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What is it with the weird RAM configurations? It looks like they have 8GB embedded (soldered) to the motherboard. The choices for RAM configuration come down t
by nicexe 4y ago
What is it with the weird RAM configurations? It looks like they have 8GB embedded (soldered) to the motherboard.
The choices for RAM configuration come down to 8GB, 2x8GB, 8GB + 16GB and 8GB + 32GB.
That makes the second option the only dual channel configuration. Going past 2x8GB is not a real upgrade but more like a side-grade.
- ChuckNorris89 4y agoYeah, I hate this too. Either solder both in a sane dial channel configuration or have both socketed. What is it with this 8GB soldered, one socket free thing?
- iasay 4y agoManufacturing cost reduction.
- sascha_sl 4y agoIt's a weird trade off to make on a business laptop, but everyone does it now, including Lenovo with ThinkPads. If you want the upgradability and ports of a 2011 Thinkpad you need to buy a budget gaming laptop now.
- trelane 4y agoI've read that socketed can be less performant than soldered but I don't have a good source to confirm or explain why.
- iasay 4y agoIf it’s a standard RAM interface then no it doesn’t make any difference to performance.
- pmoriarty 4y agoSoldered, non-upgradable hardware is the bane of my existence.
- erdewit 4y agoThe first 16 GB will still be dual-channel, only the remainder will be single-channel (flex mode).
- trelane 4y agoYeah, this looks to be the case. They have "dual channel" up until you choose more than 16GB.
- zkirill 4y agoSurprised by this. I’m deciding between System76 and Framework, and Framework is fully upgradable.