HP 5430s 2 x 4GB or 1 x 8GB ofRAM

[Fincik_16]

Hello,

I want to upgrade the RAM in my laptop.  The laptop supports max. 8 GB ram.  They write everywhere but 2 x 4GB.  Can I also use the 1x 8gb option (in one slot)  Won't be a problem?

Thanks

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

2 x 4 GB would run better than 1 x 8 GB because 2 x 4 GB runs in dual channel mode and 1 x 8 GB runs in the lower performing single channel mode.

The service manual indicates 2 x 4 GB is supported and no mention of 1 x 8 GB being supported.

c03054480.pdf (hp.com)

A related discussion:

Solved: Maximum RAM for HP Probook 4530s - HP Support Community - 2412471

This person installed 16 GB of memory but had performance issues.

HP Probook 4530s with 16gb RAM causing slow startup of Windows 7. - Windows 7 Forums (sevenforums.co...

This person installed 12 GB of memory and had problems:

Solved: How to upgrade memory in hp probook 4530s - Page 2 - HP Support Community - 798965

If your notebook already has 4 GB of memory installed in one slot, it makes more sense to install a less expensive 4 GB memory chip and have 8 GB of memory running in dual channel mode.

[Fincik_16]

Thank you for your reply.

I am also asking based on this article.

https://www.compuram.de/blog/en/maximise-the-maximum/

[Fincik_16]

See also user comments under that article below.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

2 x 4 GB of memory runs better than 1 x 8 GB of memory and I have already provided information that if you install more than 8 GB of memory, your notebook will not run right.

Single Channel vs Dual Channel Memory - Laptop Gaming and CPU Benchmarks (youtube.com)

If you want to install a single 8 GB memory chip, of course that is your privilege.