Add more ram in HP Laptop 15-bs0xx?

Question

Laptop Model-HP Laptop 15-bs0xx
Board: HP 832A 23.70
Processor: 2.30 gigahertz Intel Core i3-7020U
Architecture: 64 bit
OS: Windows 10 home
Slot1 = 4GB RAM (Speed- 2400 MHz, Form Factor- SODIMM
Slot2 = Empty

So what amount of ram should i add in slot 2 with what specifications?
Or can i change ram in both slots, if yes then what amount of ram should i add so that my processor and my laptop gives best performance without damage or excessive heat.

Answer 1

You can add more RAM into the 2nd slot. Replacing currently installed module is also possible.

Here's an excerpt from HP's maintenance manual for this laptop (p. 2-3):

Memory

Two non-customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots (Intel Core processors)

DDR4-2133 dual channel support (6th and 7th generation Intel Core processors)

DDR4-2400 dual channel support (5th and 8th generation Intel Core processors)

Supports up to 16 GB of system RAM in the following configurations:

• 16384-MB total system memory (8192×2)

• 12288-MB total system memory (8192×1) + (4096×1)

• 8192-MB total system memory (8192×1) or (4096×2)

• 6144-MB total system memory (4096×1) + (2048×1)

• 4096-MB total system memory (4096×1)

Modules faster than 2400 MHz are not officially supported. They may work, but they'll most likely underclock to 2400 MHz, so don't pay extra for them.

Faster modules will always underclock to max common supported speed. So for example if you have a 2133 MHz + 2400 MHz pair, both modules will run at 2133 MHz. So try to get a 2400 MHz module, otherwise the current one will run slower too.

Running two modules of the same capacity will give you additional performance gain, because dual channel will be utilized.

8+8 GB is the most powerful configuration that will work in this laptop.

4 GB is definitely not enough nowadays, but buying a new 8+8 kit probably doesn't make sense for this laptop. Adding additional 4 GB 2400 MHz module should give you a significant performance gain. For regular day-to-day use I wouldn't recommend more than 8 GB because you'll be limited by the CPU anyway.

Answer 2

Your laptop takes DDR4 RAM. So when purchasing, make sure you buy DDR4.

The maximum your laptop can take is 8GB in each slot, totaling 16GB.

Please see this link. It shows compatible RAM for your laptop make and model.

Answer 3

According to the manual, your laptop supports up to 16GB RAM so you can buy 2x8GB modules. But the manual is for multiple models so check if your model has DDR3L or DDR4 modules.