HP ENVY 13-ba0008tx RAM upgrade specifications
The HP ENVY 13-ba0008tx features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with one SO-DIMM slot available for expansion. The laptop supports maximum RAM capacity of 16 GB, operating at 2666 MHz frequency. Compatible memory modules utilize the SO-DIMM form factor standard. Specifications indicate single-slot memory configuration, allowing users to upgrade existing RAM capacity within the stated maximum threshold. The DDR4-SDRAM memory type ensures compatibility with replacement or additional modules meeting these technical parameters.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2666 (PC4-21328) |
| Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 23 March 2020 |
Additional Notes
- The HP ENVY 13-ba0008tx contains a single memory slot, meaning only 1 module can be installed at any time. Upgrading requires complete replacement of existing memory rather than addition of a second module.
- DDR4-SDRAM at 2666 MHz operates below current-generation DDR4 standards, which commonly reach 3200 MHz or higher. This older frequency specification limits bandwidth capacity and indicates the system architecture predates recent processor generations.
- SO-DIMM form factor is standard for 13-inch ultraportables but physically differs from desktop DIMM modules. Mixing form factors is not possible; only SO-DIMM modules will fit the single slot.
- The 16 GB ceiling represents the upper limit supported by the motherboard controller, regardless of module capacity. Installing a 32 GB SO-DIMM will not function and may not be recognized by the BIOS.
- Replacement memory must match the 2666 MHz frequency specification. Higher-frequency modules will operate at reduced speeds through automatic downclocking, providing no performance benefit and potentially introducing stability risks if the SPD profile is not properly supported.
- Single-slot architecture creates a single point of failure for memory functionality. Unlike dual-slot systems where one module failure still permits operation, any memory module malfunction renders the system non-operational.
- Warranty considerations permit memory upgrades on most HP consumer models when performed by the end user, provided the correct SO-DIMM specifications are observed and no physical damage occurs during installation.