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    EliteBook 8530p - Memory

    Discussion in 'HP' started by hxman, Nov 3, 2008.

  1. hxman

    hxman Newbie

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    I want to purchase 4GB of 800 MHz RAM...... Does anyone know if any brand is supported or if there is a list of supported RAM...

    Thanks
     
    hxman, Nov 3, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    All modules work good, but buy modules that come with a lifetime warranty....
    You basically need 200-pin SODIMM PC2-6400 DDR2-800 CL=5/6....

    OCZ, G.Skill, Corsair, Crucial (my fav), Patriot, etc etc....

    (And you need a 64-bit OS to use the whole 4GB)
     
    Andy, Nov 3, 2008
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  3. madengineer

    madengineer Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the info....was wondering the same!
     
    madengineer, Nov 4, 2008
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