ram upgrade

[orhandd]

Hello, I have a Pavillion 15p 125Nr series notebook. It has Samsung  4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz CL11 memory. Can I use it as 12 GB by adding another 8 GB memory? What is the maximum memory supported by my device? In my research, my device is max. I found that it supports 1333 mhz. But it has 1600 mhz memory from the factory. What is the maximum RAM supported by my device? Can I use 1600 mhz memory?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Your notebook's AMD Quad-Core A10-5745M processor can only run the memory at a max speed of 1333 MHz.

You can install up to 2 x 8 GB of DDR3L-1600 memory in your notebook.

Chapter 1 of the service manual is incorrect with regard to the maximum memory you can install.

c04427554.pdf (hp.com)

The Crucial memory report also indicates the max memory is 2 x 8 GB.

HP - Compaq Pavilion 15-p125nr | Memory RAM & SSD Upgrades | Crucial.com

[orhandd]

Thank you very much for your help. Can I use 12 GB by adding an 8 GB 1600 MHz memory along with the 4 GB memory in my laptop? My device supports 1333 MHz. If I insert 1600 MHz, there is no problem, but I can use it as 1333 max. I hope I understood correctly. Thanks again.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Yes, 4 GB + 8 GB will work just fine.

Make sure you get DDR3L-1600 (1.35V) memory, not DDR3, which is 1.5V memory.

[orhandd]

Thank you very much for your good news and help. I have now learned that I can use 8gb, DDR3L, 1600 MHZ, 1.35v memory without any problems. I am grateful for sharing your information in an understandable way.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.