Is Memory Upgradeable? A bit confused. The tech specs imply it's not possible to upgrade from 1GB memory. But a reviewer (D. Smith from Honolulu) stated that it is possible. That part of his review is below. Has anybody actually performed this upgrade?--------------------------------------------(Per D. Smith, April 13, 2009): As far as the memory goes, it is a standard desktop 240pin, 800MHz/667MHz DDR2 module (Single Slot) which can be upgraded to 2GB if you were so inclined to do so. (NOTE: To get to the RAM you have to remove the side panel of the case -2 screws-, the front bezel of the system -2 clips-, to dismount the DVD drive -2 screws-, in order to gain access to the single RAM slot on the motherboard which is populated with the default 1GB module.) Is Memory Upgradeable? A bit confused. The tech specs imply it's not possible to upgrade from 1GB memory. But a reviewer (D. Smith from Honolulu) stated that it is possible. That part of his... » Read More Is Memory Upgradeable? A bit confused. The tech specs imply it's not possible to upgrade from 1GB memory. But a reviewer (D. Smith from Honolulu) stated that it is possible. That part of his review is below. Has anybody actually performed this upgrade?--------------------------------------------(Per D. Smith, April 13, 2009): As far as the memory goes, it is a standard desktop 240pin, 800MHz/667MHz DDR2 module (Single Slot) which can be upgraded to 2GB if you were so inclined to do so. (NOTE: To get to the RAM you have to remove the side panel of the case -2 screws-, the front bezel of the system -2 clips-, to dismount the DVD drive -2 screws-, in order to gain access to the single RAM slot on the motherboard which is populated with the default 1GB module.) « Show Less
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RAM can be upgraded in this PC. Check out nice video on HP.com for how to replace memory. It perfectly make sense to double your RAM if you need to keep multiple applications running.Though this PC is not designed for major upgrades, like one could do with elephant size desktops, you can make changes to certain parts such as RAM, hard drive, PCI-e cards, etc.
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If you are interested in upgrading the RAM (always a good idea), why are you even considering this PC? In terms of it's upgrade potential, this PC is a white elephant.
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Not sure if the seller can upgrade it for you but you could upgrade it yourself. The standard 4GB occupies one memory slot. The second memory slot is open so you can easily add another 4GB module for 8GB total.
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Unfortunately no. Your motherboard is rated at a maximum of only 2GB. You could try, but chances are your computer will not start or you'll be wasting 2 out of 4GB of memory. You CAN upgrade from the 1GB to 2GB that everyone has been doing, though, but be warned: The process on your particular model is a rather tricky one. It involves removing the back panel, your keyboard, and screws on the bottom and underneath the keyboard. You can find tutorials on how to do it, but I just want you to be fore-warned.
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I'm not sure, but I can tell you when upgrading RAM you need to make sure of 3 things: 1. Type (this determines the pin configuration of the gold connectors on the bottom). 2. Speed (faster speeds in a system using a slower chipset will *usually* scale down, but slower speeds in a system using a faster chipset will slow the entire system down). 3. Amount (1 gigabyte up to 16 or more, as each hardware and each operating system has it's own minimum and maximum amount of RAM it can use). You can usually find the answers to all of these by going to your manufacturer's website and looking up your particular machine.
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Will it work? Yes. Perfectly fine? No. Why will it work? Because of Asrock's page for that motherboard which says Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz CPUs Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1333(OC) . Now for the not so perfect. First lets cover OC. I don't know your level of experience so I I have to cover the basics too. OC stands for over-clock. The overclock of those memory modules is done in your BIOS(setup) when you first turn on the computer . You can navigate there with Delete(usually) or F2. They will otherwise run @ 1066MHz because the Amazon page says F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL. It's a simple variable change in your BIOS. Nothing challenging. Will you get the full 8GB? Absolutely not. A 32bit Win 7 can handle a maximum of about 3.5GB but when I used these babies in my beast of a computer, BEFORE I upgraded to a 64bit OS my computer could only utilize 2GB. Your experience will vary, 8GB for for almost $80??? I spent under $60. You can upgrade to a more modern 64bit OS and the computer will automatically use the rest of the ram but you may need to adjust your memory speeds again after you upgrade or install to a more appropriate version. There are only 2 DIMM slots so no worries with installation issues.
