RAM Upgrade

[PWatca]

I have a Windows 7, HP Pavillion Slimline Series, Intel Premium Processor G630 with 4 GB of DDR3 System Memory.  I'd like to add more memory.  How many memory slots are on the motherboard? Is there a limit on how much RAM memory per slot? Is there a maximum RAM memory on this model?  Thank you!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

What is the full model number or product number of your PC?

Use this guide to find that information.  Please do not post the serial number.

HP Desktop PCs - How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number? | HP® Customer Support

[PWatca]

Thank you for your reply. 

The full name is Pavilion Slimline s5-1204 PC

[PWatca]

The full Product No. is QW793AA#ABA

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Below is the link to the product specs for your PC.

HP Pavilion Slimline s5-1204 Desktop PC Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support

According to the specs, there are two memory slots and each slot can take a max of a 4 GB memory module.

[PWatca]

Thanks Paul!  Any recommendations on what memory to order?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

I would get the compatible Crucial memory.

Memory RAM & SSD Upgrades | hp - compaq | pavilion slimline s5 | Pavilion Slimline s5-1204 | Crucial...

I noticed that the Crucial memory report indicates you can install 2 x 8 GB of memory which differs from what HP indicates.

I googled the issue and there are folks that indicate that 2 x 8 GB of memory is supported in PC's with the H61 chipset.

How many GB of RAM support is available in the Intel H61 motherboard? - Quora

H61M-K | Motherboards | ASUS Global

System Memory for the Intel® Desktop Board DH61WW

So now I don't know what to tell you...go for the sure bet, and buy one of the 4 GB memory chips, or take a gamble on one of the 8 GB memory chips.

If it works you can buy the second one and max it out to 16 GB.

I'll leave that decision up to you.

[PWatca]

Also, does it come standard with 2GB in the two slots or a single 4GB stick?  Thanks!!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

According to the parts list it comes with a single 4 GB memory module, so there should be one empty memory slot.

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[PWatca]

Thank you again!