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09-06-2016 01:31 PM - edited 09-06-2016 01:38 PM
Hello,
Since I have some basic computer knowledge but I want to be sure before going for it, I need your advice.
I own a HP ENVY Sleekbook 4-1000en and I recently upgraded hard drive and OS.
I am thinking of upgrading RAM as well, as far as I know you need 2 memories of the same type so I guess I can’t just buy another 4 GB one right?
Do I need 2 x 4 GB DDR3 of the same type to make it work? For example would these ones work fine
http://www.corsair.com/en/vengeance-8gb-high-performance-sodimm-memory-upgrade-kit-cmsx8gx3m2a1600c9 ?
Lastly does upgrading memory require any other configurations after plugin them in? Is a format required for example?
Thanks for your time.
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09-06-2016 03:07 PM
Hi,
The following link shows specs of your computer:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03362810
It has 4GB of RAM now. The question is 4GB in one slot or in two slots (2+2).
(a) If in one slot you can simply buy another 4GB with SAME part/specs of the EXISTING RAM and install to the second slot.
(b) If in 2 slots (ie 2+2) you have to throw out both and buy 2 new sticks 4GB each. Agin use same specs.
You don't need to format RAM. By the way, we only format HDD/SSD but not RAM. And yes, RAM in both slots must be same specs even same brand to be able to get full benefits.
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09-06-2016 03:07 PM
Hi,
The following link shows specs of your computer:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03362810
It has 4GB of RAM now. The question is 4GB in one slot or in two slots (2+2).
(a) If in one slot you can simply buy another 4GB with SAME part/specs of the EXISTING RAM and install to the second slot.
(b) If in 2 slots (ie 2+2) you have to throw out both and buy 2 new sticks 4GB each. Agin use same specs.
You don't need to format RAM. By the way, we only format HDD/SSD but not RAM. And yes, RAM in both slots must be same specs even same brand to be able to get full benefits.
Regards.
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