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    HP 6730s Business Laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by happyhacker, Jun 9, 2009.

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    happyhacker Newbie

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    This has come with 2Gb memory (I assume in one slot). This a 32bit OS Vista business. I would like to increase ram. It says in the spec max 8Gb. Could I get 1 4Gb one for now for the extra slot to give 6Gb?

    I would want to upgrade further to 8Gb when the cost comes down. Memory is 800Mhz 200pin PC-6400 SO DIMM.
     
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    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    yes you can, assuming the other stick is 2GB. but your OS can only use ~3.2GB of ram. If you update to a 64Bit OS you can use all 6GB.
     
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    happyhacker Newbie

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    How do I check if this laptop can run 64bit OS? Is everything compatible?
     
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