Upgrading RAM HP250 G6 3168NGW

[Jamesvdv]

Im looking to upgrade my RAM, I know its DDR4 2133mhz 4gig. 1st question is are there 2 slots on the laptop and also is it best to get 1 8gig stick maybe 2400mhz or just buy an additional 2133mhz 4gig stick, would i notice the difference? Also this is my 1st laptop so unsure of what exact RAM to get so any info would be appreciated. 

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

The number of slots depends on what processor your notebook has.

If it has an Intel core processor, then there are two memory slots and each slot can take a max of 8 GB for a total of 16 GB.

If it has a Pentium or Celeron processor, there is only one memory slot, and you would have to replace the 4 GB chip with an 8 GB chip.

Below is the link to the service manual.  Chapter 1 has the memory upgrade info.

HP 250 G6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide

I would buy a 8 GB DDR4-2400 memory module.  It will be a lot easier to find than a 2133 MHz memory module and it will automatically bridge to 2133 MHz to match the speed of the processor.

[Jamesvdv]

thanks for the response, much appreciated. The CPU is i5 7200u

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Then you can go with a max of 2 x 8 GB.

I recommend you get an 8 GB crucial DDR4-2400 memory chip...first one listed.

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[Jamesvdv]

Thanks for you help, one last question I looked at the manual and is 2400 the max I can put in, or can I go up to 2666 or 3200? 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

No matter what speed memory you install beyond DDR4-2133 MHz, it is all going to run at 2133 MHz.

Since DDR4-2400 is the closest speed memory to 2133 MHz, that is why the DDR4-2400 memory is what I recommended you buy earlier today.

However, if you plan on using the memory in the future in a notebook that can support faster speed DDR4 memory, you may as well go with the DDR4-3200 memory.

[Jamesvdv]

Okay so if I have this right the laptop only supports speed up to 2133, even if I took the RAM I have at the moment and put all new ones in. As I say 1st laptop I've ever owned so sorry for all the questions. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

That's correct.

Your notebook's processor can only run the memory at a max speed of 2133 MHz.