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Subject: A545c Pavillion, what is the max memory I can add?

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Jason Burtman

Oct 28, 2009 06:17:23 GMT

I want to add at least 2 gig of ram to my system. The system specs from hp's site was 1 gig max., see here:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00088815&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

The motherboard specs say I can go to 2 gig, see here:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00069442&tmp_track_link=ot_recdoc/c00088815/en_us/c00069442/loc:1&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us#N872

Checking ram websites, they show I can do 2 gig, and go up to 3200 speed, since I have a 400mhz bus,

http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=B1450BFCA5CA7304

but the hp specs say 2700...

Any help would be appreciated

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Oct 28, 2009 17:16:36 GMT Unassigned

Jason, if Crucial suggests memory, it is guaranteed to work or they will replace it at no additional cost to you.

I believe, however, while the higher speed memory will work (backward compatible), you will not gain any benefit from it. HP makes proprietary changes to their boards and if the specs say PC2700 that is the max speed provided.

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Jason Burtman

Oct 28, 2009 17:49:45 GMT N/A: Question Author

Thanks! So I can go with 3200 and it will work, but I may not get the benefit from it... Does this have anything to do with the bios? For ex, if I have someone re-write it, could I go to 4 gig of ram, or am I locked in a 2 gig?

Gene F

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Oct 29, 2009 01:22:41 GMT Unassigned

Jason, here is a link at Crucial that I believe will explain it far better than I:

http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.aspx?qid=4003

Be sure to click on the embedded link titled 'Memory Speeds and Compatibility'.

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Oct 30, 2009 03:48:43 GMT Unassigned

Here is the www.crucial.com page for your machine. http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Pavilion%20a545c The max they say is 2 GB. 2GB with XP will make your applications load much faster than 512 MB It goes from click and wait to click and it happens. It will do more for the apparent machine speed than a processor upgrade.

Jason Burtman

Oct 30, 2009 19:06:44 GMT N/A: Question Author

Thanks. I have 1 gig in it now, and was thinking of going to 2 gig....

Jason Burtman

Nov 2, 2009 20:26:38 GMT N/A: Question Author

I went with this, 2, 1 gig sticks, made by PNY... Heck of a deal.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Memory+Master+-+2-Pack+1GB+PC3200+DDR+DIMM+Memory+Kit/9359892.p?id=1218090909818&skuId=9359892

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