Lenovo LOQ 15 - RAM Upgrade Guide (8GB to 16GB)

[@pettywithat9838]

Had to leave a comment to thank you for the vid. Got my LOQ a week ago and wanted to add some ram. 1st time doing something like this and managed to get it on the first try. Keep up the good work brother!

[@techknowlux]

@pettywithat9838 Loving this feedback. So glad I was able to help. Thanks for taking the time to reach out and write a comment.

[@Digital_Abyss]

Hi all! Today I installed 2х16Gb DDR5 5600MHz ADATA SO-DIMM (AD5S560016G-S) memory in this laptop and everything started up perfectly. I advise!

[@techknowlux]

Amazing great to hear. Thanks for sharing and providing feedback. Will you be gaming only or also doing some content creation/video editing? What was your reason for the upgrade?

[@mihadasca]

Tell me please all the specs of your laptop. i have a lenovo loq i5 12500h rtx4060 do you think I can upgrade ram till 32Gb?

[@Kenword69420]

@@mihadascayes aslong as it is ddr5 u can use even crucial 64gb sticks if you want

[@ImNotQualifiedToSayThisBut]

​@@mihadascaI've heard about some people having installed 64gb, but I have no proof of it

[@dcoledesttaevadoithawj2207]

Thanks for the directions. Followed this to the T with no issues.

[@techknowlux]

You're welcome.

[@Robbie-mw5uu]

please do not actually follow this video. Buy TWO of the SAME MODEL ram.

[@ashly9129]

Thank you! These instructions were super helpful for a beginner gamers mom. My 13 y/o saved up and we helped him purchase his first budget gaming laptop and upgraded the RAM ourselves!

[@techknowlux]

@ashly9129 Amazing. So glad I could help. Be sure to watch the video a few times until you get the gist of what's going on. It's a pretty easy process.

[@crazycaleb6635]

YO THANK YOU! I’ve had mine for almost a year now and the biggest problem I had was lack of RAM. It now has 32gb at 5600! Thank you again! This has been so helpful.

[@ShiroKage-h8v]

what is your specs?

[@crazycaleb6635]

@@ShiroKage-h8v Mine has the RTX 4050 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840 also 500GB SSD and I have another 1TB on the way.

[@techknowlux]

With 32GB of RAM and extra SSD space, this is a great little budget laptop. That 4050 with DLSS+Frame Gen is enough for most people.

[@bigfluff4903]

Very nice video! I love how intelligent our host is, and how he explains everything he's doing in such easy-to-understand terms.

[@techknowlux]

@bigfluff4903 Thank you. Very much appreciated. Do you have this laptop? Or another laptop in which you upgraded the RAM? How was your experience?

[@bigfluff4903]

@@techknowlux Yes, I just scored one at Costco during the holidays. They had them marked down to $499, and configured with 16GB RAM from the factory. The only downside is the Costco ones come with the RTX 2050 GPU, and not something newer and more powerful. I watched your video because I'm thinking about maxxing mine out to 32GB, and wanted to get a feel for whether I should do it myself vs. have a local computer shop do the upgrade for me.

[@VORTEX_YOUTUBE]

Please make a video on adding extra SSD on the second slot

[@MakerMe59]

Excellent video! I build, rebuild, and upgrade my desk top almost annually. This is the first time I attempted it with a laptop. You gave me the confidence that I needed. Thank you! You have a new subscriber. On a side note, one of the thermal pads was well stuck to the RAM card. If this happens to anyone, DO NOT just rip it off in frustration. Just tease it up and you won't have to replace it. Also, don't try to remove the deco panel without removing all the screws. The 2 screws closest to the deco panel go through the retaining tabs in the panel.

[@techknowlux]

You're very welcome. Gotta be careful with anything inside a laptop and gentle. Take your time and understand what you're doing and what's going to happen as a consequence and you shouldn't have any major issues. Thanks for the tips as well. Will help a lot of other folks.

[@alexisbeaulne1339]

Had just that ! I removed it with a guitar pin slowly and it didn't break !!

[@jeremy6384]

at 3:56 you pause the video to figure out how to open the ram cover. Don't you think we would also like to know how to open it?? For anyone watching, there is no clip you just lift it up and off, theres little nubs that might be friction to hold the cover in place but thats it. Whats the purpose of this cover?

[@techknowlux]

@jeremy6384 The cover is just a shroud it seems, there's no insulation inside or insulating material. I was also surprised and didn't understand why they needed this cover. But it's basically as you described, remove the black tape and easily pull it up out of the tabs/pins. Will keep that in mind for next time.

[@jeremy6384]

@@techknowlux your video solved my problem which was "where is the RAM!?" and there it was under a random cover. I wonder if that cover causes more heat than protection?

[@ws90ninety]

Thank you. I was going to take it to the computer repair shop, but now I'M DOING IT MYSELF!!!!!!

[@techknowlux]

@ws90ninety Amazing. So happy to hear this. Good luck and watch and re-watch until you get the hang of what's going on. Report back once you've been successful.

