Soldered 2400MHz RAM for Asus Vivobook S-14 switches between 665MHz and 1200MHz on the CPU-z
Soldered 2400MHz RAM for Asus Vivobook S-14 switches between 665MHz and 1200MHz on the CPU-z
You've been using an Asus Vivobook S14 with an i7-8550u and MX-150 for a year. Observations include the RAM appearing to switch between 665MHz and 1200MHz in CPU-Z and other tools, operating in single-channel mode. This behavior seems unusual. Task Manager displays 2400MHz, yet only one of four slots is being used—despite having two slots: a soldered stick and an extra slot. Additionally, your RAM usage frequently hits the 80s and 90s, rarely dropping below 50%. Should you upgrade? If so, would it be better to switch to another brand or model with similar clock speeds? The exact RAM model is Samsung M471A1K44BM0-CRC 1x8GB, which isn't available in India. You found comparable options on Amazon, but they’re from different manufacturers.
Welcome to the forums! Are you using the newest BIOS versions? Do they operate continuously at these settings? I suggest upgrading to 16 Gbps. It really depends on your laptop motherboards, as only certain SO DIMMs are compatible. Just verify compatibility before proceeding. Also, confirm whether an upgrade is physically possible—sometimes it’s just soldered in. First assess upgrade feasibility, then check DIMM compatibility, and you should be good to go!
The last time I checked, I was on the latest BIOS. And yes, it alternates between just these two frequencies all the time. I opened up my laptop and it does have an expansion slot apart from the soldered ram stick So, how do I make sure which ram is compatible with it?
Visit the maker's webpage for your laptop and check the compatible RAM section.