HP OMEN 15-dc0450nz RAM upgrade specifications

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The HP OMEN 15-dc0450nz laptop features two SO-DIMM memory slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM upgrade specifications. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total, with compatible memory operating at 2666 MHz frequency. Current specifications allow for RAM upgrades utilizing the SO-DIMM form factor slots available in the 15-series model. Memory upgrades maintain compatibility with the OMEN 15-dc0450nz platform standards.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency2666 MHz
Maximum RAM32 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-2666 (PC4-21328)
Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
Laptop Release date13 June 2018

Additional Notes

  • Dual channel mode is only achievable by populating both slots with identical capacity modules to maximize memory bus bandwidth.
  • The HP OMEN 15-dc0450nz motherboard architecture limits total addressable memory to 16 GB per slot.
  • Internal access for hardware maintenance requires the removal of the specific base panel screws which may be protected by factory seals in certain regions.
  • Installing modules with frequencies higher than 2666 MHz results in automatic downclocking to the system bus speed limit.
  • The SO-DIMM form factor necessitates 260-pin memory modules designed specifically for mobile chipsets.
  • Mixing modules of different speeds or latencies forces the system to operate at the specifications of the slowest installed component.
  • Standard voltage DDR4 modules are required as the motherboard does not support legacy DDR3L or incompatible DDR5 hardware.
  • Latency timings are managed by the BIOS and lack manual XMP profile adjustments commonly found in desktop environments.