[@ws90ninety]

It worked. 16 GB Memory. 15.7 Available. All good. Thanks!

[@Giratina143]

Cant wait for updated bencharks and thermals! Can you test it with a cooling pad too?

[@techknowlux]

I'll do my best.

[@arielaco]

DDR5 is already dual channel. I've just upgraded to 32Gb DDR5-5600 and worked as a charm

[@techknowlux]

@arielaco Yes, thank you. That was a bit of surprise to me. Glad you got up to 32GB - it's a great budget machine.

[@nojuanatall3281]

I upgraded mine with a crucial ddr5 5600 8gb. It runs much better. Glad I got the ryzen and 4050 model. The 4060 is not worth the extra money and the Intel is less energy efficient from what I've seen. This laptop is well worth the money imo.

[@techknowlux]

Its a very good value. Can you please share the link to the RAM you purchased so others can benefit. Thank you so much.

[@vasanthraj9783]

Ram price bro

[@Mohennep-c6m]

4060 is definitely worth it got mine for 999€ only thing that sucks is the 16gb ram

[@justsomething0]

​@@Mohennep-c6mYeah 16 gig today is just not enough. Absolutly worth to upgrade to dual channel and put another 16 in there.

[@sincerr666]

i have a question, can you add 2 DDR5 ram's with 6400 Mhz and 16 GB?

[@techknowlux]

@sincerr666 No, the highest speed supported is 5600Mhz.

[@nolife-r4w]

Thank you so much! I saved money on not paying somebody to upgrade it. I was first worried about breaking it, but it was perfect!

[@techknowlux]

Glad I could help!

[@Gabriel360ist]

A friend of mine noticed that his VRAM temps are hiting the 106°C, does anyone else here have this problem?

[@UCu5r8dAKT9SGlF55ojytsDg]

Thermal pads on vram are to SMALL, you need to replace them. This is the issue here.

[@manjuaryal2295]

Probably it should be a ryzen variant because the ryzen processor are hitting around 90 degree Celsius. Recommended your friend to use a cooling pad or customize the setting in custom mode placing your fans into their full speed

[@techknowlux]

Definitely. Lots of room to tweak this laptop into a great little workhorse.

[@techknowlux]

Full speed fans do give a lot more noise. Better to either play in Balanced mode or to get the Ryzen CPU. Keep in mind that the Intel and AMD CPUs this generation are so close, it doesn't really matter which one you pick.

[@chrissoutdoorsgardening1261]

Is he setting it on anything cloth blocking airflow?

[@tacoguy210]

How did you get to the hardware info screen at 5:26? I bought a single 8gb ram to add to the lap in order to make 16gb dual channel, so I'm wondering if Im having the same issue you had. Ty for the video 👍

[@DHieguitoW]

ctrl + alt + del

[@codeymeeks5476]

I know this was an easy installation, but thank you for the help for us technologically inept.

[@bhanugarg8517]

Thanks for the video, but I have a question. Can we upgrade the ssd by adding a 2tb m2.nvme to the other slot? As on lenovos website it says, you can add only 512gb or 1 tb to the other slot considering (Lenovo store options)?? And does it void warranty to do so by the user himself? Thank you

[@8pija22]

was able to install 32 gb of ram with this guide, ty!

[@techknowlux]

@8pija22 Glad to be of help. Enjoy!

[@kingd3528]

Which ones did you buy? I was thinking of upgrading aswell, did you buy two 16gb rams or one 32gb?

[@whichsherice]

​@@kingd3528 Always use up all the slots; never just one. 2x16

[@souljah_p]

I put 1 Crucial 5600MHz 32gb stick along side the stock RAM and Win11 recognizes 39.2gb of usable RAM@@kingd3528

[@Robbie-mw5uu]

ALWAYS BUY TWO STICKS OF RAM OR MORE OF THE SAME MODEL. DO NOT ONLY BUY ONE. YOU WILL SEVERELY IMPACT PERFORMANCE. It's the equivalent of having a single road for a big city. You will have too much traffic.

[@Perrylol]

Hey! Appreciate this vid, the version of this is with the 4050 is on an amazing sale right now so I’ll be picking this up. The only thing that worried me was that ram. I’ll be trying this soon! Hopefully I don’t mess anything up because this is gonna be my first time opening up any computer, wish me luck and thanks for the concise tutorial! ❤

[@techknowlux]

@Perrylol Just take it slow and watch and re-watch so you understand what steps to perform and you should be fine.

[@Macc504]

same here lol

[@Cod-Convict]

I also got the the 4050 mine is the ryzen 7 and only 8 ddr5 ram and 512 m.2ssd but it’s so easy to upgrade im going to add another 8g ram make shur they match as far as specs and im getting another ssd to put in the extra slot of 500 i want everything to match but im ok with 16 g ram and to have duel channel is great and to have a total or 1t ssd is more then enough for me

[@mugiwara1431]

wish me luck im you guys im about to do my first laptop upgrade this video has been massively helpful and informative

[@techknowlux]

@mugiwara1431 Just take your time, be patient and go slow. If you don't understand, re-watch so you get the hang of it. You got this! Let us know how it turned out.

