16GB in the X1 or the T430U, is it possible?

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TheKeyboards · #1 Post by **TheKeyboards** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:48 pm

I am sorry, I just cannot abide by an 8GB limit in these laptops. Is it possible and has anyone tried to put 16GB in these? The CPU supports it, right?

ajkula66 · #2 Post by **ajkula66** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:26 pm

X1C has soldered RAM, and the maximum is 8GB, period. That configuration must be ordered from the factory since the RAM on these is not user-upgradeable.

No clue on T430U.

tamasrepus · #3 Post by **tamasrepus** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:23 pm

While Ivy Bridge CPUs supports 16 GB (it actually supports 32 GB, but you can't find modules that large), Intel provides their Ultrabook platform with RAM soldered in. Unless you're good with micro-sized soldering spots, none of the machines using this platform are upgradable.

Does Intel really wonder why sales of ultrabooks have been so bad? (only 5% of the market this year).

jayton4 · #4 Post by **jayton4** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:25 pm

I am almost pretty sure the T430u has two RAM slots, which would mean it would handle 16GB. Check the HMM just to be sure before you buy it.

Edit: According to this post, the T430u does indeed have two RAM slots:
http://forums.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=107812

dtakias · #5 Post by **dtakias** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:38 am

I have a T430U and can confirm that 16GB works. I installed this kit:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321023545627? ... 1439.l2649

Also dirty cheap...

dtakias · #6 Post by **dtakias** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:45 am

Btw the laptop ships with 1600Mhz RAM.

16GB in the X1 or the T430U, is it possible?

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