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    HP dv6000t and 4GB RAM

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mssx, May 31, 2008.

  1. mssx

    mssx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,

    I have an HP DV6000t (HP - Compaq Pavilion dv6200 CTO) laptop, with the following specs (from crucial memory scan):

    Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB
    Currently Installed Memory: 1GB
    Available Memory Slots: 0
    Number of Banks: 2
    Dual Channel Support: No
    CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
    CPU Family: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU T5600 @ 1.83GHz Model 15, Stepping 2
    CPU Speed: 1833 MHz

    Has anyone been successful in upgrading the memory up to 4 gigs (or even 3 gigs <2GB + 1GB>)?

    and also, how big is the difference between pc2-5300 and pc2-5400?

    thanks in advance for your input.
     
    mssx, May 31, 2008
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  2. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    The dv6000t has the Intel mobile 945 chipset so it will never be able to use/see 4GB(If you can install 4GB, you should have ~3GB available to use).

    -ram deals thread.
     
    Kdawgca, May 31, 2008
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  3. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    I believe your machine has an Intel 945 chipset meaning that you can install 4GB of memory but you will not be able to see or use it all even with a 64-bit OS.

    You could just buy a 2GB stick and call it a day. ;)

    PC2-5300/5400 are basically the same thing. It's how the manufacturer rounds their numbers up or down.

    Example:

    667 x 8 = 5336 ~ 5300

    Now some companies actually do run their memory at a higher speed such as with Corsair.

    675 x 8 = 5400

    Edit: Gawh I'm slow. :/
     
    ScifiMike12, May 31, 2008
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  4. mssx

    mssx Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the quick reply guys! im getting a 2x1 GB setup now :)
     
    mssx, May 31, 2008
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