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Jim937   08-07-2009 at 07:11:45 AM

Hi,

I have a HP Compaq Presario V5000 laptop, with a AMD 3300+ CPU, it should be running @ 2.0GHz...it's currently @ 800MB then peaks to 1990MB. Does a laptop CPU change speeds while in Idle?

I would like to upgrade the RAM from 1/2GB to 2GB DDR PC3200...can I use DDR2 PC5200 since they are 1/2 the price...is this laptop memory backward compatible ?

I have no knowledge of a mobile system, I did build my own PC.

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Bronze Laptops badge frozenlead   08-07-2009 at 11:05:58 AM
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Yes, notebooks actively throttle clockspeeds to save power.

You can't use DDR2 memory in a DDR machine. I don't know how you built a PC not knowing that.

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------------------------------ Sager NP5793 | T8100 2.1GHz | 4GB DDR2-667 | 8800mGTX 512MB | 320GB 5400rpm | 1920x1200 17", 24" | Win 7 x64
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Jim937   08-07-2009 at 03:42:21 PM
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frozenlead wrote :

Yes, notebooks actively throttle clockspeeds to save power.

You can't use DDR2 memory in a DDR machine. I don't know how you built a PC not knowing that.


Hi, :hello:

I just built my 2nd computer because of the good folks here at THF :love: Both my gaming rigs booted the first time & have worked till this day [yes I was lucky,] btw, I have all 4 cores up and running on my AMD PII X2 550 :kaola:

You do not need to know ANYTHING about computers to Build one...you MUST know how to read the manuals that come with the Hardware and be able to Follow instructions & if your not sure of what to do next, just post the question here @ THF :love:

I thought as you do about DDR vs DDR2, However my research for more RAM took me to crucial to use their SCAN:

Quote :

http://www.crucial.com/store/listp [...] aq&cat=RAM

Guaranteed-compatible memory upgrades for your HP - Compaq Presario V5000T Series Laptop/Notebook.

Max it Out Recommendation

1GB, 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module
CT525082
Module Size: 1GB
Package: 200-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR2 PC2-5300
Specs: DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 128Meg x 64 •

--------------------------------------------------
Maximum Memory: 2048MB
Slots: 2 (2 banks of 1)
Standard Memory: 512MB removable
USB Support: 2.x Compliant

Q: Will my system recognize the maximum upgrade?

A: Possibly

How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found at http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.aspx?qid=4251.

Q: What memory goes into my computer, and will a faster speed be backward-compatible?

A: DDR2 memory with support for DDR2 PC2-5300 speeds.


The above Answer by crucial is way I posted the question here at THF...also it's not my laptop I'm trying to help my brother speed it up a bit.

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Bronze Laptops badge frozenlead   08-07-2009 at 08:03:26 PM
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That program's information is incorrect. It's physically impossible to insert a DDR2 module into a DDR slot. Period. Any motherboard manual would tell you that (or tell you something that would allow you to draw that conclusion).

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------------------------------ Sager NP5793 | T8100 2.1GHz | 4GB DDR2-667 | 8800mGTX 512MB | 320GB 5400rpm | 1920x1200 17", 24" | Win 7 x64
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Jim937   08-07-2009 at 08:55:29 PM
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Hi, :hello:

I have 2 Manuals for this Laptop, one is: Notebook PC User Guide the other:

Maintenance and Service Guide Compaq Presario V5000 Notebook PC this is making me Nuts :pt1cable:

Quote :

Service Guide Compaq Presario V5000 Notebook PG# 63

Table 3-1
Spare Parts: Computer Major Components (Continued)

2.1: Memory modules, 1-DIMM
PC2-5300
1024 MB 409060-001
512 MB 409059-001
256 MB 409058-001

PC2-4200
1024 MB 407767-001
512 MB 407766-001
256 MB 407765-001

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Jim937   08-07-2009 at 10:55:58 PM
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Hi, :hello:

CPU-Z screen shots:

CPU-Z Memory:
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww279/Jim937/CPU-ZMemory.jpg
CPU-Z SPD
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww279/Jim937/CPU-ZSPD.jpg

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Jim937   08-08-2009 at 12:24:21 AM
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Hi, :hello:

HP-Compaq makes research very difficult, I will explain. The label on the back of the laptop has these:

Product Name: Presario V5000
Model Name: V5101 US

I tried V5101US @ Crucial & they gave me this for Memory:

Quote :

http://www.crucial.com/store/listp [...] %20V5101US

Guaranteed-compatible memory upgrades for your HP - Compaq Presario V5101US Laptop/Notebook.

Maximum Memory: 2048MB
Slots: 2 (2 banks of 1)
Standard Memory: 256 or 512MB removable
USB Support: 2.x Compliant

Q: Will my system recognize the maximum upgrade?

A: Possibly

How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found at http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.aspx?qid=4251.


Q: What memory goes into my computer, and will a faster speed be backward-compatible?

A: DDR memory with support for DDR PC3200 speeds.

Because DDR memory is backward-compatible, you can safely upgrade your system with any of the guaranteed-compatible DDR speeds listed below, even if your manual calls for PC1600 or PC2100 speeds.

NOTE: DDR & DDR2 Both fit in my Laptop:
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww279/Jim937/Crucial.jpg


Message edited by Jim937 on 08-08-2009 at 01:06:40 AM
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Jim937   08-08-2009 at 01:05:05 AM
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frozenlead wrote :

That program's information is incorrect. It's physically impossible to insert a DDR2 module into a DDR slot. Period. Any motherboard manual would tell you that (or tell you something that would allow you to draw that conclusion).


Hi, :hello:

You were correct...Thank you for all your help !!!

I ordered: Two, Crucial 1GB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Laptop Memory Model CT12864X40B - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145096

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