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My laptop is so slow. I want to change the Ram from 8GB 664mHz to a 16 Gm 1600 mHz.In addition I want to update the processor i5-7200 to a better one. 

I need to know if I can upgrade my computer and please give me some recommendations. 

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The processor is an integral part of the motherboard and is not upgradable.

 

The notebook supports 2 x 8 GB of DDR4-2133 MHz memory.   DDR3L-1600 memory is no supported and won't fit in your notebook's memory slots.

 

You can install DDR4-2400 CL17, DDR4-2666 CL19 or DDR4-3200 CL22 memory and all those speeds will automatically bridge to 2133 MHz because that is as fast as your notebook's i5-7200U processor can run the memory at.

 

A recommended 8 GB memory chip:

 

Crucial 8GB DDR4-2400 SODIMM | CT8G4SFS824A | Crucial.com

 

Below is the link to the service manual:

 

HP 15 Laptop PC (Intel)HP 15g Laptop PCHP 15q Laptop PC Maintenance and Service Guide

 

Something else you may want to consider would be to:

 

1. Replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a much better performing 2.5" SATA solid state drive (SSD).

 

2. Your notebook has a M.2 slot that supports M.2 SATA SSD's.

 

You can install one of those and retain the 2.5" drive for storage and install the operating system and programs on the M.2 SATA SSD.

 

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