RAM for a pre-built HP

elmstreetnasty · Aug 1, 2016

I have an HP Pavilion 500-164 and I'm looking to upgrade the RAM. The problem is that I've heard I can only install DDR3 1600 or 1866 and the CAS latency has to be 11, but the HP website just says 1600 or 1866 without mentioning the latency. My PC currently has the RAM it came with which is a single 8GB stick running at 1600 with a latency of 11, but I'd like to upgrade to a 2x4 or possibly a 4x4 kit. Is it possible to run RAM with a lower latency, or does it have to be 11 (or higher)? I emailed G.Skill over a week ago (since that's the brand I planned on going with), but they haven't replied. Can you guys help me out here?

Ironsounds · Aug 1, 2016

Hello... Typically they use Samsung, Kingston or Micron memory... can you post a IMG of your single stick label for us?

elmstreetnasty · Aug 1, 2016

Ironsounds :

I could, but I'm not sure what difference that would make. The RAM is SK Hynix, but I'm looking to replace it, not add to it. I'm just wondering if the replacement needs to have a latency or 11 or if I can go lower.

Ironsounds · Aug 1, 2016

Hello... DDR3 modules are just a physical spec'd device... that will fit in a DDR3 slot. But... what chips/circuits that get Mounted on the DDR3 module and the communications/memory controllers can vary on MB's and CPU's.

elmstreetnasty · Aug 1, 2016

Ironsounds :

Yeah thanks for that useless info, buddy. You've been a big help.

robert600 · Aug 1, 2016

I can't directly answer about the allowable latency. One thing you might try though - I was looking to upgrade Ram a while back and a lot of the sites I found that sold it simply required me to input the make and model of the computer. It would then display a list of suitable Ram stick options to buy.
So .... you could go to a few sites like that - have a look at the sticks they recommend and see what the range of latencies is.

elmstreetnasty · Aug 2, 2016

robert600 :

Thanks! The G.Skill site has exactly what you're talking about.

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