Helpful for this model; enabled me to take out the battery plug in a different way so i didnt need to remove it to change the RAM. tip from ex IT engineer; do a power on test and second gap check test before you put on the screws, i have had issue with fault RAM and drive/drive cable and this saves a little time.
This same laptop a year and a half later (now) still only comes with 16GB of RAM, but it comes with a much faster video card. Instead of the 3060 this one had, it has a 4070. !!! Huge difference and it is only $1,099 at Costco! Just picked one up today. This is a great deal for a gaming laptop.
Just got the 2024 Victus 16 8845HS processor w/ the 4070 (on sale for $900 from Best Buy!!!) First thing I did was upgrade the RAM from 16 -> 32GB RAM (5600 Mhz DDR5 SODIMM). It is MUCH smoother (especially gaming) with 32GB RAM. This laptop is blazingly fast and stays nice and cool (you NEED a laptop stand/cooler for ALL gaming laptops!). Also, there is no hinge issue like the 2022 HP Victus models had. The hinge has been fixed and is very stable. Thank you for posting this DIY, the instructions were perfect.
How do I know how to find the correct ram chip? Like the one you just installed. I see some on Amazon 32GB ram for a laptop doesn't say for which kind. Are they all the same inside all laptops ? I have the same laptop. HP Victus 16
search for the ref that is behind of ur laptop, like mine is the laptop victus 16-e0129nf for example, so u just have to entry them on internet, and ull be able to have the right ram for ur laptop, on crucial website or others
@@CoryResilientYou are looking for a DDR5 SODIMM that runs 5600mhz. CAS latency 46 or lower preferred but not necessary. The laptop holds up to 2 sticks.
It is a laptop after all, you have to remember that it still has to fit in the tiny room that they offer the tech to be housed in. Storage and ram are usually always the only things you can upgrade in laptops.
The trackpack and the whole structure feels cheep besides that all good! I mean you get what you paid. It is a beautiful laptop but it wasn't built in aluminium :(
@@charginginprogresss I mean the quality is not what I expected. When you hold it from a border, it tends to bend a little bit which is actually bad. And the screen does not have enough brigthness.
I have HP Victus 16, i5-12500H and RTX 3050. But when I install Kingston Fury Impact 8gb ddr5 4800mhz into the laptop together with the original ram, the laptop would not boot into the system. But when I use only one of the ram, the laptop does boot up into the system.
Maybe I'm wrong, and this doesn't explain why 1 stick of ram causes it to boot, I believe this laptop only supports ddr4 ram with a max clock speed of 3200.
Yep, that is the reason. This laptop, I mean, the motherboard only support ddr4 technology on 3200 mhz. When you try to turn it on, It wont reconize the new ram because it does not have the technology to read it or use it
In Australia, HP claims it is ddr5 compatible and I have been looking at getting ddr5 ram for it but now I am unsure. One thing I am curious about with your comment is that you are trying to run the original ddr4 ram with a stick of ddr5 ram and I am unsure if that is your problem. Have you tried running 2 sticks of ddr5?
@@paragon_zero i could very well be wrong but im currently typing this from an hp victus and i have my specs pulled up on the laptop itself and it def says im using ddr5 ram
@BrixtonUK as a precaution, you can unplug it. That way, you know there is no power going through it. On my own stuff, I don't usually fully remove it . I just make sure the laptop is really turned off before changing the ram. Sometimes, even when you think its turned off, it may turn on while you are working on it so, if it's your first time working on a laptop, use precaution.
this vid helped me change my RAM in about 10 min and i have never worked on a laptop before
I do gotta ask did you use a esd wrist strap or ground yourself first?
Gonna try to do this in few days thanks new pcer
This is the way @@isawthelight
Helpful for this model; enabled me to take out the battery plug in a different way so i didnt need to remove it to change the RAM. tip from ex IT engineer; do a power on test and second gap check test before you put on the screws, i have had issue with fault RAM and drive/drive cable and this saves a little time.
Ty so much, I was panicking about changing the RAM as a new laptop owner but this has made me at ease at his simple it looks!