[@mugiwara1431]

@@techknowlux well i slapped 32 GB on this bad boy and its running better than ever thought possible i have the loq 15 aph8 it went a lot better and easier than i had thought

[@AmirYoshi]

@@mugiwara1431wait which brand of 32gb ram did you add cause I want to upgrade my 8gb same computer to be better

[@mugiwara1431]

@@AmirYoshi CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (2x16GB) I got it from Amazon

[@AmirYoshi]

Just wanted to say thank you for the video! Just did it with a friend and it went perfect! Went from 8gb to 32gb 5600 hertz!

[@alex_ea0]

Do you have a purchase link?

[@techknowlux]

The 8GB modules that I used are no longer available on Amazon. And in Amazon Canada there's been a drought of 8GB DDR5 SODIMM modules for laptops. I'll update when I find that stock is plentiful. But for most folks, it might be easier to pay a few $ extra and just go for the 32GB RAM.

[@angelscove1834]

I noticed you didn't remove the battery before you upgrade the ram...is it safe doing that?

[@techknowlux]

It is and it isn't. Depends on who you ask. I took a risk... and it worked for me. Have been doing this all my life upgrading laptops. BUT.. the correct and scientifically backed up opinion is that you should wear anti-static wrist strap, ground yourself, disconnect the battery and *then* attempt the upgrade or tinkering inside.

[@undgs1225]

It doesnt support for old SSD anymore, we need to backup all our file from old laptop

[@blanktree1924]

honestly the best tech channel

[@techknowlux]

Tysm. Really appreciate it.

[@beckett29]

can you do a tutorial on upgrading the ssd next please?

[@techknowlux]

@beckett29 Yes, I'm updating my content plan. Please stay tuned.

[@manonextdoor]

What’s the link to the ram you used? I can’t seem to find it

[@techknowlux]

Here you go. I've also updated the description with the link. amzn.to/3RIwznl. Let me know how it works out for you?

[@manonextdoor]

@@techknowluxIt worked for me. Appreciate it!

[@techknowlux]

@manonextdoor Amazing. Glad to be of help.

[@thisisanonymous1707]

Hi, does it matter if the ram inside the laptop (8)Gb from a different company than the one i will be adding (8) GB also, knowing that both of them are DDR5-4800?

[@KntPredadorKnt]

it doesn't matter

[@RoshanRaj13]

​@@KntPredadorKntcan i add 8 gb to my already existing 12gb ram ?

[@skchandon]

Hi, I just bought LOQ 15 2023 (I think it is 2023). The specs are: i7 13650HX, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX 4060 with 8GB VRAM and 512GB SSD. Have you done any upgrades on that particular LOQ model? If so, I would be very interested to watch it. Thanks

[@techknowlux]

@skchandon You're right that is the 2023 model. The one I'm showing here is the same, 2023 model. You can follow along the guide.

[@Ezraandgoify]

Do i have to detach the battery before installing the ram?? And how to do so if so

[@techknowlux]

@Ezraandgoify Yes you should. BUT, I've never done that and I have never had any problems. That doesn't meant that you should follow my example. I didn't cover this in my video. Please check other videos or the official instructions manual on Lenovo website on how to do this correctly. You should also be working on an anti-static surface and wear an anti-static wrist strap. Lol.

[@Ezraandgoify]

@@techknowlux what if I strip a screw on the back pannel

[@thegamergodbroyt4620]

What should I do if one of the very first tiny screws got stripped but are still in the laptop

[@techknowlux]

@thegamergodbroyt4620 Ouch. You'll need some way to remove those screws. I suppose you could try a precision needle nose plier or something to remove them. There are also special tools to remove screws once they've been stripped.

[@thinquinn2687]

3:54 dude how did you even do that? The most delicate part of the entire process and you cut out how you did it.

[@Dan-rf5zl]

Very nice video man :) I got a 16 gb and I'm gonna install it by using your video thanks!

[@techknowlux]

@Dan-rf5zl Thank you so much. Hope you're subscribed for more great content in the future. What games will you be playing with the beefed up RAM?

[@Glitchedluke]

what if i chip a screw plz help

[@techknowlux]

@Glitchedluke Chip a screw? You mean the threads are worn out so you can no longer use a screwdriver to open the screw? You'll need to use a plier or some screw removal tool to take it out.

[@Glitchedluke]

@@techknowlux do you know what screws it uses?

[@Goscoman]

Do i not have to disconnect the battery? Before puttin in ram or putting in a ssd

[@techknowlux]

You should!

[@yash_deep]

Hi , does upgrading RAM by yourself void warranty?

[@techknowlux]

No it does not.

[@rubiafernandes3505]

Thanks man, gonna buy this laptop tomorrow and have my husband upgrade it to me!

[@OWLETSLEARNINGNEST]

is this why cod 3 crashes on me?

