Should I trust HP or Newegg's memory finder?

[zakkforchilli]

Computer in question: HP media center m7760n

HP says it supports exactly: DDR2 240-pin PC2-4200 4GBmax

Newegg (through the memory finder) gave me the same, but PC2-5300

Assuming I should trust HP, but I'm curious what everyone has to say on this...

 

[DarkSable]

This is what, a desktop? You should be okay to replace it with any normal ram out there.

That being said, I'd open the case and look at what's already in there - try to buy more of that.

 

[zakkforchilli]

So those speeds don't matter much? Or would I have to be strict that it's AT or under the speed specified.

It seems there's 4 RAM slots, when it says it supports only 4GB's. 2 of the slots are BLUE though never seen that before.

 

[ronintexas]

Either actually works. I have the same PC as an HTPC in my house. The issue - only 3.2GB RAM will be recognized due to a limitation on the motherboard.

Make sure you get a matched pair (1 kit containing 4 X 1GB sticks) - if not, you will have issues. I mixed RAM, and it had random blue screens until I replaced the RAM with one kit.

 

[zakkforchilli]

Either actually works. I have the same PC as an HTPC in my house. The issue - only 3.2GB RAM will be recognized due to a limitation on the motherboard.

Make sure you get a matched pair (1 kit containing 4 X 1GB sticks) - if not, you will have issues. I mixed RAM, and it had random blue screens until I replaced the RAM with one kit.

so there IS 4 slots huh

also wheres the cheapest spot? I found 2 2GB dimms for like 50 bucks that seems cheap

 

[ronintexas]

My CPU has 4 slots. And that is the model number I have....just don't mix the RAM...

 

[ronintexas]

Here is a photo:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0041YUTXY/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=541966&s=pc

 

[zakkforchilli]

Here is a photo:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0041YUTXY/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=541966&s=pc

up that is definitely it i recall seeing the ASUS chip.
thanks a lot guys

 

[zakkforchilli]

Best answer selected by zakkforchilli.

 

[ronintexas]

New Egg doesn't have a kit (4 X 1MB), but they do sell this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134210&cm_mmc=CNETFindMEMUS-_-20-134-210-_-na-_-na

You will need 4 of them. The 2GB sticks do not work....you can only use 1GB...

 

[zakkforchilli]

New Egg doesn't have a kit (4 X 1MB), but they do sell this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134210&cm_mmc=CNETFindMEMUS-_-20-134-210-_-na-_-na

You will need 4 of them. The 2GB sticks do not work....you can only use 1GB...

wow 21 bucks a piece thats insanity lol
I'm gonna check on memory america and a few others...

 

[zakkforchilli]

ALSO, HP.COM says it supports a SINGLE 4GB stick.. but i cant even find one

 

[zakkforchilli]

http://www.memoryamerica.com/1gb-memory-ram-upgrade-for-hp-pavilion-a1700n-a1620n-a1620y-a1624nb-a1730n-a1747c-ddr2-533-pc2-4200-.html this would work right

 

[ronintexas]

That will work - 4 of them will give you 3.2GB useable RAM.

 

[ronintexas]

I was only able to use 1GB sticks X 4 in mine - the 2GB/4GB sticks did not work.

 

[zakkforchilli]

Alrighty thanks for the helpful information, I'll stick with those 1GB sticks!!