Can you upgrade the ram? If so, to what?
1191733
Not an option on the standard 4G. Storage is 128G on board. I've doubled that with another 128G microSD card. You may see if you can order a custom one directly with HP.
32777
It comes with 8 GB of RAM. Not sure if you can upgrade it but for me 8 was enough. I hope that helps.
1005297
You can actually upgrade to 12GB with an additional 8GB module, I have done it. works fine.
360657
Yes, Ram can be upgraded to 4GB via standard SODIMM modules. 8GB is a possibility but needs to be confirmed but not much point going to 8gb at this stage.
1893785
Yes. You can switch the 2 gb for a 4gb if you want to improve performance. The computer will not recognize any more than that though.
1471697
Personally, for what I got this for, 4GB is way more than enough (it's not a gaming PC, though it can handle games on low-to-medium graphic settings). Apparently though, the RAM is soldered onboard. So while I'm not sure whether the motherboard can handle upgrades, it's probably quite a job if it's possible.
984527
Yes it can. I upgraded with a stick of Kingston DDR3 for a total system memory of 8 gigs.
2067072
Shouldn't be a problem, just purchase another 8gb stick. Also agree with the other answer an ssd is a much better way to upgrade this notebook. I talk about this in my review. About the other answer though, he/she indicates two ram slots are in use. At least in mine it came with one 8gb stick instead of two 4gb sticks.
351436
Melder you might want to prepare as there is now a review on cnet.com where the reviewer states his unit comes with 1GB welded on and no way to update it to 2gb. Please post your findings when you get your unit and I hope the RAM is upgradeable!
1933814
Specs don't say RAM is expandable. You have to go much further up the product line for upgradeable RAM.
120746
You can upgrade past 8gb. I currently have 12gb installed. My guess is 16gb is the maximum with 8gb per slot.
950535
I have done both plus upgraded the ram. Just remember u void the warranty if you do
2076600
You can install a maximum of 16GB RAM memory. The mother board has 2 slots.
855110
If you buy a external RAM card or go here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/259184 you probably can. 8gb is the max for gaming anyways, so don't really seems you need more (at least if you are going to use this PC for gaming).
112429
Heather is correct - but almost always RAM has a standard. You have to buy the correct type, but it is not proprietary. To fully upgrade this computer's RAM, buy this: Corsair 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 MHz (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory (CMV4GX3M1A1333C9)
1219329
There are 2 open memory slots under the access cover. I was able to upgrade it to 32GB of RAM with no trouble at all.
2196702
The ram can be updated to 4GB but only if you take it to a service center as the ram is soldered onto the motherboard