HP OMEN 15-dc1005nc RAM upgrade specifications
HP OMEN 15-dc1005nc laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 32 GB RAM. Compatible memory operates at 2666 MHz frequency. Upgrade slots accommodate standard SO-DIMM form factor modules. Specifications enable memory expansion for enhanced multitasking and performance optimization on the 15-dc1005nc model.
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 | 15 March 2019 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel architecture requires matching memory module densities across both SO-DIMM slots to maximize memory controller bandwidth.
- The HP OMEN 15-dc1005nc motherboard chipset enforces a hardware cap at 32 GB regardless of higher capacity modules being physically compatible with the slots.
- Installing modules with frequencies exceeding 2666 MHz results in automatic downclocking to remain within the maximum supported bus speed of the system.
- Accessing the internal memory slots requires removal of the bottom chassis panel which may involve piercing factory seals depending on regional warranty policies.
- Synchronizing CAS latency between original and secondary modules is necessary to prevent system instability or boot failures during POST.
- Heat dissipation within the compact SODIMM area lacks dedicated active cooling making high voltage overclocks unsustainable during sustained workloads.
- Utilizing a single memory module instead of two populates only 1 memory channel causing a significant reduction in integrated data throughput.