What will happen if I install more than the Max Memory in a W-10 PC?

where did you find 16gb sticks of ddr3 ?

I ordered a set of 2 8GB sticks for a total of 16GB's.
They are on order and I am awaiting delivery in about +-two weeks.

If my Post determined that a set of 2 16GB sticks should work I'd order them and cancel the 8GB sticks.

One of the few places I found 16GB sticks is:

Crucial 32GB (2 x 16GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Laptop Memory Model CT2KIT204864BF160B - Newegg.com

Mike

Mike Lynch said:

I ordered a set of 2 8GB sticks for a total of 16GB's.
They are on order and I am awaiting delivery in about +-two weeks.

If my Post determined that a set of 2 16GB sticks should work I'd order them and cancel the 8GB sticks.

One of the few places I found 16GB sticks is:

Crucial 32GB (2 x 16GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Laptop Memory Model CT2KIT204864BF160B - Newegg.com

Mike

ther is not much of it about.

the more usual 8gb sticks can be found at these sort of places
https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail/...SABEgLSIPD_BwE

Processors compatible with 16gb modules

Any system using an Intel Skylake (6000-series) or Broadwell (5000-series) processor
Intel Atom Avoton and Rangeley processors
AMD processors that accept DDR3 RAM, except G-Series embedded processors
Tilera, Freescale, and Cavium processors, which support DDR3 RAM


... Intel’s implementation of the JEDEC DDR3 specification in previous generation processors does not account for the introduction of high-density modules.

Potential use cases for 16 GB modules

Certain notebooks are thinner than previous generations by soldering components onto the main system board, rather than include slots for user-replaceable RAM. Among these include the ThinkPad T450s, which has 4 GB of DDR3 RAM onboard, but leaves one user-replaceable DDR3 slot. Because of this design choice, users of those laptops have been limited to a maximum of 12 GB RAM. With the availability of 16 GB modules, these systems can be configured from the factory (or modified by the end user) to use 20 GB RAM.

16 GB SO-DIMM RAM modules: Everything you need to know | TechRepublic

https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail/...204-pin-memory

As always, it is personal preference. Is it worth spending 2x £38 on old tech even on a 6th gen system?

It might be worth adding an extra 8gb for £12, or if the machine has a 3rd gen i3 upgrading to a 3rd gen i5 for about £6

The OS will only use what the hardware allows and nothing more.