HP Notebook Product #: 1BQ18UA#ABA Maximum RAM upgrade~depends on Windows or motherboard ?

[GaNoogaly]

HP Notebook

Product #: 1BQ18UA#ABA

Hi,

This is the name and product # of my Notebook 17-x173dx 

I keep hearing conflicting information on maximum RAM upgrade.

the definitive information:

2 slots,  with one  8 GB card.

Windows 10 Home - 64 bit.

some answers tell me that I can upgrade it with an additional 8 GB card to 16 GB.

( that is if it depends on the motherboard. )

I have also seen information that if it is running the 64 bit version of Windows 10 Home, then i can upgrade all the up to 128.

While i highly doubt it will go to 128, would i at least be able to go to 32 or 64 ?  

( that is if it depends on the OS.)

Thank you very much !!

Maximum RAM upgrade~depends on Windows or motherboard ?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Below is the link to the crucial memory report for your notebook.

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/hp-17-x173dx

The max is 2 x 8 GB.

The windows spec only refers to how much memory a PC is allowed to run on a particular version of Windows.

The PC's hardware determines how much memory the PC can actually run.

[GaNoogaly]

Thank you, Paul

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.