Laptop ram ddr2 vs ddr3

[Xclusiveitalian]

I have a HP dv7-1285dx(Windows 7 64bit) laptop that has 6 gb ddr2 ram in it installed factory. I was considering getting maybe ddr3 (2)4GBs sticks to put in. I mostly use my laptop for video watching(twice, youtube) and ofcourse games.

Is it worth the upgrade?

Why all of a sudden does ram seem to be so expensive?

Any help/advice is appreciated.

 

[Cobalt006]

If you want upgrade your memory. You will have to stay with DDR2.. Your laptop will not support DDR3.

 

[Xclusiveitalian]

Damn really, that's disappointing. Would there be a benefit to going with 8 GB ddr2? Currently, I have a 4gb and 2gb ddr2 sticks in there.

 

[Cobalt006]

Yes, Not a extreme amount. But you would notice . Make sure if you do. To stay with the same type memory. Hp computers can sometimes be fussy,. You may want to go to http://www.crucial.com and run a scan on your laptop. To make sure it will support 8 gigs. Plus to know the exact memory. You will need.

 

[Tmagic650]

This laptop will support 8GB of DDR2 memory. Make sure you get the same speed as the original modules though, and install 2-4GB modules, not 1-8GB module

 

[St1ckM4n]

I personally wouldn't waste the money. 6GB is plenty if you're still using a laptop with DDR2 RAM slots.

 

[Tmagic650]

6GB by 1-4GB module and a 2GB module. It may benefit from replacing the 2GB module with a 4GB module to enable dual channel mode