Intel i7-1165G7 (DELL INSPIRON 5406 2in1) - Highest Memory Increase Difference (Intel vs Dell)
Intel i7-1165G7 (DELL INSPIRON 5406 2in1) - Highest Memory Increase Difference (Intel vs Dell)
The threshold will depend on Dell's approval for the board and its acceptance in the BIOS/firmware.
I operate 4x8G dimms at 3570K with Z77 boards. You're also confident you can run 4x8G on the chipsets mentioned. OP, I just replaced 30 1165G7 Thinkpad L15s today. They function well with 2x16G budget JEDEC 3200 dimms. I suspect the manufacturer didn<|pad|> to restrict RAM beyond just having one SODIMM slot. We also have four L15s with two 32G SODIMMs, everything works perfectly. So in short, no major concerns.
They updated it to 4 x8GB dimmers, but I believed the lower-end chipset remained unchanged.
!! Great feedback! I understood the setup clearly. With two memory channels and two slots, plus an integrated chipset, it seems the OEM might have restricted RAM beyond just slot count or power limits. I'll give it a shot and watch how it goes. In the worst case, we might need to return the sticks. PS.: I just verified the Lenovo L15 g2 with i7-1165g7, which claims support for up to 64GB RAM according to Lenovo. I didn't find the exact TDP setting, but in my machine it's listed at 15W (max supported is 28W), which could hint at the memory cap.
Another great point. One last chance to give it a shot. Thanks once more!
My idea: Dell likely limits to 16gb since that's the highest model they offer. Also, when they bundle it with an 8gb stick, the specs suggest a maximum of 16gb. Customers often add another 8gb to reach the full 16, resulting in a perfect dual-channel setup. The actual performance depends on random data placement, which can cause speed variations. Sometimes customers report issues and blame Dell, thinking it's their fault. It seems companies might be protecting themselves from complaints by attributing problems to customers. Perhaps it's because past issues were common, or because those responsible for specs lack technical knowledge. Companies like Asus and Huawei market large displays as "2k resolution," indicating they don’t need deep expertise to understand the specs.
Update quickly: 64GB RAM might not be ideal with this CPU. It’s unclear if there’ll be any problems, but the results were as expected by Levent and Darkseth. If you run into this situation, remember the CPU maker understands better than the original equipment manufacturer—especially here. Thanks for your support!