RAM and SSD upgrade for my HP Pavilion 15-cc102tx

[dev_spk]

Hi HP community,

My system has grown extremely slow in responsiveness, and I have decided for a RAM and ROM (SSD) upgrade.

Since this is a 2017 model, I am unsure of the available options of SSD and RAM to choose from.

I didn't want to risk buying an incompatible device. 

From the HP manual, I could find this.

Solid-state drive:
For use only on computer models with model numbers 15-cc1xx and 15-cc6xx:
● 512-GB, 2280, Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe), Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe)
solid-state drive
● 256-GB, 2280, PCIe, NVMe solid-state drive.

However, most of them are unavailable for purchase.

Could you please help me choose me a good NVMe SSD and RAM.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

If you want a 512GB NVMe SSD, this one should work:

Amazon.in: Buy Lexar NM620 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Internal SSD, Up to 3300MB/s Read, for PC Enthusiasts...

Memory:

8 GB:

Amazon.in: Buy Crucial CT8G4SFS824A 8GB DDR4-2400 PC4-19200 CL-17 SODIMM RAM Online at Low Prices in...

16 GB:

Amazon.in: Buy Crucial CT16G4SFD824A 16GB 2400MHz 260-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory (CT16G4SFD824A) Onlin...

[dev_spk]

I am planning to choose the Western Digital 500GB Blue SN5000 Nvme SSD.

For the RAM, could you please let me know if I would have to replace the existing 8GB RAM with16GB or is there an additional slot for another 8GB to stack upon.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

I was looking at the best price for performance.

IMHO WD and Crucial are probably better but they cost more.

If ₹₹₹ are no object then go with one of those.

Memory:

According to the parts list for your notebook, it came with 1 x 8 GB of memory, so you can either install an 8 GB chip or a 16 GB chip in the empty slot.

HP PartSurfer

16 + 8 will run in single channel mode and 2 x 8 will run in dual channel mode.

Memory has to be installed in matching capacities for dual channel.

So, installing 2 x 16 GB would be the best option but that's up to you.

The notebook should perform better with 2 x 8 GB of memory than it is now.

[dev_spk]

Thank you very much for your assistance!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.