[@kanyebetter136]

prob

[@shades7270]

Rams are running at 5200mhz even though they are 5600mhz right? Cuz documenation said so I guess

[@techknowlux]

No if you poke around in the BIOS this can happen. I must've toggled something. I got it running at the specced 5600MHz after resetting to defaults and then rebooting from the BIOS.

[@riverversteeg7086]

Do you have to worry about disconnecting the battery before doing this?

[@techknowlux]

@riverversteeg7086 Yes, please disconnect the battery before doing this. Additionally you should use an anti-static strap or anti-static surface/pad to make sure you don't discharge any static electricity into the device. Just because I "winged it" doesn't mean it was the right way to do it.

[@Koroguru]

Thanks for the video! I’ve been looking for a while for a good 8gb of ram for my LOQ 15 since the part on the lenovo website is $70 US. The ram you used is only $28 US. And just to confirm, the ram would work with all models of the LOQ 15?

[@techknowlux]

@DugtrioGaming You're welcome. And yes that model of RAM will work with all LOQ models that use DDR5 SODIMM RAM.

[@Koroguru]

@@techknowlux Thank you!

[@julianwalker1843]

I was thinking of buying the CORSAIR - VENGEANCE 32GB (1PK 32GB) 4800MHz DDR5 C40 SODIMM, do you think it will work? I’m just gonna take out the 8 Gb one and put in the 32 Gb one.

[@techknowlux]

@julianwalker1843. I'd be careful with a single 32GB module. According to the official specs the largest single DIMM module supported is 16GB. The main things to note are that it's SODIMM - so it'll fit in the laptop, and that it's DDR5 and at 4800MHz or higher. The C40 are other performance number that don't make all that much of a difference except very specific scenarios. If you do manage trying it anyway, let me know if it works out. People have had some success with exceeding the specified RAM modules.

[@julianwalker1843]

@@techknowlux Thank you for the info, I’m probably just gonna get the 16 Gb version instead of the 32 Gb because if the max is 16 Gb then what’s the meaning of buying a 32 Gb, just a waste of money I’m guessing.

[@techknowlux]

@julianwalker1843 Yes exactly. Be on the safe side and grab a 16GB module.

[@zeebee-yz7lt]

@@techknowlux Installed two sticks of 16 Kingston Fury 5600 at CL40. AMD read it no issues and booted up in seconds. Stinkin fast with no issues. RAM model KF556S40IB-16

[@AliSinan2003]

Hello ı have a question to ask you. I just bought 16 gb 5600 mhz ram of crucial brand. Does it work on 24 gb ram or do ı have to change 8gb ram to 16 gb ram too?

[@alex_ea0]

I was wondering the same

[@MrPingis]

could i use any laptop ram? like could i put two 16gb ram sticks in?

[@techknowlux]

@MrPingis It can't be just any laptop RAM. It has to be DDR5. And yes you can put in two 16GB modules. This laptop supports max ram of 32GB.

[@swjeisj]

Can I buy RAM with the same specifications but from a different brand?

[@techknowlux]

Yes of course. You can buy any brand. Better if both modules are part of a kit of course.

[@alex_ea0]

Can I use 8 + 16 ram?

[@techknowlux]

Yes. No problem at all.

[@rkbits123]

Can i upgrade ram from 16gb upto 64 gb of this model??

[@techknowlux]

I highly doubt 64gb will work. The official specs state 16GB DIMM modules so 32GB will not work most likely.

[@MakerMe59]

@@techknowlux I have the same model Lenovo and although there is no real benefit to boost it to 64 gb (overkill), I upgraded mine to 32 gb and it is a world of difference. I went with Crucial RAM 32GB (2X16GB) DDR5 5600MHZ. I like background noise when I'm working, so I have KZbin running while I work. Doing this at 8 gb was so frustrating, now it runs very smooth.

[@aitana-py6zk]

​@@MakerMe59tuviste también que añadir SSD?

[@steven-jp5wn]

one more question for the ram can you mix and match? I just want to confirm since it seems like at the end of your video it should be fine

[@steven-jp5wn]

This is of course assuming that both are 5600

[@techknowlux]

Yes looks like there shouldnt be any problem unless you end up with some bizarre Micron E-die chips. Lol. This issue has stopped being a thing since the DDR2/DDDR3 days afaik. Same capacity/speed should be enough.

[@rickreyes-ye4bz]

Hello, I have the lenovo LOQ 15ARP9. What are the max possible upgrades I can get to maximum it to its full potential? Ram and ssd recommendations and anything else I can do to make it superior?

[@techknowlux]

You can go up to 32GB RAM and put up to an 8TB SSD if you have the $$$ for it.

[@oskrglow]

NIce video, ! Do you know whats the max RAM that lenovo LOQ support?

[@techknowlux]

@oskrglow Thank you. According to Lenovo spec sheet: 32GB

[@erolleggie5564]

What does extra ram do to gaming laptop ? I’m new to gaming pc/laptop gaming

[@techknowlux]

Potentially higher frame rates. Games can load more data such as textures into memory so smoother gameplay is also possible.

