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    HP dv6958se Ram upgrade compatibility

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by k_killa, Jan 23, 2011.

  1. k_killa

    k_killa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Original Specs: Product Specifications HP Pavilion dv6958se Entertainment Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

    core 2 duo t5750 2.0 Ghz
    3GB ram @ 667 Mhz
    Blu-ray player w/ hdmi
    Nvidia 8400M GS
    250GB hdd
    Purchased 2008 4th Quarter $1300 from Best Buy Canada

    upgrading to:
    core2 duo T8300 @2.4 Ghz($99.00, ebay) or T9300 @2.53 Ghz ($174.9,ebay)
    4GB @800 Mhz memory crucial CT2KIT25664AC800 ($91.99)

    The only problem is that im not sure if the memory is compatible with my laptop PM965 chipset
     
    k_killa, Jan 23, 2011
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  2. Panther214

    Panther214 Notebook Evangelist

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    RAM will work.. DDR2-800 RAM will automatically downclock to 667MHz.. Also i suggest you spend less on upgrading as seriously there won't be much difference and spending so much on an old notebook.. i suggest you get T8300... and get 4GB of RAM but get cheaper brand than crucial like Gskill because RAM is RAM.. no difference in between brands.

    Panther214
     
    Panther214, Jan 23, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Some PM965 will support 8 GB RAM, some will not. I know my Vostro 1500 PM965 does not but the 17" version of my notebook does. You might want to see if you can get answers in the HP subsection.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 23, 2011
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