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    Clarification needed for upgrading RAM - HP EliteBook 8740W

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Altamira, May 5, 2021.

  1. Altamira

    Altamira Newbie

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    I need some expert pointing me in the right direction.

    Specs:

    Windows 10

    BIOS: Hewlett-Packard 68CAD Ver. F.0A, 25.11.2010

    Intel Core i5 560M 2.67Ghz - Arrandale (989rPGA socket)

    Dual slot RAM DDR3 PC3-10700 (667Mhz)

    Ram Part Number: HMT325S6BFR8C - H9
    Serial: 55175E96
    Voltage: 1.50 V

    I am trying to figure out if I can put 2x8GB instead of 2x4GB. And can I put any type of DDR3 SODIMM RAM, or are these laptops finicky?

    Somewhere I have read you can put 1600Mhz 2x8GB on dual slots, somewhere that you cant.

    Somewhere I have read that you can use 1.35V RAM, somewhere else that you cant, etc.
     
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    Altamira, May 5, 2021
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  2. Tenoroon

    Tenoroon Notebook Deity

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    You can't have more than 8gb for the Arrandale/Clarksfield CPU's as the memory controller only supports up to 8gb. You should be able to put 2x8gb sticks, but only 8gb can be used.
     
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  3. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    This is an old post with useful information on the matter. I’m using 32GB 1866MHz low voltage on mine. They are running at the 8740w’s default though - 1333MHz 1.5V.
     
    triturbo, May 7, 2021
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