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Computerguy380 · ‎08-28-2017

I have a few questions regarding this system.

First, what brand, aftermarket or OEM, of RAM should I be looking for when upgrading? I've heard this system can be very picky about it's RAM, and I'd like to avoid having to return incompatible RAM.

Second, this system was given to me and has a 20 pin motherboard power harness on the current power supply (which matches part numbers for this system), however the motherboard has a 24 pin connector. The motherboard part number also matches the system specs.

Why is the stock harness missing pins? Assuming the harness is seated properly and not forced in place to the motherboard connector, is it safe to power up? I have assembled many a computer, so I'm quite familiar with the proper placement of connectors and harnesses, and how important it is that they are not forced into place. Like trying to force a round peg into a square hole. Literally.

wb2001 · ‎08-29-2017

@Computerguy380

The HP a6114x is actually a Vista based machine circa 2007. In that era, it was common to use what ever components worked with the motherboard needs. If you were to add a PCIEx16 rev2 GPU (Legacy card, not UEFI), it would require the 24 pin ATX plug. That allows upto 75W to the PCIE slot. Above that need, a dedicated 6 or 8 pin PCIE power plug is required. About memory (RAM) here are the specs. With a 64 bit OS, you could use 4 x 2GB modules.

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Computerguy380 · ‎08-29-2017

Anyone?

wb2001 · ‎08-29-2017

@Computerguy380

The HP a6114x is actually a Vista based machine circa 2007. In that era, it was common to use what ever components worked with the motherboard needs. If you were to add a PCIEx16 rev2 GPU (Legacy card, not UEFI), it would require the 24 pin ATX plug. That allows upto 75W to the PCIE slot. Above that need, a dedicated 6 or 8 pin PCIE power plug is required. About memory (RAM) here are the specs. With a 64 bit OS, you could use 4 x 2GB modules.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.

Computerguy380 · ‎08-30-2017

Thank you so much. Tried to get an answer from hp customer support and I just kept getting transferred around.

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