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Hello, I've got 3 GB DDR3 (1 x 1024 MB + 1 x 2048 MB). I would like to know if I can upgrade my RAM to like 6GB or something like that . Which one do I buy? Thanks
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According to specs, 4 gb is maximum:

 

Memory Max
Supports up to 4 GB DDR3 memory

 

 

 

Needs 

 

2 GB 598856-001

 

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-DV6-2150US-Memory-598856-001/dp/B003L3ACGK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid...

 

 

Upgrade from 3 gigs to 4 gigs does not sound like much but if you install a matched pair it will run in "dual channel" which is noticeably faster and that extra gig of RAM in addition to 3 will make a substantial difference.

 

The Manual says some models can take 8 gigs but if you read the manual carefully that is only for version 1.1 and models with your processor are not version 1.1 so max is actually 4 gigs. If you buy 2 x 4 gigs it will not work. 

 

@REO51ST you might want to dig into the Manual. His model has the i3-350 which is not included with version 1.1 so max is 4 gigs, not 8. 

 

Post back with any more questions. 

 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

 

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According to specs, 4 gb is maximum:

 

Memory Max
Supports up to 4 GB DDR3 memory

 

 

 

Needs 

 

2 GB 598856-001

 

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-DV6-2150US-Memory-598856-001/dp/B003L3ACGK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid...

 

 

Upgrade from 3 gigs to 4 gigs does not sound like much but if you install a matched pair it will run in "dual channel" which is noticeably faster and that extra gig of RAM in addition to 3 will make a substantial difference.

 

The Manual says some models can take 8 gigs but if you read the manual carefully that is only for version 1.1 and models with your processor are not version 1.1 so max is actually 4 gigs. If you buy 2 x 4 gigs it will not work. 

 

@REO51ST you might want to dig into the Manual. His model has the i3-350 which is not included with version 1.1 so max is 4 gigs, not 8. 

 

Post back with any more questions. 

 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

 

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