Why does crucial recommend a higher maximum RAM limit for my system than the system manufacturer?

Why Does Crucial® Recommend a Higher Maximum Ram Limit for My System Than the System Manufacturer? At Crucial®, we ensure that the higher amount of RAM is rigorously tested and is backed by our compatibility guarantee.

What happens if you exceed your RAM limit?

The higher your RAM, the more memory capacity your computer has and the more efficiently it operates. The easy answer to that question: Your computer will start to work less efficiently. That’s because when your computer runs out of memory it will start to use the hard drive space for “virtual memory” to compensate.

What does maximum supported memory mean?

2. The maximum supported (total) memory in that system is 8GB. That means you can not have two 8GB SODIMMs, making 16GB of memory. This says nothing about the size in GB of the SODIMMs that that the machine supports. The size of the individual RAM SODIMMs is based on the memory controller.

What is the maximum amount of memory your motherboard supports?

What is the maximum RAM? By their nature, 32-bit systems can only use a maximum of 4 GB of RAM, but the actual maximum RAM your computer can use will be limited by your motherboard. Based on the processor you’ve listed, your motherboard should be more than capable of handling 4 gigs.

Why is crucial website saying not to exceed manufacturer supported memory?

You shouldn’t exceed the maximum supported memory by the motherboard because if you do, the computer may or may not detect the RAM properly. Some computers might work. Some computers can just say something similar to “Installed System Memory: 16Gb (8Gb usable)”.

What does not to exceed manufacturer supported memory mean?

You shouldn’t exceed the maximum supported memory by the motherboard because if you do, the computer may or may not detect the RAM properly. Some computers might work. Some computers can just say something similar to “Installed System Memory: 16Gb (8Gb usable)”. Some might refuse to boot at all.

Can you have too much RAM for a processor?

Yes there is a maximum amount of ram that a specific cpu or motherboard will support. That motherboard supports 128GBs of ram and if you put more then either it will only use 128GB or it won’t work at all.

What is supported memory?

A computer’s maximum supported system memory, or RAM, is contingent on the processor, the operating system and the motherboard. These three factors provide hardware and software limitations that determine the maximum amount of RAM a computer can handle.

Is crucial com safe?

Distinguished. To answer your question, Crucial (Micron) is fine. They’re a major memory maker and I’ve never had any issues with any of their products.

Can You exceed the maximum amount of RAM supported by motherboard?

You shouldn’t exceed the maximum supported memory by the motherboard because if you do, the computer may or may not detect the RAM properly. Some computers might work. Some computers can just say something similar to “Installed System Memory: 16Gb (8Gb usable)”. Some might refuse to boot at all.

Why can’t I use more than 8GB of RAM?

Because it is the max memory supported by your motherboard.you can’t use more than that. According to the attachment, you are using an hp aio (HP 20-c102il) and as of the manufacturer you can use max memory of 8gb ddr3L 1600mhz for a 64bit system (4+4).

Is 16384 MB the maximum amount of memory supported?

If yes, why does it say not to exceed manufactured supported memory. If not, why does it say maximum memory as 16384 MB? According to Sony, max memory is 8Gb. According to CNET, max memory size is 8Gb.

Is it possible to install more RAM than is supported?

In some situations it’s physically impossible to install more RAM than is supported. In others it can be done, but the system simply won’t recognize it. In others the extra RAM will work just fine, but the manufacturer won’t help you if anything goes wrong. Except in the first case, you’re not going to damage your system by adding more RAM.