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‎04-04-2023 05:13 AM

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Product: Compaq Presario CQ61-427SA Notebook PC
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit)

Hi  I own a compaq presario cq61 427 sa, I need info on memory upgrade and ssd upgrade, is it possible to replace the 2x2gb and replace with 2x4gb, also fit a 1tb ssd, thanks in advance 

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‎04-04-2023 06:28 AM

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Hi:

 

Chapter 1 of the service manual indicates the max memory is 2 x 4 GB of DDR2-6400 (800 MHz).

 

Compaq PRESARIO CQ61-301SG User Guide Manual Operating Instructions (manualslib.com)

 

You posted that you are running W10 32 bit and if that is correct, there is no point in upgrading the memory unless you install a 64 bit operating system.

 

The product specs for your notebook indicate that it originally came with W7 64 bit.

 

Note that 2 x 4 GB DDR2-6400 memory chips will probably be expensive and difficult to find.

 

I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to install a 2.5" SSD.

 

The Crucial memory/SSD report for your notebook indicates they sell SSD's that they indicate are compatible with your notebook.

 

The MX models have faster read/write speeds than the BX models.

 

HP - Compaq | Memory RAM & SSD Upgrades | Crucial.com

 

Your notebook's drive controller is only SATA II (3.0 GB/S) which means that the SATA III (6.0 GB/S) SSD will only run at the 3.0 GB/S transfer speed.

 

 

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‎04-04-2023 06:28 AM

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Hi:

 

Chapter 1 of the service manual indicates the max memory is 2 x 4 GB of DDR2-6400 (800 MHz).

 

Compaq PRESARIO CQ61-301SG User Guide Manual Operating Instructions (manualslib.com)

 

You posted that you are running W10 32 bit and if that is correct, there is no point in upgrading the memory unless you install a 64 bit operating system.

 

The product specs for your notebook indicate that it originally came with W7 64 bit.

 

Note that 2 x 4 GB DDR2-6400 memory chips will probably be expensive and difficult to find.

 

I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to install a 2.5" SSD.

 

The Crucial memory/SSD report for your notebook indicates they sell SSD's that they indicate are compatible with your notebook.

 

The MX models have faster read/write speeds than the BX models.

 

HP - Compaq | Memory RAM & SSD Upgrades | Crucial.com

 

Your notebook's drive controller is only SATA II (3.0 GB/S) which means that the SATA III (6.0 GB/S) SSD will only run at the 3.0 GB/S transfer speed.

 

 

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‎04-07-2023 02:07 AM

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Many thanks to all responders, I have fitted both ssd and 2x4gb memory installed win 10 Pro 64 bit and now running like new.

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‎04-07-2023 06:40 AM

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You're very welcome.

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