The following post is incorrect, read my reply below: According to Intel spec sheet @ ark.intel.com/products/91831/Intel-Celeron-Processor-N3160-2M-Cache-up-to-2_24-GHz, both the CPU and the onboard Video GPU are limited to max addressable memory of 8GB. The other 8GB you included will probably be recognized by the device but the CPU and GPU will not store nor access data in that area, making the extra 8GB unusable. I bought 2each 4GB sticks of Kingston KVR16LS11/4 PC3L-12800 CL11 204-pin SODIMM for this device. If the internal control board allows (??) and the Intel CPU allows (it does), then both SODIMM modules can be written/read from simultaneously (called Dual Channel) which enhances operational performance than simply using a single addressable 8GB memory module. Just wanted your viewers to take note.
I've just perused Intel's 3160 CPU spec sheet. On page 22, it defines the CPU as a dual channel device, and up to 2 ranks per channel (so 4 ranks total). On page 72, we see a chart that defines how much memory is supported per rank depending on the memory chip population and type. According to that chart, its possible to have a max of 8GB per rank of non-ECC memory. Simple math tells us 8GB times 4 ranks equal 32GB of usable memory capacity for the CPU. This device motherboard has only two memory slots and not the usual 4 slots. Since 8GB is addressable per slot, we can use two 8GB memory boards totaling 16GB. I wish Intel would provide correct marketing information on the link I previously provided, they should of written 32GB as Max memory, not 8GB.