[@mcg29_33]

Is it possible to put 64GB in? Any reason why Lenovo lists 16GB as the max

[@techknowlux]

@mcg29_33 Probably limitations on the motherboard and the CPUs only support a certain max amount of RAM. 64GB will most probably not work in this laptop. Is there a reason you specifically want that much RAM?

[@mcg29_33]

@@techknowlux I got a single 32GB card (for hopes of running 64GB in the future) It actually works just fine after testing so I presume 64GB will work. Not sure why there’s so much conflicting info online Also, I didn’t bother disconnecting battery connector before replacing it. The laptop should still be fine?

[@mihaiszekely8866]

hello, so i got only 1 slot for ram 8gb, can i reaplace it with a 16gb ram?

[@techknowlux]

@mihaiszekely8866 What do you mean only 1 slot? The laptop has 2 slots. You can replace two modules. If you want you can also leave one 8gb module there and replace one of them with a 16gb ram.

[@mihaiszekely8866]

@@techknowlux only have 1 module...

[@Ogkonnx]

anything else you can upgrade on this device im new and just learning

[@techknowlux]

@Ogkonnx You can also upgrade the SSD (the hard drive) to add more storage to install and play more games/movies etc on your laptop.

[@yurazn4722]

Hi, i have a short question, I would be glad to hear from you. Can i add my kingston fury DDR4 16 gb impact to this laptop? Thanks.

[@techknowlux]

@yurazn4722 No you cannot. The notches for DDR5 is different than DDR4.

[@RahulParmar-ld4ut]

I am planning to buy the Lenovo loq series i5 12th gen with 16 GB of RAM. Can I upgrade it to 32 GB or it has a maximum limit of 16 only?

[@techknowlux]

@RahulParmar-ld4ut 32GB is the maximum limit. You can by 2x16GB 5600MHz modules to upgrade and max it out.

[@Mattinthebox-gs2cd]

@@techknowluxhello I just installed 2 16gb of ram when I power on I’m only showing 16gb instead of 32. Is there a reason for this ? In performance menu I show 1-2 slots being utilized as well

[@anjomarortega7674]

will it void my warranty if i do it myself?

[@techknowlux]

@anjomarortega7674 No it will not.

[@jkaeqpo400]

Hello, If i add a ram by myself. Am I voiding my Lenovo warranty?

[@techknowlux]

No adding RAM by yourself does not void warranty for Lenovo. This is to the best of my knowledge. Please check with Lenovo website/support and documentation to confirm.

[@jkaeqpo400]

@@techknowlux Thank you for replying. I have already added the ram that I bought. Another question, what about an m.2 ssd? Will it void my warranty?

[@StefanBlurr]

​@@jkaeqpo400 The part that voids the warranty on a laptop is a seal on one of the cover's screw. So if you managed to open the bottom panel without voiding the warranty, you can change both RAM and SSD without an issue. Remember, the seal on the screws voids the warranty. Also, you will have to keep the original components (the RAM sticks and the SSD) in case you will ever need to use that warranty.

[@ranadeepdas8456]

i ordered 4800 l40 will that work with my 5600 L46?

[@techknowlux]

It should work. But then RAM will run at the slower speed of the two... at 4800. Try it and let me know.

[@JonnyMudMower]

Mine came with a 5600 and I added crucial 8gb at 5200 and it won’t run at all , reversed the ram and same issue not sure why

[@Masterpg2007]

My LOQ comes with a 4800mhz, can I use other RAM clocks or just 4800?

[@techknowlux]

@Masterpg2007 You can use 4800, 5200 or 5600. Those are the speeds supported by the LOQ 15.

[@Masterpg2007]

@@techknowlux I see, but using two different clocks won't it cause problems? Like one stick 4800 and other 5600?

[@tmntgamingchannel287]

Hi, if I put 24 Gb ram by replacing one of the 8 gb ram from my computer and one is 8 gb ram is it okay to operate in the laptop displayed above.

[@techknowlux]

@tmntgamingchannel287 Do you mean one 8GB RAM module + 16GB RAM module for a total of 24GB? Not a single 24GB RAM module right? Because those are a thing now. If you use 8+16 then it's no problem.

[@tmntgamingchannel287]

@@techknowlux Thank you sir. No sir presently installed capacity is 8 +8 samsung DDR5 5600, but I want to add 24 RAM by replacing one of the 8 Gb Ram present, Now Total is about 8+24 Gb.

[@techknowlux]

@tmntgamingchannel287 Interesting. Did it work? Does it show a total of 32GB RAM? I haven't used or tested the 24GB RAM modules yet.

[@isaachernandez6494]

Hello, I used a Kingston 8gb but the laptop doesn't work, it doesn't turn on, I remove and use the original and it's works perfectly, any advise? Thanks

[@hashimoto8781]

Same is happening to me

[@techknowlux]

@isaachernandez6494 @hashimoto8781 Is it DDR5? Are you adding just one more single stick of DDR5 8GB?

