RAM UPDATE

[omerfurkan]

My device information:

VICTUS Notebook

15-fa2018nt

BQ1P9EA

Core i5-13420H (4C+4C)

16GB DDR5 1DM 5200

512GB PCIe Gen4 Value

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB VRAM

200 Watt

Mica Silver - 720p TNR

15.6 FHD (1920x1080) AG IPS 144Hz 300 nits

OST W11H6 PLS SL

Motherboard information:

Card Product: HP 8E5C

Card Version: 51.14

Question: My device has the "SAMSUNG M425R2GA3EB0-CWMOL 16GB DDR5 5600MHz" RAM. I want to upgrade it to 32GB. There's an available slot. But I don't know if my motherboard supports 32GB of RAM. If so, which model of RAM should I buy?

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @omerfurkan 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Yes, your HP Victus 15-fa2018nt supports up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and you can safely upgrade by adding a compatible 16GB module alongside your existing one.

Thanks for sharing your configuration so clearly—it’s a powerful setup, and expanding to 32GB will give you even more headroom for multitasking, gaming, and creative workloads.

 

RAM Upgrade Details for HP Victus 15-fa2018nt

• Maximum Supported RAM: 32GB DDR5 (2 slots, 16GB per slot)
• Current Module: SAMSUNG M425R2GA3EB0-CWMOL 16GB DDR5 5600MHz
• Motherboard: HP 8E5C (Card Version 51.14), compatible with DDR5 SO-DIMM 5200–5600 MHz

To maintain optimal performance and compatibility, it’s best to match the speed and voltage of your existing module. Here’s what to look for:

Recommended RAM Specifications

• Use DDR5 SO-DIMM type memory.
• Maximum supported capacity is 32GB (2 × 16GB modules).
• Match the speed to 5600MHz if possible, or 5200MHz for broader compatibility.
• Ensure the module is Non-ECC (Error-Correcting Code not required).
• Choose Unbuffered memory (standard for laptops).
• Voltage should be 1.1V.
• Prefer modules from reliable brands like Samsung, Crucial, Kingston, or Corsair.
• For best performance, match the new module’s specs with your existing one (same speed, latency, and rank).

Compatible RAM Models to Consider

You can choose any of the following brands/models that match your current module’s specs:

• Samsung M425R2GA3EB0-CWMOL (identical to your current stick)
• Crucial CT16G56C46S5 – 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
• Kingston KF556S40IB-16 – 16GB DDR5-5600 Impact Series
• Corsair CMSX16GX5M1A5600C40 – 16GB DDR5-5600 Vengeance Series

If you prefer to upgrade with a matched pair, you can also replace your current module with a 2x16GB kit for dual-channel performance.

 

Installation Tips

• Power off and unplug your laptop.
• Remove the bottom panel carefully using a plastic pry tool.
• Locate the empty SO-DIMM slot and insert the new module at a 45° angle, then press down until it clicks.
• Replace the panel and boot into Windows.
• Confirm the upgrade via Task Manager > Performance > Memory.

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye

[TzortzisG]

Hi!

Omerfurkan, one should avoid buying Corsair RAM modules (specifically the ones in the Vengeance series) because even if the specs are right, many times they seem to cause problems with HP laptops. They are designed for use on Gaming systems, but HP's gaming laptops need ordinary standard non-gaming memory to be "happy". For reasons unknown to us, many users of HP gaming systems come here to ask why the Corsair Vengeance RAM they bought is not compatible. The other RAM products suggested should be fine.

Further reading:

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Gaming-Notebooks/HP-Victus-Ram-Upgrade/td-p/9278213.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Gaming-Notebooks/HP-Victus-Random-screen-freezes-and-audio-repetition-....