Can I upgrade the Sony VAIO S15212 of RAM memory ? And How much RAM is capable for i3 3rd generation ?

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8GB means your capacity is only 4GB per slot. That's very, very important to remember when buying memory sticks. If you'd buy a single 8GB stick, it won't work because the slot isn't compatible. I'm assuming the link in the post above is the same laptop, considering searching for the original post's model # results in finding the specs for that machine, so it's likely that it's the correct specifications.

Windows version is only important to note in terms of being 32 or 64 bit OS, because 32 bit only supports a small amount of RAM in comparison to 64 bit, and the motherboards in most consumer models support RAM upgrades by a small amount, due to usually only carrying one stick of pre-installed memory in a slot that normally supports...

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8GB means your capacity is only 4GB per slot. That's very, very important to remember when buying memory sticks. If you'd buy a single 8GB stick, it won't work because the slot isn't compatible. I'm assuming the link in the post above is the same laptop, considering searching for the original post's model # results in finding the specs for that machine, so it's likely that it's the correct specifications.

Windows version is only important to note in terms of being 32 or 64 bit OS, because 32 bit only supports a small amount of RAM in comparison to 64 bit, and the motherboards in most consumer models support RAM upgrades by a small amount, due to usually only carrying one stick of pre-installed memory in a slot that normally supports double what's already in it. Not trying to step on your toes, Ironsounds. Just clarifying a bit, because it can be very complicated for a novice.
 
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