Notebook Samsung NP300V5A-S0DRU - the maximum amount of RAM is 8 or 16?

Question

laptops

There is a Samsung NP300V5A-S0DRU laptop - according to the data available on the network, the maximum amount of RAM for it is 8 GB.
But the specification for the Intel® Core™ i5-2410M Processor states that it supports 16GB.
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 16 GB
Memory Types DDR3 1066/1333
Max # of Memory Channels 2
Max Memory Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Whether the laptop supports the specified capacity. Software - Win7 x64

Answer 1

Supported RAM is determined not only by the processor, but also by the motherboard. Moreover, not every motherboard with supported characteristics will necessarily work correctly on a particular motherboard. The processor, of course, also imposes its own limitations, but in general, it is possible to understand whether this or that assembly supports the operating board, only in conjunction with the motherboard and the processor.
Most likely, the maximum amount of RAM for your motherboard is still 8GB, and your processor, paired with another motherboard, the maximum amount of which is more than 16GB, can work with 16GB.

Answer 2

should support. in principle, nothing prevents you from buying in a store (you need DDR3 1333Mhz), throw the module in and check, you have every right to return it by law for 2 weeks. I also recommend that you first update the BIOS to the latest version from the official site.