[@jakein15gg10]

​@@techknowlux Same and yes DDR5

[@jakein15gg10]

8Gb ram

[@isaachernandez6494]

Hello, sorry for the late answer, I bought another one, 16 gb, the problem was the frequency, the last one was 4800 and the computer needs a 5200 Hz, now I work with 16 gb RAM, thanks for the follow up the question.

[@Cod-Convict]

I got one stick of patriot ram and have not installed it yet do you think I really need another patriot to match or should I be fine with the mix , if I end up having problems I can always get another one but just wanting your opinion thanks

[@techknowlux]

@Cod-Convict As long as both sticks are 5600Mhz it doesn't matter.

[@Cod-Convict]

@@techknowluxthanks I ordered one and a 1tb ssd for my loq15 the thing is a beast for the price and a lot of people hate on the 4050 but I think it works great so thanks

[@techknowlux]

@Cod-Convict The haters have deep pockets. Let 'em have it. With 1TB SSD you can run the LOQ 15 at 1080p with the RTX 4050 for several years without issue. The saving grace was the 1080p screen. Lenovo made the right decision there.

[@Cod-Convict]

@@techknowluxI agree I’m starting to tweak the graphics now but if someone is just a regular person that doesn’t want to fuse with it you can play most games without messing with anything , and after I get my extra 8g tomarrow and that ssd I’ll be fully good , I have no issues playing on 1080 it’s still really good so thanks man and to anyone second guessing this laptop is recommended by a lot of people as the best buget laptop out thier

[@sametashori3047]

Hi. I saw in producer website that we just can upgrade loq laptops to 32 GB ram. however, i saw some customes models in shopes with 64GB. do cpu work with uper than 32GB ram performence?

[@techknowlux]

@sametashori3047 I have heard of this lots too. But I have never tried it. The only way to know exactly is to try it. There are so many variations, BIOS version, motherboard version, that could affect RAM limits. The CPU though *should* support it.

[@kevinpalulungan7587]

now can you show me how to put ssd on loq

[@kevinpalulungan7587]

i want to extend it

[@techknowlux]

@kevinpalulungan7587 Stay tuned. I have a video in the works on how to upgrade any laptop with the SSD.

[@g8gomorra450]

X2 8gb ram on LOQ if i want to upgrade to 32gb i can found slot empty inside or no that it can be 8gb+8gb + 16gb ????

[@xenon-5228]

16+16 or 8+16

[@MrFrdse]

hello, in i have loq16, for me showing speed 5200mhz, in your screen i saw 5600, how ?

[@techknowlux]

@MrFrdse It is possible that different configurations and regions have different RAM speeds on offer. Check the official specifications for the model that you purchased to see what speeds your model should be running.

[@sailen7587]

In my case the task manager says 4800 :( why?

[@techknowlux]

@sailen7587 You purchased 5600MHz RAM modules or is this what you're seeing from the out-of-the-box RAM included with the laptop?

[@sailen7587]

The ram that came with the laptop says like this in the task manager​@@techknowlux

[@AtharvaPawar17]

i have an doubt sir that i buyed one month ago lenovo loq i5 12th gen 12450hx 12gb ram variant can you tell me that inside there is 12gb x 1 stick is there or 8gb x 1 and 4gb x 1 please reply im very confused sir

[@shaileshdubey7197]

12 gb single ram only..no 8 gb + 4 gb...its 12gb one ram

[@techknowlux]

RAM modules come in 4, 8, 16, 32 multiples. 12GB single RAM stick is not possible. As mentioned in the other comment, it's must be 8+4.

[@AtharvaPawar17]

@@shaileshdubey7197 ok bro

[@AtharvaPawar17]

@@techknowlux no I have checked In my command prompt I put an command it is showing 12gb one stick

[@jnmagbanua2849]

Hi there, thank you for this video. I am currently planning on adding a ram to my Lenovo LOQ. attached below is the model and specs of my LOQ. Do you have any recommendations of what brand of additional 8gb ram to buy? LOQ 15IRH8 82XV00P6PH 15.6" FHD 144Hz i5-12450H | RTX 2050 | 8GB DDR5-4800 | 512GB SSD

[@averageviewer6279]

Can you do the same with 3050 version?

[@Adwaig]

same thing, i cant find a proper ram for it

[@JayFix68]

I have a Lenovo loq rtx 3050 intel i5. Bestbuy website says it supports up to 16 gb ram but reviews said it supported 32 gb ram. Which one is it?

[@techknowlux]

@JayFix68 I would trust the reivews more and 32GB max seems more logical. It could've been a typo on BestBuy's website.

[@JayFix68]

@@techknowlux I found out what it meant. Each slot can support up to 16 gb for a total of 32 gb

[@dafinreysah3125]

is there any hdd slot jn it? just asking

[@techknowlux]

@dafinreysah3125 Yes there is. You can add another SSD. But please check the official specifications for your specific model on the Lenovo website so you know what size SSD you need. It will be either 30mm, 42mm or 80mm length NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

[@rensmarkmagtotobacuetes9064]

What ram did you use

[@techknowlux]

@rensmarkmagtotobacuetes9064 I used an 8GB stick (that was in the video description). But it looks like DDR5 8GB modules are become rare and harder to find. You might have to upgrade to 32GB since they're easier to find. Also prices have gone up (at least here in Canada) for RAM in general.

