RAM Upgrade HP245 G7 Notebook with AMD A6 APU

[mangpat]

Hi,

I have HP 245 G7 notebook with AMD A6 APU. It has just one RAM Slot and currently has 4GB stick it it. As per specs it can have 8GB single stick as well. I am planning to replace the current 4GB with 8GB stick.

The existing RAM is Samsung brand and has 1R X 16 written on it.

What I have available now is Crucial CT8G4SFRA266 8GB. It may be either 1Rx16, 1Rx8 or 2Rx8.

So, if I get 1RX8 or 2RX8 will this different density and rank case any issue in booting or compatibility? There’s no question of mixing 4GB and 8GB here, I simply remove 4 and replace it with single 8GB stick.

Also what is the difference between rank 1 R & 2R?

Thanks and regards.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

The Crucial memory report for your notebook indicates that part is compatible...

Crucial 8GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM | CT8G4SFRA266 | Crucial IN

You can read the info at the link below for what the difference between single and dual ranked memory is...

Single Rank VS Dual Rank: Which Is Better for Your Laptop (minitool.com)

[mangpat]

Thanks a lot. Great to know that Crucial states that it's compatible. As such I went thru the article but was quite difficult to know what does all that mean. However it's all right. What matters is compatibility. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[mangpat]

Got the same one as it was available. Installed and BIOS detected it correctly. Tested for last 2 - 3 days. System is working fine. No hangs or crashes etc.  Thanks again. Your post marked as Solution.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.