Presario V5000...CPU & MEM Question

[Jim937]

Hi,

I have a HP Compaq Presario V5000 laptop, with a AMD 3300+ CPU, it should be running @ 2.0GHz...it's currently @ 800MB then peaks to 1990MB. Does a laptop CPU change speeds while in Idle?

I would like to upgrade the RAM from 1/2GB to 2GB DDR PC3200...can I use DDR2 PC5200 since they are 1/2 the price...is this laptop memory backward compatible ?

I have no knowledge of a mobile system, I did build my own PC.

 

[frozenlead]

Yes, notebooks actively throttle clockspeeds to save power.

You can't use DDR2 memory in a DDR machine. I don't know how you built a PC not knowing that.

 

[Jim937]

Yes, notebooks actively throttle clockspeeds to save power.

You can't use DDR2 memory in a DDR machine. I don't know how you built a PC not knowing that.

Hi,

I just built my 2nd computer because of the good folks here at THF Both my gaming rigs booted the first time & have worked till this day [yes I was lucky,] btw, I have all 4 cores up and running on my AMD PII X2 550

You do not need to know ANYTHING about computers to Build one...you MUST know how to read the manuals that come with the Hardware and be able to Follow instructions & if your not sure of what to do next, just post the question here @ THF

I thought as you do about DDR vs DDR2, However my research for more RAM took me to crucial to use their SCAN:

http/www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Presario%20V5000T%20Series&pl=HP%20-%20Compaq&cat=RAM

Guaranteed-compatible memory upgrades for your HP - Compaq Presario V5000T Series Laptop/Notebook.

Max it Out Recommendation

1GB, 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module
CT525082
Module Size: 1GB
Package: 200-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR2 PC2-5300
Specs: DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 128Meg x 64 •

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Maximum Memory: 2048MB
Slots: 2 (2 banks of 1)
Standard Memory: 512MB removable
USB Support: 2.x Compliant

Q: Will my system recognize the maximum upgrade?

A: Possibly

How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found at http/www.crucial.com/kb/answer.aspx?qid=4251.

Q: What memory goes into my computer, and will a faster speed be backward-compatible?

A: DDR2 memory with support for DDR2 PC2-5300 speeds.

The above Answer by crucial is way I posted the question here at THF...also it's not my laptop I'm trying to help my brother speed it up a bit.

 

[frozenlead]

That program's information is incorrect. It's physically impossible to insert a DDR2 module into a DDR slot. Period. Any motherboard manual would tell you that (or tell you something that would allow you to draw that conclusion).

 

[Jim937]

Hi,

I have 2 Manuals for this Laptop, one is: Notebook PC User Guide the other:

Maintenance and Service Guide Compaq Presario V5000 Notebook PC this is making me Nuts

Service Guide Compaq Presario V5000 Notebook PG# 63

Table 3-1
Spare Parts: Computer Major Components (Continued)

2.1: Memory modules, 1-DIMM
PC2-5300
1024 MB 409060-001
512 MB 409059-001
256 MB 409058-001

PC2-4200
1024 MB 407767-001
512 MB 407766-001
256 MB 407765-001

 

[Jim937]

Hi,

CPU-Z screen shots:

CPU-Z Memory:

CPU-Z SPD

 

[Jim937]

Hi,

HP-Compaq makes research very difficult, I will explain. The label on the back of the laptop has these:

Product Name: Presario V5000
Model Name: V5101 US

I tried V5101US @ Crucial & they gave me this for Memory:

http/www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Presario%20V5101US

Guaranteed-compatible memory upgrades for your HP - Compaq Presario V5101US Laptop/Notebook.

Maximum Memory: 2048MB
Slots: 2 (2 banks of 1)
Standard Memory: 256 or 512MB removable
USB Support: 2.x Compliant

Q: Will my system recognize the maximum upgrade?

A: Possibly

How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found at http/www.crucial.com/kb/answer.aspx?qid=4251.


Q: What memory goes into my computer, and will a faster speed be backward-compatible?

A: DDR memory with support for DDR PC3200 speeds.

Because DDR memory is backward-compatible, you can safely upgrade your system with any of the guaranteed-compatible DDR speeds listed below, even if your manual calls for PC1600 or PC2100 speeds.

NOTE: DDR & DDR2 Both fit in my Laptop:

 

[Jim937]

That program's information is incorrect. It's physically impossible to insert a DDR2 module into a DDR slot. Period. Any motherboard manual would tell you that (or tell you something that would allow you to draw that conclusion).

Hi,

You were correct...Thank you for all your help !!!

I ordered: Two, Crucial 1GB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Laptop Memory Model CT12864X40B - OEM
http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145096