[@Chediak-Higashi]

Can I use 16 GB DDR5 4800 mhz Sodimm? Instead of 5600 mhz?

[@techknowlux]

@dr_wnk Yes you can. 5600Mhz is the maximum speed supported. Slower speeds will work just fine. If the 4800MHz is cheaper then go for it. It won't make that big a difference unless you're doing memory heavy and intensive workloads (you'll know if you are - large databases, data manipulation, 3d animation etc.).

[@xodan777]

Is it possible for the laptop to only have 16gb of ram max? No way to have 32?

[@techknowlux]

@xodan777 It can have max 32GB.

[@xodan777]

@ I’m stuck rn between the loq and the legion 5i or just going to a whole other brand due to all the bad reviews what is ur suggestion for a good lasting laptop for gaming and school work

[@shakeebahmer]

I brought the i7 14gen with 4060 with a single 16gb ram ddr5 5600mhz stick.. confused with 5600mhz CL46 or 5200mhz CL42 or 4800mhz CL40.. please advise.. also did you unlug the power cable from the battery to the motherboard before installing the ram stick?

[@techknowlux]

@shakeebahmer To be honest, I don't think it'll make much difference. Go with the faster speed. Unless you have a specific use case and timings matter, the impact is minute. And the CL is just one of the two dozen or so timings that RAM operates.

[@shakeebahmer]

@@techknowlux thank you for the advise

[@garrymarpna5989]

I suggest you to remove it , to prevent short

[@aungkhantmaw7397]

Can combine 16gb ram instead of 8gb into free slot. performance will be good or not?

[@techknowlux]

Performance will be fine.

[@virajnanayakkarawasam6397]

Mine is with 8GB x 2, If I upgrade one of those to 8GB with 16 GB (altogether 24GB ) would it reduce performance ?

[@techknowlux]

@virajnanayakkarawasam6397 What is the purpose to upgrade to 24GB? It is better to keep RAM symmetrical. However, it will not reduce performance. You will just not get the full performance benefit from 2x16GB.

[@nelsonmoreno3614]

​@@techknowlux if i buy 32x2 it Will work?

[@steven-jp5wn]

what Phillips head did you use ?

[@techknowlux]

Just a sqaure/cross head the one that looks like a plus sign. Not the flat one that looks like a minus sign.

[@steven-jp5wn]

@@techknowlux which size would you recommend or does it not matter?

[@daenery2471]

How do u replace screen?

[@techknowlux]

@daenery2471 That's a much tougher exercise. Matching panels, their mount points, the pins to the motherboard connector, it's very hectic and troublesome. Why do you want to replace the screen? And with what?

[@Prax_S]

So do i use 5600mhz or 4800mhz?

[@techknowlux]

@Prax_S No reason to go with slower RAM. Use the 5600MHz one.

[@Prax_S]

@@techknowlux ok thank you i just ordered it

[@Switchinslides]

Hey techknowlux i have one question i bought 2 16gb ram will that work for this laptop? thanks.

[@techknowlux]

Yes sir. 32GB is max supported RAM so 2x16GB would work just fine.

[@Switchinslides]

@techknowlux thanks alot I thought it was only 1 slot and bought the 2x16 for no reason

[@syryzn3280]

the ram came with laptop is it 1rx8 or 2rx8

[@techknowlux]

The original RAM module was 1rx8. Same for the modules I've used to upgraded with. The Patriot 8GB modules are 1rx8. In order to get dual rank modules, you need to at least get a 16GB DIMM module. And I believe the way to identify it (apart from official specifications of course) is if the module has DRAM chips on both sides. Do you have other experience with RAM? Would love to find a guide that definitely outlines how to check for this.

[@legnard8615]

"Sir, I have upgraded the RAM from 4800MHz to 5600MHz, but in Task Manager it still shows 4800MHz. I am using LOQ 15IRX9 with Core i7-13650HX. how to fix that? thanks

[@techknowlux]

Check in your BIOS.

[@AndrewMoon2.0]

A la Lenovo LOQ Essential 15.6 i5-12450HX rtx 2050 se le puede hacer el upgrade o solo a la version estándar?

[@techknowlux]

@AndrewMoon2.0 I am not familiar with the i5-12450HX model. But I would assume since it's Alder Lake, it should be. You can open up the bottom panel and have a look or check the manual on Lenovo's website with your serial number and exact model number of your laptop.

[@Breekz08]

My LOQ has 8gb ram. Can i remove it and put 2x16GB ram a total of 32GB? Or max ram for it is up to 16GB only?

[@techknowlux]

Max RAM for this model is 32GB

[@elderizm]

Hey sup m8? I'm about the buy ryzen 7840hs Lenovo Loq. Do you recommend it?