This video was exactly what I needed because I want to upgrade the ram by I thought it had more
This same laptop a year and a half later (now) still only comes with 16GB of RAM, but it comes with a much faster video card. Instead of the 3060 this one had, it has a 4070. !!! Huge difference and it is only $1,099 at Costco! Just picked one up today. This is a great deal for a gaming laptop.
4070 is crazy
I got it as a summer deal for $599 from Walmart. Hopefully I won't need to upgrade the RAM
It is now at $899 in Best Buy
Just got the 2024 Victus 16 8845HS processor w/ the 4070 (on sale for $900 from Best Buy!!!)
First thing I did was upgrade the RAM from 16 -> 32GB RAM (5600 Mhz DDR5 SODIMM). It is MUCH smoother (especially gaming) with 32GB RAM.
This laptop is blazingly fast and stays nice and cool (you NEED a laptop stand/cooler for ALL gaming laptops!).
Also, there is no hinge issue like the 2022 HP Victus models had. The hinge has been fixed and is very stable.
Thank you for posting this DIY, the instructions were perfect.
@@chesterchen2684 out of curiosity, how long does the battery last when not plugged in?
Thank you so much! Great video! It helped me through changing RAM with no problems!!
Thank you, This was actually very helpful!
How do I know how to find the correct ram chip? Like the one you just installed. I see some on Amazon 32GB ram for a laptop doesn't say for which kind. Are they all the same inside all laptops ? I have the same laptop. HP Victus 16
search for the ref that is behind of ur laptop, like mine is the laptop victus 16-e0129nf for example, so u just have to entry them on internet, and ull be able to have the right ram for ur laptop, on crucial website or others
@CDdd-sv2ei not really
I don't think they're all the same, since some computers can only run ddr4 or 5, the Hp Victus 15.6 uses ddr5 I believe.
@@CoryResilientYou are looking for a DDR5 SODIMM that runs 5600mhz. CAS latency 46 or lower preferred but not necessary. The laptop holds up to 2 sticks.
@@CoryResilient look for the model number of the ram and the model mumber of your laptop then ask chatgpt if they are compatible
Awesome vid! This is incredibly helpful.
Tutorial worked well to get the back off but my model is brand new AMD and has a different motherboard layout :/
Wish me luck!
Is there an alternative to the guitar pick to open the back cover?
Credit card or driver liscense or something similiar how I got my back cover off.
@@Rylitos not thin enough for me
thank you, you have helped me a lot!
Fantastic! Thank you so much for your assistance!!
What is the ram model to buy?
You sir are a god
can you send the link to the ram you used?
And where can i buy the ram? For my victus 16 that only has 16gb that im struggling with
Question: Where do you get the ram sticks for a laptop?
Amazon should have them
Awesome ❤!
Hello, I would like to know if NVME SSDs with DRAM memory fit in those ports, since those thicker ones have chips on both sides.
Wish me luck tomorrow im gonna buy a ram and a ssd for my victus
how did it go?
@@zion9705 My laptop now have 24g of ram and 1256g of memory.......now i can play at 60 fps elden ring
bad@@zion9705
@@UrielCamacho-vv5sswhat ddr did you use
@@Firepanda528 well just right now ddr5 i upgraded to rog g16
Is there any specific ram for it? I just bought the same one and I'm thinking of upgrading it to 32gb ram
Crucial 32GB DDR4-3200 SODIMM
I was wondering which ram brand was used in this video, if someone could send the amazon link to it, would hella appreciate it
Adata ram (they are medium, I would prefer to go with either kingston or Crucial ones). Never go with adata, lexar, etc. chinese companies
Is this all that is upgradable, or is there more to be improved on the system?
I don’t think there is anything to upgrade
It is a laptop after all, you have to remember that it still has to fit in the tiny room that they offer the tech to be housed in. Storage and ram are usually always the only things you can upgrade in laptops.
Does it have 2 ssd slots?
yup
Feels like going to snap bits of plastic off. But I really don't want to pay for installation by a professional.
Thanks
thank you!
Is it a 2280 SSD?
What is NVME?
Ssd and hdd combined
Can I not unplug the battery and install a new ram? isn't just shutting down the laptop enough?
same question
My Victus 16 gaming laptop is supposed to have 512GB SSD. Would they be in one or two slots?
