Max RAM speed Pavilion Gaming 15-dk0010na

[ranger99]

I would like to upgrade my 8GB of RAM.  The computer came installed  with one  Samsung 8GB DDR4, 2666mhz RAM.  Unfortunately these are very hard to find new now so I am not sure I can find a second one. I can only see used ones on eBay that are quite expensive.

Is it OK to buy another RAM with the same specs from a different manufacturer? Crutial seems to do one with the same features but I am not sure if it would be stable with the Samsung. 

If I have to buy 2 new modules that are from the same manufacturer, is there any point upgrading to 3200mhz, or can the machine only handle the 2666mhz RAM?

TIA.

[banhien]

@ranger99 

Its specs

          https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c06385571

It has  8 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (1 x 8 GB). You can install 3200MHz RAM but machine runs at 2666MHz as designed.

Regards.

[ranger99]

Thankyou. Am I likely to run into any problems buying a Crucial RAM to mix with the Samsung one? As far as I can see all the specs are identical other than that they are different manufacturers.

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

You can mix manufacturers but if you are going to have 2 modules its best to have them the same speed and latency (CL=x) so there is no issue with dual channel operation. Also they should be the same density if possible; i.e. the same number of little black blocks on the side of the module. Other arrangements will likely work but pairing as suggested above is optimal.