Recent content by Majordad10

An update on the upgrades.....The SSD was delivered today....I have it installed with a fresh Windows installation....it is fast....boots up in under 20 seconds.....RAM will be delivered tomorrow and the new dual band WiFi card will be here on Sunday...

I downloaded the cpu-z app but, it didn't give me the Model #....that's okay....I am going to do the "straight forward" upgrades. I have 32GB Ram on the way, an HP 1TB SSD, and a new Intel Series 9000 WiFi card to replace the 3165ngw. I will be happy if it boots up faster and executes...

This is the 8GB stick that is in the machine at this time....I have another 8GB stick ordered.. Samsung DDR4-2133 8GB/512Mx64 CL15 Laptop Memory M471A1G43DB0-CPB I need some help determining the 16GB stick I should order. My HP Notebook is missing the label with the Model #/Serial #.....I...

Should I go ahead and install the 32GB if the machine supports it? I mean, if 16GB is enough, will it still be even better with 32GB or will I notice any difference?

Thank you for the quick reply.....the 8GB memory stick that is in the machine at this time is Samsung.....I am running some "model train software" and will be casually surfing the internet....I am going to give the 16GB a run and see how it does....I may go for the 32GB if it speeds things up...

I was given an HP Pavilion iCore 3 6100U by a friend that bought a new laptop.... It is noticeably slow booting up. That is why he was unhappy with the Pavilion. I am convinced it can be sped up a bit with an SSD and RAM upgrade. I am getting conflicting information on the Maximum Supported...