Help With Upgrading Laptop RAM

[Comrade Komko]

Hey everyone, I just recently got a new computer and I thought I'd look for some advice before making a purchase.

I recently got a laptop with an intel i5 10300h processor and 8gb of ddr4 sodimm 3200mhz RAM. I want to upgrade the RAM to 16gb. The current RAM latency is CL = 22. For more info here is the datasheet:
https://www.micron.com/-/media/client/global/documents/products/data-sheet/modules/sodimm/ddr4/atf4c1gx64hz.pdf

Found the following chip to add to my laptop. I've only got one extra spare slot btw. Here is the other chip:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Patriot-Signature-3200MHz-PC4-25600-Memory/dp/B087WTPD58/ref=asc_df_B087WTPD58/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463537482183&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11271394814668074430&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071949&hvtargid=pla-926508770090&psc=1

Now, the thing I'm mainly unsure of is if its okay to have non-identical brands. I know this is fine for PCs but I don't know if its different for laptops. Otherwise, the speed, latency and chip sizes appear identical.

(p.s I know the RAM is limited to running at 2933mhz because of the CPU. The chip the laptop came with is 3200mhz and was sped down to 2933mhz. I assume the new chip will do the same)

(p.p.s I can't get a chip matching the original. It doesn't ship to where I live)

Please let me know if you spot any issues or if you think this'll work!

[_I_]

post a cpuz validation link
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
cpuz -> validate button -> submit button
it will open a browser, copy the url (address) and paste it here

will show what the specs are
if the laptop has 1 dimm, get a matching dimm
if both are populated, you need a new kit or larger dimm with the same spec
different sized dimms will run in mixed mode instead of dual ch
(dual speed for 2x the smaller dimm size, then single ch speed for the remainaing ram)

ram speed is rarely limited by the cpu, the imc can run much faster than its rated from amd/intel
check what the mobo ram speed limit is

[iceman1980]

Comrade Komko lähetti viestin:

Hey everyone, I just recently got a new computer and I thought I'd look for some advice before making a purchase.

I recently got a laptop with an intel i5 10300h processor and 8gb of ddr4 sodimm 3200mhz RAM. I want to upgrade the RAM to 16gb. The current RAM latency is CL = 22. For more info here is the datasheet:
https://www.micron.com/-/media/client/global/documents/products/data-sheet/modules/sodimm/ddr4/atf4c1gx64hz.pdf

Found the following chip to add to my laptop. I've only got one extra spare slot btw. Here is the other chip:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Patriot-Signature-3200MHz-PC4-25600-Memory/dp/B087WTPD58/ref=asc_df_B087WTPD58/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463537482183&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11271394814668074430&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071949&hvtargid=pla-926508770090&psc=1

Now, the thing I'm mainly unsure of is if its okay to have non-identical brands. I know this is fine for PCs but I don't know if its different for laptops. Otherwise, the speed, latency and chip sizes appear identical.

(p.s I know the RAM is limited to running at 2933mhz because of the CPU. The chip the laptop came with is 3200mhz and was sped down to 2933mhz. I assume the new chip will do the same)

(p.p.s I can't get a chip matching the original. It doesn't ship to where I live)

Please let me know if you spot any issues or if you think this'll work!

You'd need to first open the laptop and check the PC4-number <- this is actually important

[Comrade Komko]

_I_ lähetti viestin:

post a cpuz validation link
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
cpuz -> validate button -> submit button
it will open a browser, copy the url (address) and paste it here

will show what the specs are
if the laptop has 1 dimm, get a matching dimm
if both are populated, you need a new kit or larger dimm with the same spec
different sized dimms will run in mixed mode instead of dual ch
(dual speed for 2x the smaller dimm size, then single ch speed for the remainaing ram)

ram speed is rarely limited by the cpu, the imc can run much faster than its rated from amd/intel
check what the mobo ram speed limit is

https://valid.x86.fr/y2pt7k

[_I_]

the dimm you have is not running at its rated speed

boot to bios, f2 or f10 on most laptops at the oem logo/spalash on startup
(should say in the bottom corner)

then the memory, pick xmp profle for 3200

you can get a similar ddr4 sodimm 3200 (check cpuz spd tab to see what its profile for 1600mhz cl and voltage are)


this looks to be the best cheap one 8g 3200 cl18 1.2v
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rTPKHx/gskill-ripjaws-8gb-1-x-8gb-ddr4-3200-memory-f4-3200c18s-8grs
speed can be higher, cl can be lower, voltage can be lower

[Comrade Komko]

_I_ lähetti viestin:

the dimm you have is not running at its rated speed

boot to bios, f2 or f10 on most laptops at the oem logo/spalash on startup
(should say in the bottom corner)

then the memory, pick xmp profle for 3200

you can get a similar ddr4 sodimm 3200 (check cpuz spd tab to see what its profile for 1600mhz cl and voltage are)


this looks to be the best cheap one 8g 3200 cl18 1.2v
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rTPKHx/gskill-ripjaws-8gb-1-x-8gb-ddr4-3200-memory-f4-3200c18s-8grs
speed can be higher, cl can be lower, voltage can be lower

Thanks, unfortunately that chip doesn't ship to where I am.

Can you affirm if the chip I posted should be fine?

[GOD RAYS ON ULTRA™]

You're going to want to get a dual channel kit and sell the spare dimm or give it away. I would get a 32gb of 16gb x two sodimm.