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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Regards, 

Hawks_Eye