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    HP nc8430 RAM question.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MRoss_08, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. MRoss_08

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    Hi people, just a quick question.

    I have an HP nc8430 w/ a T7200 cpu and a 512MB RAM (single DIMM, DDR2 667MHz). I've got a spare 1GB DDR2 800MHz stick (PC2-6400?) and I'm unsure about installing it.

    I just want to know,
    a) if the fact that it's of a different brand (samsung vs apacer) should cause problems
    b) whether a .5/1 gig combo (1.5GB total) is a bad idea
    c) and VERY importantly, whether the mobo supports this thing (the HP site listing possible options doesn't list 800MHz ones, got confused)

    So yeah, three questions :) I've read some bad stuff about mixing different types (or even brands!) of RAM and I really don't want to damage the laptop in any way. Seeking some advice. Thanks in advance.
     
    MRoss_08, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    A) It won't matter.
    B) That is fine as well.
    C) It supports DDR2. Any RAM designed for 800MHz or greater will downclock to 667MHz.
     
    Greg, Jul 21, 2008
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  3. MRoss_08

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    Hey, that was quick! Glad to know. Thanks :)

    (Just got confused with some people saying some really horrible stuff about this.)
     
    MRoss_08, Jul 21, 2008
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Let me know if you need anything else. I used to own the nc8430.
     
    Greg, Jul 23, 2008
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