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Hello, you can see what Crucial GB Memory Chips will both fit your computer, and how much Memory it can expand to at this URL:http://www.crucial.com/Run the "System Scanner Tool", and then choose what it is exactly you want to Upgrade to, depending on price and capacity. You can then purchase these parts from Crucials Website Directly, or look for a better price on Amazon, just make sure they are in fact the same Modules, (PARTS) from either site.
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Grrr... I bought the MSI Wind U120-020 US with the extra 1 G RAM - because the site said "upgradeable to 2 G". I just finished opening it up and in the process voiding my warrantee only to find NO RAM SLOT. So I came back here to look for more technical info and here is this thread. There is definitely NO RAM SLOT AVAILABLE so keep that in mind when buying.
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I believe there are only two slots for ram memory sticks and both are being used by the existing 2 gig of ram each. To get it up to 8 gigs you may need to remove both memory sticks and install 2 new ones of 4 gig each. Basically you are throwing away the existing ram to upgrade to full 8 gigs. As for me, since I only use it as a multimedia server for my bedroom the 4 gigs is very adequate. Good luck.
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You can upgrade past 8gb. I currently have 12gb installed. My guess is 16gb is the maximum with 8gb per slot.
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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.
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No. The memory is fixed on the motherboard and is not something that you can upgrade. 4GB RAM is all that it has and will ever have.
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Hello, This is what I found.... System Memory (RAM) Expandable To Nonexpandable Maximum amount of memory a computer can support (as opposed to the amount that comes preinstalled).
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Go to crucial.com, log in and have them scan your computer for memory availablility for your system and recommended upgrade to meet your needs. Note it is recommended that all memory sticks added to a system should be the same type and manf. Once you get that infomation with the Crucial product number you can shop for the number of compatable memory sticks you need to attain 2,4,6,8 Meg of memory you want or will fit your system. Remember to keep them the same type (size) and make. You now can shop to find the best deal. Watch for shipping and return charges. Personnaly I Have never had a crucial memory stick failure also have used their SS-hard drives. Go to crucial.com, log in and have them scan your computer for memory availablility for your system and recommended upgrade to meet your needs. Note it is recommended that all memory sticks added to a system should be the same type and manf. Once you get that infomation with the Crucial product number you can shop for the number of compatable memory sticks you need to attain 2,4,6,8 Meg of memory you want or will fit your system. Remember to keep them the same type (size) and make. You now can shop to find the best deal. Watch for shipping and return charges. Personnaly I Have never had a... » Read More Go to crucial.com, log in and have them scan your computer for memory availablility for your system and recommended upgrade to meet your needs. Note it is recommended that all memory sticks added to a system should be the same type and manf. Once you get that infomation with the Crucial product number you can shop for the number of compatable memory sticks you need to attain 2,4,6,8 Meg of memory you want or will fit your system. Remember to keep them the same type (size) and make. You now can shop to find the best deal. Watch for shipping and return charges. Personnaly I Have never had a crucial memory stick failure also have used their SS-hard drives. « Show Less
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I kept a pdf of the original ad stating 2gb max. and would notify them you were misled that it was upgradeable. False advertising and marketing with most retail sites also had the memory chip being offered as a bundle for extra dough and usually advertised on same page.I had pre-ordered the u120 but after found out no memory upgrades possible, canceled before it shipped. I went with the u100-641(black) sata for future upgrading hd. Upgraded memory to 2gb and purchased a 9cell battery from hongkong, still came out cheaper than the 6cell wind.
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I don't think they've officially said one way or the other yet. I strongly suspect it'll be possible, because it seems like there are 2 RAM slots available and you should be able to pop in a second 2GB stick if you really want, but you'll probably have to wait until these are officially released to find out how easy or difficult that'll be in practice.
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No. Go to asus web. I found it only have 2memory slots. Max memory is 16 gb. I was ready to order but I am looking for a better mobo for this price, also I can expand memory in future.
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RAM on this unit is soldered to the motherboard. No user upgrade possible. But you could upgrade the drive (SSD).