HP OMEN 15-dc0003la RAM upgrade specifications
The HP OMEN 15-dc0003la laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory with two SO-DIMM slots for RAM upgrades. Maximum memory capacity reaches 32 GB total, supporting DDR4 modules operating at 2666 MHz frequency. The upgrade specifications indicate SO-DIMM form factor compatibility, enabling users to expand system memory from factory configurations. These memory upgrade slots accommodate standard DDR4-SDRAM modules, providing flexibility for performance enhancement on the HP OMEN 15 series gaming laptop.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 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 | 30 May 2018 |
Additional Notes
- The HP OMEN 15-dc0003la accommodates memory modules only in SO-DIMM form factor, which is the laptop-specific variant incompatible with standard desktop DIMM slots and modules.
- Dual SO-DIMM architecture permits symmetric dual-channel configuration, optimizing memory bandwidth throughput when both slots are populated with identical modules.
- The 32 GB ceiling represents a hard constraint imposed by the memory controller and BIOS implementation; modules exceeding this total capacity will not initialize or will be truncated to the maximum supported capacity.
- DDR4-2666 MHz specification indicates memory access latency tuned for the processor generation in this model; upgrading to higher-frequency DDR4 variants (3000 MHz, 3200 MHz) may function but will downclock to 2666 MHz due to controller incompatibility, negating performance gains.
- Single-slot population forces the system into single-channel mode, reducing effective bandwidth by approximately 50 percent compared to dual-channel operation; memory-intensive applications encounter proportional performance degradation regardless of total capacity installed.
- Warranty considerations: SO-DIMM replacement typically remains within user-serviceable parameters for this model series; however, verification against the maintenance manual is required before installation to confirm non-invasive access to memory slots.