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What kind of RAM should you get for your compaq presario c300?
Stoicdoom
This type of laptop is a Compaq Presario series. The series comes stock with 512 mb of RAM.
The memory bank has two slots for memory modules. The factory memory module takes up one slot and is removable for upgrading.
This series of laptops can hold a maximum of 2 Gigabytes of RAM.
These laptops use SODIMM laptop memory chips, and it does support dual channel functionality.
Most memory manufacturers have these models listed as supporting pc4200 RAM modules; however it is very likely that pc5300 modules also work without issues in these models - many RAM manufacturers now sell this speed of RAM for these machines, and claim it has been tested as compatible.
I suggest contacting either Compaq/HP, or the memory manufacturer to verify which speed (pc4200/pc5300) you need before the install if at all possible. In most cases, this shouldn't be an issue so long as both the modules you install are the same speed; but check first indeedy!
The cheapest, and most effective way to upgrade the memory in these laptops is to purchase (2x) 1 Gigabyte memory modules. Remove the 512 mb module which comes with the machine, and replace the new modules into both slots to acheive the maximum allowance of 2 Gigabytes usable RAM.
Keep in mind that the Operating System may not register the full 2 Gigabytes of RAM when you view the system specifications; however it will use as much of the 2 Gigabytes of RAM as possible during normal operation. This is common with newer OS/RAM combinations and should not be seen as a malfuction.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe maximum RAM capacity of Compaq Presario C300 laptop is 2GB DDR2 SDRAM. If you plan on maximizing it, you should use 2 pieces of 1GB DDR2 RAM.
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