LENOVO IdeaPad ideapad 330-15AST RAM upgrade specifications
The Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades with a maximum capacity of 8 GB. The laptop features one SO-DIMM memory slot for RAM installation. Compatible memory modules operate at 2133 MHz frequency and utilize the SO-DIMM form factor. Specifications indicate this model accepts DDR4 memory upgrades to achieve maximum supported capacity, with upgrade compatibility limited to single-slot configuration.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2133 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2133 (PC4-17064) |
| Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 18 March 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of only 1 SO-DIMM slot means the LENOVO ideapad 330-15AST operates in a single channel memory configuration, which limits memory bandwidth compared to dual channel systems.
- Upgrading the system requires the total replacement of the existing module rather than adding a second one because the architecture does not support expansion through additional slots.
- Installing a module with a frequency higher than 2133 MHz will result in the hardware downclocking the RAM to match the maximum clock speed supported by the motherboard chipset.
- The 8 GB ceiling restricts the device to entry level multitasking and prevents the efficient execution of memory intensive virtual machines or heavy video editing suites.
- Single channel memory limitations will have a direct impact on the integrated graphics performance as the GPU shares the restricted bandwidth with the central processor.
- Physical access for the upgrade typical of this chassis series involves removing the entire lower case assembly, which necessitates the use of non marring pry tools to avoid chassis damage.
- Compatibility is restricted to 1.2V DDR4 modules, as higher voltage modules from older generations are physically and electrically incompatible with the SO-DIMM slot.