[@techknowlux]

@elderizm Yes. 100%. What GPU and other specs will you be getting?

[@elderizm]

@@techknowlux thx. Amd ryzen 7840hs (up to max 5.1 ghz), 16 gb stock ram, 8 gb 4060, 1tb m2 ssd

[@hry1649]

hi, can i get upgrade ram from 4800 mhz to 5600 mhz? im using lenovo loq 15iax9

[@techknowlux]

@hry1649 Yes. I don't see why not. Is that the 2023 model or 2022? Make sure that your CPU supports the new memory speed before buying and upgrading. You can search for it in Intel Ark database.

[@hry1649]

@@techknowlux 2023 model, cpu using i5 13450HX

[@getrekt6822]

can i use intel xmp RAM ON AMD System

[@techknowlux]

@getrekt6822 Yes. RAM is just RAM. They might call the profiles different things Intel's XMP and AMD's EXPO, but under the covers it's just DRAM. There may be the odd/rare case where thing don't work out. If anyone else knows differently, feel free to chime in. You are asking about laptop RAM right?

[@arathvaldin1337]

Hola! Tu video me ha servido de mucho, like y nuevo subscriptor, la memoria ram que tiene de fabrica es de 5600 MHz? Yo tengo la Loq 15 con 3050 y core I5 12 generación. Y me serviria esta? Memoria Ram DDR5 8gb 5600 Mhz Beast Kingston Fury Rgb

[@techknowlux]

@arathvaldin1337 Thanks for the like and sub. The 12th gen Intel CPU was limited to 4800MHz DDR5 RAM. Buying 5600Mhz may cost more so you can go with (usually cheaper) 4800Mhz for upgrade.

[@ugib8377]

Thank you for this video. I just got this ones big brother, the one that comes stock with 16gb. Looking to take it to 32gb. I have a clear guide of how to get inside now. One question, did you disconnect the battery from the board at all(IE unplugging the power cable from the motherboard)? I didn't see it in your video, though you did cut the video up I can see. When I upgraded my old HP laptop that was something the guy did before tampering with the RAM. Is that something that should be done here?

[@Ajoajani34]

Is there a problem when we use 1 slot with a different brand? Ex : default brand + brand a Thanks

[@techknowlux]

@Ajoajani34 No there is not. You can mix and match the brand as long as the core RAM specs are the same. That being DDR5, SO-DIMM, 5600Mhz, 1x8GB module for example.

[@Ajoajani34]

@@techknowlux thanks bro

[@HishPlays]

Hi! This is an amazing video, I have an LOQ 23 model and it will help me upgrade however I just wanted to know one more thing, I noticed that your memory is consuming 39% of ram and it's the same for me it uses almost 6 GB of ram when kept on ideal why is that so? I tried to reduce it but nothing helped, is there a way around or this how windows 11 works? Please help

[@Adwaig]

i got the same issue mine

[@shadyar26]

Can we upgrade to 32? or the maximum ram capacity is 16?

[@techknowlux]

Sadly Lenovo lists the RAM capacity as 16GB maximum. I don't know why. I believe 32GB might work.

[@shadyar26]

@@techknowlux I read it in the documentation we can upgrade it to 32GB ram but as you said they just listed 16GB ram in the lenovo website

[@seelawee]

@@shadyar26 Can you share with us the documentation link you mentioned.

[@shadyar26]

@@seelawee psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Lenovo_LOQ_15IRH8_Datasheet_EN.pdf

[@shadyar26]

@@seelawee Also in reddit people say they upgrade it to 32GB Ram

[@Mufasa191]

Hi, I bought a crucial 8gb ddr5 5200mhz, is that compatible with sk hynix 5600mhz? Would that cause problem in my laptop if I install it?

[@techknowlux]

@Mufasa191 It will not cause any problem but that means the system will only be able to run RAM access at 5200Mhz (the slower module). Or it could be that the system will default to single-channel RAM. In rare cases it could cause crashes or instability.

[@adarsh9715]

I bought the same ram as this and tried to upgrade my laptop. But it won't boot with the new ram in any configuration possible. If the new ram is inside the laptop, it will just not boot. Can anyone help me out with this?

[@techknowlux]

What do you see on bootup? Do you see the logo? Any sounds? Lights? If nothing, remove the modules, put in only 1 of the modules and try to see if the laptop will boot. If it does, then add the other module in the 2nd slot and try again. If not, then you might have defective memory (rare, but it can happen). If not, you could also try putting in the original RAM 1 module and the new RAM 1 module and see if it will boot with that give you 24GB. This way hopefully you can figure out what's the problem.

[@adarsh9715]

@@techknowlux Thanks for replying, I tried everything with it. The thing that fixed it was buying a new ram with the same exact frequency as my original one (5600 MT/s).

[@remlalliana]

Will this void my warranty

[@Adwaig]

i have the same question, but from my knowledge i think it will.

[@damirhasic6033]

can anyone say if this laptop support dual rank ram or only single rank?