BSFel Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I have a HP zv5260us, and I'm looking to upgrade my RAM (pc2700 DDR SoDIMM) to 1GB. I've looked around (w/ the good help of NewEgg), and I'm certain I'll purchase Corsair... I'm upgrading not for gaming (my notebook's only equipped w/ a GeForce 440), rather productivity and mainly overall system performance. I will either purchase XMS or System Select (from NewEgg)... but when I used the "find the right module," it only showed system select... Is XMS CMXSD512-2700LL compatible w/ my notebook? If it is, would it use more power than non-performance oriented RAM? Would it give off more heat? Will there be any issue with the heat spreader fitting in? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC_SAVAGE Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 If you simply want to increase your RAM to 1GB, I suggest you use the System Select memory. (especially since you're mixing it with an existing module). Proprietary systems are famous for lack of BIOS options. The XMS and VS RAM need tweaking sometimes. If you can't do this, then it's a hit or miss situation. The XMS module would'nt even work with the other stick. Two VS modules may work by themselves.(could'nt be mixed with your other RAM either). The System Select would be the best bet (and cheapest) IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyKid Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I've got to agree with CMC (ouch, it hurts :D: ) in that the system select is your best bet with a proprietary system. PLUR CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSFel Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 Eventhough HP specs say RAM can only be increased to 1.25GB (due to an inaccessible slot), I will take apart my laptop to get to that slot (easy thing to do). So I will replace both pieces of stock RAM, going w/ 2 x 512 sticks. Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted June 15, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted June 15, 2005 I think you may find that 256 Meg of memory is soldered to the MB and if that is the case I am sorry but this system will not support these modules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSFel Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 OK, I've spoken to a HP support guy, posted about it on some forums, and, no the 256 module under the keyboard is not soldered on, but, I'm not going to replace both modules (BestBuy tech is too scared to open up the laptop)... so I'm just going to replace 1 module w/ a 1GB stick, preferably this: CMSS1GB-333SOD 1GB DDR333 PC2700 SO-DIMM Will this be compatible and work in my laptop? (My laptop's a HP zv5260us, AMD 64 3200+, 512MB RAM (2 x 256MB), 80GB UATA/100 EIDE HDD, nVidia GeForce 4 440 Go) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted June 20, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted June 20, 2005 Yes that module should run great in the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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