HP 250 G6 i5 7200 Ram upgrade

[asalzano]

Hi all,

I would like to upgrade my HP 250 G6 i5 7200 model: 1WY16EA#ABZ.

Could I add an 8gb to the 4gb actually existing? Now it has a samsung 4gb 2133MHz, should I buy another samsung or could I buy a Corsair or a Crucial one.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

You should be able to install any quality brand memory in your notebook as long as it has the same specs as the original one (non-ECC, unbuffered, same voltage, clock speed, timing, etc).

You can run this free utility I zipped up and attached below to get the full specs on your existing memory module.

Note that if you install an 8 GB memory module, you will have 12 GB of memory, but it will only run in Single Data Rate (SDR) mode.

So eventually, you will want to replace the 4 GB memory module with an 8 GB memory module so the memory runs in Dual Data Rate (DDR) mode.

[Huffer]

Here is the Manual:

Service Manual

It has 2 slots and a stated max memory of 16 gigs in the form of 2 x 8 gig DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM which bridge down to 2133 mhz actual operating speed. 

The important thing is to match the characteristics of what you have. If it is actually DDR4-2133 and I know HP ships DDR4-2133 on some of these, then get that and pay attention to the configuration of the module...2 ranks of chips or one and again, match what is already in there. Samsung vs. Crucial, Corsair is less important than the configuration of the chips. 

And I would use a pair of the same capacity chips. If you have a 4 gig module many people are surprised to hear the laptop would likely run better with another 4 gig than by mixing a 4 and an 8 because of "dual channel". 

Post back with any questions and please accept as solution if its the info you needed. 

[asalzano]

I bought 

Crucial CT16G4SFD824A Memoria da 16 GB, DDR4, 2400 MT/s, PC4-19200, Dual Rank x8, SODIMM, 260-Pin

instead of 

Crucial CT2K8G4SFS824A Kit Memoria da 16 GB (8 GB x2), DDR4, 2400 MT/s, PC4-19200, Single Rank x8, SODIMM, 260-Pin

Will it work?

[Huffer]

Wow that is a single 16 gig module. It should work, but that is most definitely different than we discussed. 

[asalzano]

I wanted to follow your suggestion and buy a couple of 8gb ram, but I missed the right click!!!  Is it better than the two 8 gb? will it work fine? It is coupled to a 500 gb Samsung 860 evo ssd upgrade...

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Well the laptop will support 2 x 16 according to stories from Users but not officially. So logically the system would support 16  + 4 = 20. I do not like mixing memory modules but HP sells some laptops with a 4 and an 8 or a 4 and a 2 so it is not a hard and fast rule. Give it a shot and let us know. Worst that happens is the computer will not boot or bluescreens with that 16 gig module in there. If it gives you trouble try it with just the 16 gig module. 

[asalzano]

So do you think I could apply both the 16 gb and the 4 gb module? the 16gb on the first socket and the 4gb on the second socket?

[Huffer]

No reason not to try it. You asked if the single 16 gig is "better"? No, the best is a matched pair so you get dual channel operation. The difference is subtle however and 16 gigs is 16 gigs. And with an open slot you might as well have 20 if it works. I am actually curious to see how this works for you. 

[asalzano]

IT WORKS!!!! now I have a 20 gb ram and 500gb ssd comp....   coupling a  4gb samsung and a 16gb crucial ram. PC startup, password and word file opening passed from 2'45'' to 40''. Nice shot!!!