What's the maximum memory for ASUS F452EA notebook

Not getting any joy using Google.

So try CPU-Z http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

That'll give you the information.

Or Speccy http://www.piriform.com/speccy/download (but download the free version).

No. They both tell me what I have, but not the capacity.

:(

Page 94-95 of the manual shows how to access the memory compartment.
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/X450EA/E8453.pdf

It's not clear whether there are two memory sockets or just one -- the manual seems to imply there are two, but earlier it refers to changing "your memory module" ... which is singular.

It's very easy to access the compartment ... so just open it and look.   If it can hold two modules, then you can, as a minimum, install another 2GB module (assuming there is only one installed now).

This system is also not listed on the more common "memory finders" (e.g. Kingston or Crucial) ... so the only way I know to confirm whether or not a 4GB module will work is to try it.

Is your Windows 8.1 install the 64-bit version?    If so, I'd try a 4GB SODIMM and see if you can in fact install 8GB.    If not, I'd just install another 2GB module, so you have 4GB total.

Note that CPU-Z will provide you with details for your currently installed module, so you can easily buy a matching module to add.

But what it won't show is how many slots the system can actually support -- it will show you what the chipset supports; but that doesn't mean the system actually has that many slots.   [I've seen many desktops where CPU-Z showed 4 "slots", but the system actually only had 2]

The system has 2 slots.
Yes, it's 64bit.

If I had a 4GB SODIMM I'd have tried it.

:)

"... If I had a 4GB SODIMM I'd have tried it."  ==>  Understand.   But if you want to know if it will work or not, you basically need to buy one.    Worst case is it'd cost you a few $$ in restocking fees to return.

The chipset info I asked for will likely let us know if the chipset supports larger modules.

Personally, I'd just buy a pair of 4GB modules (8GB total) and install them.    It's VERY likely that they'll work fine.    But there IS a small risk that you'll need to return them.

Yes, I did that on a notebook recently in the same situation. With undreamed of success. I'm getting mean in my old age though.

:)

I'll check the chipset and report.

Thanks for all the input.

Chipset AMD ID1536
Southbridge AMD A55/A60M

Nice to have two EE legends on the job.

Thank you very much. I wouldn't have thought of checking the chipset.

I'd ordered 2 x 4GB before Gary's last info came in. Now I feel less nervous. My supplier here in New Zealand won't refund on memory unless it's defective.

I just wanted to confirm what Gary said.  I talked to Kingston support for you and here's what they said.  Note: They also had to do quite a bit of research which is why I didn't get back to you until this morning.  I don't know why ASUS wouldn't list this stuff on that new of a computer.

Kingston said: The maxium memory capacity is 16GB with sockets. The most each socket will support is 8GB

Thanks kadafitcd. I just put 1 x 4GB module in the upper slot and it's good. Unfortunately, the lower 2GB module appears to be "plumbed" into the main board so I can't install the second one.

Not to worry. Total 6GB is adequate for my purposes. I've also cloned Windows to a SSD and this cheap dog is transformed.

:)

Yes, I'd say replacing the drive with an SSD and tripling the memory likely made a VERY nice difference :-)