ram and be done with the laptop's ram upgrade.

Hello,
Thank you and thank you for your reply!
Yes at first I was looking for 8GB but then I decided that 16 GB would be better. So Crucial scan program is wrong? I chatted with them, yesterday and they confirmed me that 16GB will work.
I also posted in Lenovo forums and someone answered this

"
According to ideapad_310_15_310_15_Touch_Spec.PDF "12GB max / 2133MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable, 4GB memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM socket" so yes, you can add an 8GB SO-DIMM module.

The speed needs to be at least 2133MHz. Higher speed RAM will work but it won't run any faster.

Crucial IdeaPad 310 (15-inch) Compatible upgrades says you can actually add a 16GB SO-DIMM module.

This isn't unusual. It just means that Lenovo didn't test 310 with 16GB when the model was introduced because at that time 16GB modules weren't available or 20GB wasn't considered necessary on this system.