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PAVILION DV-5 1160US
Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit)

I WOULD LIKE TO EXPAND THE MEMORY RAM OF MY HP PAVILION DESKTOP DV-5 1160US, NEED HELP.

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SORRY FOR BOTHERING YOU AGAIN BUT MY LAPTOP ALREADY HAS 4GB IN RAM, I GUESS IT 2 X 2GB DDR2. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM THAT I CAN EXPAND IT TO?

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Hi, how are you doing ?

 

According to the manual, the notebook supports up to 4GB of:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01550108

 

4096-MB total system memory(2048 MB × 2, dual-channel)

 

Memory modules (667-MHz, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM):
2048-MB memory module for use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors - 484268-002*
1024-MB memory module for use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors - 484267-002*
2048-MB memory module for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors - 484268-001*
1024-MB memory module for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors - 484267-001*

 

* part number for sale


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Hi,

 

Your machine supports PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2  with the following options:

 

Supports up to 4096 MB system memory
● 4096-MB total system memory (2048 MB × 2, dual-channel)
● 3072-MB total system memory (2048 MB × 1 + 1024 × 1)
● 2048-MB total system memory (1024 MB × 2, dual-channel)
● 2048-MB total system memory (2048 MB × 1)
● 1024-MB total system memory (512 MB × 2, dual-channel)
● 1024-MB total system memory (1024 MB × 1)

 

This is an old machine, you need to use right RAM otherwise it may not work. Please use part number on page 60 to search for RAM. The manual also shows you how to add/replace RAM:

 

           http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01550108.pdf

 

More manuals:

 

      http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-dv5-Entertainment-Notebook-PC-series/3744201/model/3...

 

Regards.

BH
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Hi,

 

It can support up to 8 GB (2x4) but I'm afraid it would be quite costly in money

 

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for//pavilion-dv5-1160us

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SORRY FOR BOTHERING YOU AGAIN BUT MY LAPTOP ALREADY HAS 4GB IN RAM, I GUESS IT 2 X 2GB DDR2. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM THAT I CAN EXPAND IT TO?

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@Samewise69

 

As mentioned above, it is an old machine. From time to time BIOS may allow machine to use 8GB therefore

 

(a) Upgrade BIOS first (also use the supplied link above - under Drivers saction).

(b) Buy RAM from Crucial and you can return if won't work from @CarlosE link.

 

Again, old machine therfore you definitely to get the right part.

 

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The maximum is 8 GB (4 + 4) SODIMM DDR2 because that's what Intel PM45 chipset supports on the motherboard:

 

http://ark.intel.com/products/35135/Intel-82PM45-Memory-Controller-Hub

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Hi Carlos,

 

@banhien's right !

 

Sorry for my incorrect information !

 

Have a nice week my friend !

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@CarlosE wrote:

 

The maximum is 8 GB (4 + 4) SODIMM DDR2 because that's what Intel PM45 chipset supports on the motherboard:

 

http://ark.intel.com/products/35135/Intel-82PM45-Memory-Controller-Hub


 

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