HP OMEN 15-dc0036ur RAM upgrade specifications
HP OMEN 15-dc0036ur laptop RAM upgrade specifications include DDR4-SDRAM memory with maximum capacity of 32 GB. The system features 2x SO-DIMM slots for memory expansion. Compatible upgrades support DDR4-SDRAM operating at 2666 MHz frequency. Memory modules use SO-DIMM form factor for this portable gaming system. Each slot accommodates up to 16 GB modules for maximum RAM configuration.
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 | 05 July 2018 |
Additional Notes
- The 2x SO-DIMM slot configuration requires matched pairs for dual-channel operation; single-module installations will run in single-channel mode and reduce memory bandwidth by approximately 50%.
- DDR4-2666 MHz represents the validated maximum frequency for this platform; modules rated above 2666 MHz will operate at reduced speeds and may require manual BIOS adjustment to function, creating compatibility risk.
- The 32 GB ceiling means a single 32 GB module cannot be installed as a sole upgrade; reaching maximum capacity requires 2x 16 GB modules, not 1x 32 GB.
- SO-DIMM form factor indicates a mobile/laptop design with severely limited internal space; this restricts heat dissipation around RAM slots and may affect stability if high-performance modules with heat spreaders are used.
- The frequency specification gap between DDR4-2666 and modern DDR4-3200 stock modules creates a choice between accepting performance loss or risk introducing untested configurations outside HP's validation scope.
- Upgrading from factory configuration to 32 GB requires complete replacement of existing modules; partial upgrades (adding one module to existing RAM) depend on the original installed capacity and may not achieve 32 GB total if asymmetric configurations are used.