HP OMEN 15-dc1101ng RAM upgrade specifications
The HP OMEN 15-dc1101ng features DDR4-SDRAM memory with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 32 GB RAM. Memory upgrade specifications include 2666 MHz frequency compatibility. The laptop supports SO-DIMM form factor modules. Compatible memory configurations range from single-module to dual-module installations, with maximum compatible RAM reaching 32 GB total capacity. Upgrade slots accommodate standard DDR4 memory modules meeting specifications for the OMEN 15 series.
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 | 20 March 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The HP OMEN 15-dc1101ng supports only 2 SO-DIMM slots, meaning maximum capacity is constrained to 32 GB total regardless of individual module size. Upgrading beyond the factory configuration requires replacing existing modules rather than adding to them.
- DDR4-2666 MHz specification indicates the system will downclock faster DDR4 modules to 2666 MHz. Installing 3000 MHz or 3200 MHz RAM will not deliver speed benefits and may create stability issues if BIOS settings cannot enforce proper timing parameters for the higher-rated modules.
- SO-DIMM form factor limits module availability to laptop-specific products. Desktop DDR4 UDIMM modules cannot be physically installed, restricting the upgrade market to higher-priced SO-DIMM variants.
- Memory bandwidth ceiling is approximately 21 GB/s with DDR4-2666, creating a potential bottleneck for sustained GPU workloads common in OMEN gaming laptops. Upgrading to 32 GB does not increase bandwidth; it only provides additional capacity for multitasking.
- Factory memory configuration likely uses single-channel or asymmetrical dual-channel setup. Upgrading to matched 16 GB modules (2x16 GB) will enable full dual-channel operation, improving latency-sensitive tasks independent of total capacity gains.
- BIOS firmware updates may introduce memory profile compatibility changes. Warranty-safe upgrades should use DDR4-2666 SO-DIMM modules rated for the same voltage (typically 1.2V) to avoid requiring BIOS modifications that could affect system stability.