3 Things to Know About Upgrading to 32GB RAM

Your total depends on how the existing 16GB is split If the soldered RAM is 16GB and you have an open slot, adding a 16GB stick gives you 32GB total. If the soldered part is 8GB with an 8GB stick in the slot, swapping for a 16GB stick only gets you 24GB.

Check your current RAM configuration first On Windows, open Task Manager and go to the Memory tab to see how much is soldered versus in the slot. This tells you whether a 32GB upgrade is possible.

Ultrabooks often have 16GB soldered Many thin laptops use 16GB soldered RAM with one open slot. In that case, a single 16GB stick in the slot gives you the full 32GB.