What is max. RAM limit for HP Pavilion dv6 with AMD 1.70Hz quad processor?

[ROMACIO]

Dear supporters,

I have an older laptop that was working fine with older versions of Win, but with Win 10 it is very slow, so I would like to increase the RAM memory, but I am not certain.

See below the main details and my questions.

Model: HP PAVILION DV6 Laptop

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-Bit)

Processor: AMD A6-3430mx APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics, 1.70GHz

Ram SLOT1- 2GB 2Rx8 PC3-10600S (8 chips on each side, KINGSTON)

RAM SLOT 2- 2GB 2Rx8 PC3-8500S-710-F1 (8 chips on each side,  unknown manufacturer,)

1. What is the maximum RAM limit, and of what frequency?

2. Should I consider any specific combination?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Chapter 1, page 5 of the service manual indicates the max memory is 2 x 4 GB of DDR3-1333 MHz.

c02842252.pdf (hp.com)

I would try and match up the memory specs 4 GB DDR3-10600 (1333 Mhz), 2R x 8.

8 little black memory chips on each side of the circuit board.

I don't recommend using DDR3L-1600 memory because it may not bridge to 1066 MHz, and 1333 MHz memory will.

[ROMACIO]

Thank you very much Paul, for your prompt reply and suggestion.

i will try out and let you know.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[ROMACIO]

Hi Paul,

Hope all goes well for you and the team.

I finally managed to get 2 x 4GB DDR3 Kingston RAM (2Rx8 PC3-10600S-9-10-F20), and installed them already.

I am NOT impressed how the Laptop performs now :p, but is definitely better than before.

What is though an inconvenient, is that every time I switch ON the laptop, after Windows is booting and I start doing stuff, it freezes and recovers in some tenths of seconds.

Would you recommend any other check how I can find out why is freezes? I mean, even before, with the total of 4GB RAM, was really slow but never freeze under this scenario.

Thank you for your continuous support.

Best regards,

ROMACIO

[ROMACIO]

Hi Paul,

Thanks again for your support.

I managed to install as you recommended (instead of 2 x 2GB), 2 identical RAM cards x 4GB KINGSTON 2Rx8 PC3-10600S-9-10-F20.

All is in general "moving" faster, however after Windows is booting and I start working on the laptop, every time the laptop freezes for some tenth of seconds. After it recovers and I can continue using it under normal conditions.

Would you have any opinion about that?

Just for the sake of clarity:

- HP DV6 Pavilion laptop with 2 x 2GB RAM - runs really slow

- after installation of 2 x 4GB - it runs faster, but freezes shortly after Windows has booted.

Looking forward for your thoughts.

Best regards and thank you in advance.