Mostly variant is with one slot !
I'm looking at adding a 2 TB SSD. Can I use copper slot on the left?
I need this answer as well
@Wan Adib yes I was able to use empty slot for SSD
Sure you can... that's why it's say 1 extra nvme slot on products catalogue
The SSD is the nvme right?
no one replied to you but yes it is
hey can you send me the link to buy ur screw driver
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What if ssd is too thick
@glodusmuspell9069 have to get a one sided nvme ssd
can i upgrade ssd m2 in HP Victus 16-r0019ns Intel Core i7-13700H/32GB/1TB SSD/RTX 4060/16.1"?
I have victus 16-d1xxx. what is the maximum ram can I go for? now I have 2x8GB 4800
32Gb
@@BoomSoundMXcan i use 5600 ram speed ?
It won't turn on after I plug it in
Can I upgrade to 64 GB of ram
How much ssd slot in hp victus 16-e0650AX plz reply🙏
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I'm thinking of buying one. Have you experienced any issues(build quality issues) except the screen wobble?
ngl its really good but DONT use chrome on it
The trackpack and the whole structure feels cheep besides that all good!
I mean you get what you paid. It is a beautiful laptop but it wasn't built in aluminium :(
@@wilsonveintimilla9285 And thank goodness. Stuff made of metal is big yikes.
@@charginginprogresss I mean the quality is not what I expected. When you hold it from a border, it tends to bend a little bit which is actually bad. And the screen does not have enough brigthness.
@@LoverBoyBEBOPwhy not I use chrome on it
thank you from Türkiye.
Cam someone tell me off this is ddr3 or ddr4 type off ram?
R5
it comes with ddr4 3200 Mhz
@@Gaming_Tayyab18 mine came with ddr5
Will this void warranty??
Yep
do we need thermal pad if we install another ssd?
Nah
is the ram 1.1 voltage?
1.2V
I have HP Victus 16, i5-12500H and RTX 3050. But when I install Kingston Fury Impact 8gb ddr5 4800mhz into the laptop together with the original ram, the laptop would not boot into the system. But when I use only one of the ram, the laptop does boot up into the system.
Maybe I'm wrong, and this doesn't explain why 1 stick of ram causes it to boot, I believe this laptop only supports ddr4 ram with a max clock speed of 3200.
Yep, that is the reason.
This laptop, I mean, the motherboard only support ddr4 technology on 3200 mhz. When you try to turn it on, It wont reconize the new ram because it does not have the technology to read it or use it
In Australia, HP claims it is ddr5 compatible and I have been looking at getting ddr5 ram for it but now I am unsure. One thing I am curious about with your comment is that you are trying to run the original ddr4 ram with a stick of ddr5 ram and I am unsure if that is your problem. Have you tried running 2 sticks of ddr5?
@@bradleyalderton4199 the ram is best if its the same brand and same of gb and speed
Hey man, i have the house victus with the rtx 2050 and Ryzen 7000 is mine upgradeable too?
does any 16gb ram work or no?
Yes it would surely work
is it okay to not remove the battery
Is this compatible with DDR5? Also, can you upgrade the battery?
Not ddr5 compatible
@@paragon_zeroi have a very similar model that's ddr5 compatible (it came with 8gb 4800mhz)
@@paragon_zero i could very well be wrong but im currently typing this from an hp victus and i have my specs pulled up on the laptop itself and it def says im using ddr5 ram
@@carson2345current victus laptops are ddr5
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do you have to remove the battery when replacing the ram? @Racimbio
@BrixtonUK as a precaution, you can unplug it. That way, you know there is no power going through it. On my own stuff, I don't usually fully remove it . I just make sure the laptop is really turned off before changing the ram. Sometimes, even when you think its turned off, it may turn on while you are working on it so, if it's your first time working on a laptop, use precaution.
Do I need to buy a thermal pad if I buy an SSD to add to the second slot?
No and don't take the peel off
@@leSingeMajestueuxwhat will happen if I sadly peeled that off and it’s just the white stuff on the pad…?
@@alexzaharia7763 it removes the warranty, and it is used for thermal exchange as well.
Thank you!