Optimal memory size for this model is up to 16GB DDR4.
Optimal memory size for this model is up to 16GB DDR4.
I have an ASUS VivoBook laptop that originally came with 8GB of DDR4-3200mhz RAM (4GB soldered + 4GB expandable). I’m considering an upgrade because the current amount isn’t sufficient for my needs. The main concern is whether this setup can actually handle more than the 12GB officially suggested on the manufacturer’s site. The CPU supports up to 64GB, and the motherboard likely accommodates more than 12GB, but I want to verify this information as I saw someone on forums using sysfs to find out that a similar 14-inch model supported only up to 32GB. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
The site advertises modules up to 32 GB and reports successful operation. It suggests avoiding configurations exceeding 4+4 GB to prevent performance issues. When pairing 4 GB with 32 GB, only 8 GB (4+4) will utilize dual-channel speed. The rest will operate in single-channel mode.
Thank you for your feedback. I understand the bandwidth impact but believe the advantages are greater than the drawbacks, especially with increased RAM regardless of channel mode. Your plan to add a 16GB DDR4-3200 module to reach 20GB sounds sensible—would you like me to clarify why the site suggests 12GB instead?
depends on what you're doing. If the app uses little memory but needs fast swapping, speed matters more than total RAM. However, for everyday tasks, 8GB is enough and could be better with more storage.
They probably never tried the device beyond 12 GB, assuming users wouldn’t require more. Regarding speed, the outcome varies. Running out of RAM will clearly hurt performance. Adding more RAM is a good investment. The impact of slower speeds depends on how demanding a task is. For instance, an integrated graphics card usually needs maximum RAM speed. Since the system doesn’t have a dedicated GPU, graphics quality could drop depending on which RAM portion is used for VRAM.
I assumed I didn’t play much on this laptop, so network speed wasn’t a big concern.
The GPU doesn’t automatically switch to dual-channel memory usage; it operates based on the system configuration and workload. Your 32GB example likely uses a portion of dual-channel memory, but the remaining data stays in single-channel mode unless explicitly configured otherwise. The current allocation of 4GB to the iGPU is determined by the hardware and driver settings.
Yes, 8 out of 36 GB should operate in dual-channel mode (provided the system supports flex mode). It’s unclear whether the iGPU reserves memory in dual-channel regions, but I’d like to hope the BIOS/OS handles it efficiently.