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Older Intel chipsets don't support more than 4 Gb. New chipsets and motherboards also have a limitation, typically about 16 or 32 Gb. Doesn't it look artificial
by codedokode 7y ago
Older Intel chipsets don't support more than 4 Gb. New chipsets and motherboards also have a limitation, typically about 16 or 32 Gb. Doesn't it look artificial? What is the reason for it? Of course, to make sure that the consumer won't be able to use them for too long without paying for a new one.
- ac29 7y agoMost current entry level AMD and Intel motherboards support 32 or 64 GB RAM (in fact, I couldn't find one that supported less). These are rarely over $100. Boards supporting 128GB of RAM start around $120-150. Seems reasonable for 2019.
- voltagex_ 7y agoWhat about the people using prebuilt machines, or ones with 4GB of soldered-in RAM?
- ac29 7y agoThats not really what I was responding to - they were saying current chipsets and motherboards are artificially limited to 16/32GB, which isnt true. Of course there are are specific systems like laptops that are limited to less than that.
- codedokode 7y agoShould not "entry-level" motherboard cost around $20-40 and not $100? Not reasonable at all. Also, in laptops you cannot upgrade the motherboard.
- ac29 7y ago> Should not "entry-level" motherboard cost around $20-40 and not $100? Not reasonable at all. No? ~$100 is remarkably cheap for a new motherboard, especially if you are complaining about needing 32+GB of RAM, which costs substantially more than $40. If you want something like a $35 Raspberry pi, buy one and accept its limitations.