Upgrade your laptop's memory for better performance.
Upgrade your laptop's memory for better performance.
Looking to boost your laptop RAM from 16 GB to 32 GB on an Intel i7 11800H. You mentioned seeing 3200 Mhz kits with CL16 and CL20 options, and you’re curious about the best latency for it. The video you referenced highlights the importance of memory density, especially X8 and X16 configurations. Can someone confirm what RAM kit matches a 3200 Mhz CL16 x8 setup?
There are indeed 3200 CL16 laptop memory kits available, with brands like G.Skill, Corsair, Kingston and others offering similar options. However, most of these kits support XMP profiles, which limits their performance to around 2400 CL15 or 2666 CL16 on standard laptops. For optimal results, consider sticking to official JEDEC speed standards instead of relying on XMP-enabled kits. The 3200 CL22 speed class appears to be the highest available officially approved range. If you're focused on the x8 and x16 specifications, keep in mind that DDR4 sticks come in 1Rx8 or 2Rx8 configurations, so you won’t need to worry about finding 1Rx16 kits. The 2Rx8 option will offer the greatest speed but is double-sided, making compatibility a bit more challenging. Without exact listings showing the organization, it’s hard to predict the exact model. Most OEM products list the supported organization, so you might want to prioritize brands like Crucial, Micron, Klevv, Samsung or SK Hynix for memory that can deliver about 5-10% improvement over 3200 CL22 depending on your usage. If budget is a concern, simply choose the lowest priced 3200 CL22 kit you can find.
A bit off topic but if it's 3200C22 then the default speed without XMP is 3200. I’m curious if this person can adjust the SPD to sharpen the performance or even boost RAM speed without XMP. I haven’t really thought much about laptops much, but now I’m a bit intrigued since most laptop RAM tends to be slow with poorly optimized components and primaries.
Kingston allows you to choose the RAM configuration for their laptop. The link points to their UK store, but you can likely find a regional version: https://www.kingston.com/unitedkingdom/e...red-sodimm 3200C22 2Rx8 works well with standard modules. I've noticed some non-XMP 3200C20 models before, but they had only 1Rx8 and would probably underperform. The module's SPD will show all supported speeds, up to 3200. If your host system supports it, it will run at that speed.
Can the thaiphoon program run quicker than 3200? That’s the main thing I’m wondering about because there aren’t many laptops that support enabling XMP, unless you tighten the subs instead.
The reduced density enables additional chips to fit within each module, achieving the second position per board. I’d prefer a 2Rx8 configuration. I’m unsure if Thaiphoon Burner functions well on laptops with limited or restricted hardware access. The main concern is that even after purchasing the full version and updating the SPD, you might place the module in an unstable state where resetting the BIOS becomes impossible. It’s also unclear how standard SPD profiles will handle non-standard configurations. A 3200C20 remains a standard profile, but anything below it is non-standard. It’s doubtful these systems can maintain higher voltage when set in SPD, which typically tightens timing. In my opinion, this isn’t worth the effort, cost, or risk unless you’re targeting specific benchmarks.
I focus more on the business aspect here, as usual. The mobile is taking longer than expected, and it's been several days. I'm thinking about diversification—not about using a laptop to modify these sticks. Instead, I'm considering purchasing adapters that convert SSDs to standard desktops so I can adjust BIOS settings, program when needed, and test on a laptop afterward. I could also tighten loose components and adjust everything as required. Do you have a list of standard SPD profiles? Personally, I won’t bother unless I have the right laptop; I’m planning to upgrade to a desktop with larger components, maybe a 20-24 inch monitor, a bigger TV, and a custom battery pack. I don’t want a weak laptop slowing me down, and having a portable desktop sounds appealing since it gives me freedom to move around. I’ll probably discuss this in more detail later.