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‎02-09-2019 07:31 AM

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Product: HP notebook - 15-r287tu
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

Dear All,

 

What is the maximum RAM supported by HP notebook - 15-r287tu,

currently I have 4gb ddr3 1600mhz in slot 1

I am thinking about max upgrade, plz help

 

Thanks

Nitin

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‎02-09-2019 08:37 AM - edited ‎02-09-2019 08:39 AM

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You're very welcome.

 

Ideally, you want to install memory in matched capacity pairs so that it runs in DDR (dual data rate) mode.

 

Installing an 8 GB module + a 4 GB module will work, but that memory configuration will cause the memory to run in SDR (single data rate) mode.

 

So, when you can get the opportunity to replace the 4 GB memory module with an 8 GB one, you will want to do that ASAP for best performance.

 

Some folks may even say it is better to have 2 x 4 GB running in DDR mode than 12 GB running in SDR mode.


But if you eventually plan on getting to 16 GB, then you wouldn't want to waste your money on another 4 GB memory chip.

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‎02-09-2019 07:35 AM

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Hi:

 

Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook.

 

The memory upgrade info can be found in chapter 1 on page 2.

 

16 GB ( 2 x 8 GB) is the max.

 

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04409502

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‎02-09-2019 07:40 AM - edited ‎02-09-2019 07:46 AM

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Welcome to the HP Support Community  @NitinTheIndian 

 

2 slots: DDR3L-1600MHz Dual Channel Support (Core processors) 

 

Supports up to 16 GB of system RAM:

 

Maintenance and Service Guide:

 

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04409502

 

Memory Remove/Replace starts on page 76.

 

HP Notebook 15-r287tu Product Specifications:

 

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-15-r200-notebook-pc-series/7486447/model/8525068/document/c0...

 

These Videos may help???

 

http://h20574.www2.hp.com/results.htm?SID=6875200&MEID=6BE9C364-4C4D-42C9-A051-EE360B95A946

 

Click on Top Cover.

 

REO

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‎02-09-2019 07:57 AM

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Thanks Reo,

 

1 more question please

Can I go with 

slot 1: 4GB RAM (Existing)

slot 2: 8GB RAM (New one)

 

Regards

Nitin

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‎02-09-2019 07:59 AM

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Thanks Paul for your response.

 

 

 

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‎02-09-2019 08:37 AM - edited ‎02-09-2019 08:39 AM

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You're very welcome.

 

Ideally, you want to install memory in matched capacity pairs so that it runs in DDR (dual data rate) mode.

 

Installing an 8 GB module + a 4 GB module will work, but that memory configuration will cause the memory to run in SDR (single data rate) mode.

 

So, when you can get the opportunity to replace the 4 GB memory module with an 8 GB one, you will want to do that ASAP for best performance.

 

Some folks may even say it is better to have 2 x 4 GB running in DDR mode than 12 GB running in SDR mode.


But if you eventually plan on getting to 16 GB, then you wouldn't want to waste your money on another 4 GB memory chip.

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‎02-09-2019 08:48 AM

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@NitinTheIndian 

 

Matching pairs would be best but trying to match the memory installed can be difficult.

 

It would be best to purchase and install a set of matching pairs.

 

It can be expensive but worth it in the long run.

 

REO

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‎02-09-2019 08:51 AM

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Thanks paul & Reo for the support

will go with maching pairs only.

 

Cheers

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‎02-09-2019 08:52 AM

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Anytime.

 

Glad to have been of assistance.

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