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‎03-22-2019 03:04 AM

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Product: HP Pavillion dv5-1176er
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

Hi,

How much memory/RAM can I put into my HP Pavillion dv5-1176er when running 64-bit Windows 7?

Only ddr2?

aida64 says ddr3 is also possible...

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‎03-22-2019 05:36 AM

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Your notebook only supports a maximum of 4GB installed memory.

It supports only PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2 memory. 

 

 DDR3 memory will not physically fit. 

 

Don't believe AIDA if it is showing that it will fit.


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‎03-22-2019 05:36 AM

HP Recommended

Your notebook only supports a maximum of 4GB installed memory.

It supports only PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2 memory. 

 

 DDR3 memory will not physically fit. 

 

Don't believe AIDA if it is showing that it will fit.


I am a volunteer forum member. If my suggestion helped you solve your issue, help others by marking that post as the accepted solution. Say thanks by clicking on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"



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