maximum memory for HP Pavilion dv7z-1000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC

[soxenme]

Would like to know the maximum amount of memory that i can put in this older notebook.  i think its only 4gb but during my searching all over i thought it was mentioned that it could be 8gb...??....

thank you in advance for clearing this up for me.

[banhien]

Hi,

4th manual on the following link will tell you all

    http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-dv7-Entertainment-Notebook-PC-series/3744231/model/3...

It says

Supports up to 4096 MB system memory
● 4096-MB total system memory (2048 MB × 2, dual-channel)
● 3072-MB total system memory (2048 MB × 1 + 1024 × 1)
● 2048-MB total system memory (1024 MB × 2, dual-channel)
● 2048-MB total system memory (2048 MB × 1)
● 1024-MB total system memory (512 MB × 2, dual-channel)
● 1024-MB total system

Regards.

[Huffer]

It is 8 gigs but its DDR2 which is gonna cost well over $100US for a pair of 4 gig modules. 

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-2x4GB-DDR2-Laptop-Memory/dp/B001V738V4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484265...

The laptop is probably not worth that much and the improvement over 4 gigs will not be very noticeable. 

[soxenme]

ok still confused.....two replies with two different answers - please clarify.  

and again thanks in advance. 

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Specs say 4 gigs max but from experience we know 8 gigs will work. I had one in that model series back in 2009 and it ran 8 gigs. Kind of a moot point since 8 gigs now costs too much to be a viable option. So 4 gigs of DDR2 is the maximum memory, as a practical matter. 

[soxenme]

ok thank you for clearing that up.  'she' still runs like a charm but you are probably right about the cost for the additional ram.  appreciate your advise!