I have a HP Pavilion g6-2235us laptop that has 4GB of memory. I'd like to add 4GB more.
When I look at Crucial.com website LINK they recommend one of the following for this laptop: Memory Type: DDR3 PC3-10600, DDR3 PC3-12800, DDR3 (non-ECC) Maximum Memory: 8GB Slots: 2
I have a $20 ink rewards coupon from Staples so I would like to purchase the memory there vs online at Crucial.com. Will either of these sticks at Staples work? LINK or LINK or LINK
It would be nice to get it for next to free from Staples if possible.
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minidrag
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posted: Feb. 6, 2013 @ 7:39p
Generally speaking it's a good idea for your RAM speeds to match. I would find out exactly what is in there now and get something that matches it.
Two of the links you provided are for PC3 8500 RAM and the other is PC3 10666, none of which are even listed as being compatible on Crucial, according to your post.
jimmywalt
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posted: Feb. 6, 2013 @ 7:45p
I'll have my hands on the laptop tomorrow. Is there a place in Win 7 where I can get the exact specs of the RAM installed, or can I just go to Crucial's site and do the memory scanner to find out?
I agree, the online manual says matched pairs are better.
If nothing else I guess I could just buy two 4GB sticks that match (and work with the laptop).
minidrag
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posted: Feb. 6, 2013 @ 7:48p
Laptop RAM is very easy to get at. Just take out the screw (or 2) holding the panel on the case and look at the label on the chip.
jimmywalt
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posted: Feb. 6, 2013 @ 7:55p
minidrag said: Laptop RAM is very easy to get at. Just take out the screw (or 2) holding the panel on the case and look at the label on the chip.
Sounds good. I upgraded my wife's laptop last year and remember that they make it pretty simple to get at.
Guess I was just being lazy and didn't want to have to open the machine to look. LOL.
Thanks.
ChinaRider
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posted: Feb. 7, 2013 @ 9:41a
jimmywalt said: Is there a place in Win 7 where I can get the exact specs of the RAM installedI don't think so, but there's a great program called CPU-Z that will give you the specs of each stick of RAM in your system as well as a lot of other great information about your motherboard, processor, etc. It's a must have in my opinion.
Best of all, it's a stand-alone program that doesn't require installation.
handyguy
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posted: Feb. 7, 2013 @ 10:55a
A local computer store would do 4 gigs for me for $32 & no question about if it matches.
jimmywalt
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posted: Feb. 7, 2013 @ 6:02p
ChinaRider said: jimmywalt said: Is there a place in Win 7 where I can get the exact specs of the RAM installedI don't think so, but there's a great program called CPU-Z that will give you the specs of each stick of RAM in your system as well as a lot of other great information about your motherboard, processor, etc. It's a must have in my opinion.
Best of all, it's a stand-alone program that doesn't require installation.
I have that program, but forgot about it. Thanks!
jimmywalt
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posted: Feb. 9, 2013 @ 6:17p
Hey Minidrag - I opened up the laptop to get to the memory. They sure make it easy on HP's, only 1 screw and a large part of the bottom slides off to expose the memory, hard drive and a couple other things.
The memory in the laptop is A-DATA Technology AM1U16BC4P2-B19H 4GB 2RX8 PC-12800S-11 DDR3 1600 CL11
minidrag
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posted: Feb. 10, 2013 @ 7:13a
Well, that matches the first one you listed from Crucial - "4GB DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.35V • • Part #: CT3674415" Now it's just a matter of deciding where you want to buy a matching chip from.
handyguy
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posted: Feb. 10, 2013 @ 11:15a
You can also use Ready Boost, it's very easy.
jimmywalt
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posted: Feb. 10, 2013 @ 1:21p
minidrag said: Well, that matches the first one you listed from Crucial - "4GB DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.35V • • Part #: CT3674415" Now it's just a matter of deciding where you want to buy a matching chip from.
I cant' seem to find one at Staples.com and that's where I have a $20 ink rebate from - hoping to save some money on the chip.
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