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02-02-2023 02:34 PM
Hi, I have my notebook HP Gaming Pavilion - 15-cx0032nc with 2x4GB DDR4 RAM 2667Mhz.
I upgraded ram to 2x8GB DDR4 2667Mhz...but the problem is that system set minimum/downgrade frequency (it is 1333Mhz actually),and I cant change it to 2667Mhz anywhere. I tried BIOS but I could not find frequency setting. Any advice?
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02-02-2023 02:42 PM - edited 02-03-2023 09:24 AM
Welcome to our HP User Forum!
As a matter of fact, the RAM speed of 1333 MHz you referenced is actually 2 x 1333 = 2666 MHz. Remember that DDR stands for "Double Data Rate", therefore you need to double the RAM speed you see.
Think of it like 2 cars going 100 kph vs. 1 car at 100 kph. Still running at 100kph, not 100kph, but carrying 8 people instead of 4. The 2666 MHz is the so-called effective speed of your RAM.
Hope this was helpful.
Kind Regards,
NopnSequitur777
02-02-2023 02:42 PM - edited 02-03-2023 09:24 AM
Welcome to our HP User Forum!
As a matter of fact, the RAM speed of 1333 MHz you referenced is actually 2 x 1333 = 2666 MHz. Remember that DDR stands for "Double Data Rate", therefore you need to double the RAM speed you see.
Think of it like 2 cars going 100 kph vs. 1 car at 100 kph. Still running at 100kph, not 100kph, but carrying 8 people instead of 4. The 2666 MHz is the so-called effective speed of your RAM.
Hope this was helpful.
Kind Regards,
NopnSequitur777