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    Ram for Compaq Presario cq57-319wm

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dadkins1, Dec 3, 2011.

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    dadkins1 Newbie

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    Hello, I am getting a Compaq Presario CQ57-319WM for Christmas. It comes with 2 GB of RAM already installed. Its a 64 bit Windows 7 so it will support more. I have looked on the hp website and crucial.com and can't find any for that model. I just need to know where I can buy it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
     
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    Nick Professor Carnista

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    You can upgrade it to at least 4GB's, as the processor is 64-bit.

    The CQ57 might have one 2GB memory stick installed, or two 1GB sticks.

    I'd check newegg for the memory. It uses DDR3 1066.
     
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    dadkins1 Newbie

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    Okay. So if i can find DDR3 1066 memory sticks they will be compatible? And would extra memory help even if the computer has a 1.0 GHz processor? I believe thats what it is anyways.
     
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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Yeah Win7x64 thrives with more RAM.

    It won't make the anemic C50/C60 or the E-350/E-450 AMD processors any faster - but it will give you a noticeably smoother computing experience. Hopefully you are getting a model with the Intel cpu options instead.

    See:
    http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02948186.pdf

    Search for memory module in the Index to see the specifications and proper removal/upgrade procedures.


    Good luck.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 4, 2011
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    Okay Thanks. I appreciate it.
     
    dadkins1, Dec 11, 2011
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