How Much RAM Can a Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv8 Take?
Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv8
Field reports observed socketed memory in this laptop.
- Memory slots
- 2
- Largest observed RAM
- 8 GB
- Memory type
- DDR3
- Speed
- 1333 MT/s
- Based on
- 10 reports
0% of reports for this model had at least one empty slot, so you may be able to add a stick without removing the existing one. Check yours before buying — see below.
Typically paired with: Intel Core i7 Q 720, Intel Core i7 Q 740
These are factory and user-added configurations observed in field reports, not hard limits:
| Total RAM | Share of reports |
|---|---|
| 8 GB | 50% |
| 6 GB | 30% |
| 4 GB | 20% |
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How we know
This answer is derived from 10 independent hardware reports for the Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv8, of which 100% agree. We publish a model only when the reports agree overwhelmingly.
Check it yourself
On Windows, open Task Manager → Performance → Memory. It shows Slots used and the form factor directly. On Linux, run sudo dmidecode -t memory.
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