Upgrading DDR3 Sodimm memory in my PAvilion dv7-7023cl

Hi,
I would like to upgrade the memory of my Pavilion dv7-7023cl laptop. Now, I have two Micron sodimm modules; one of 2GB 1RX8 PC3L-12800S-11-11B2. I would like to know if I can replace that with a 8GB Super Talent Module, which has the following specifications:
Mfr Part Number: W1600SB8GV
Type: DDR3 SODIMM
Capacity: 8 GB
Speed: PC12800 1600MHz
Size & Bit: 512Mx8
Pins: 204pin
ECC: No
Registered: No
CL11, 1.5V
Another option is a 8 GB module, which has the following specifications:
Product Description DDR3 8GB 1600Mhz PC-12800 SODIMM RAM Storage Capacity 8GB Technology DDR3 SDRAM Form Factor SO-DIMM Memory Speed 1600MHz (PC-12800) Dimm Type UNBUFFERED SO-DIMM ECC Support NON ECC Pin Count 204 Chip Configuration 512X8 16C Voltage 1.5V
Thanks a lot!
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No. Your laptop uses PC3L....low voltage 1.35 volts and both the ones you have asked about clearly say 1.5 volt. Just in general there is no benefit to be gained from "gaming" or "performance" memory on consumer laptops. The systems are designed to run at conservative settings consistent with mass distribution.
Your laptop will accept 16 gigs of RAM but I would suggest going to crucial.com and searching for memory guaranteed compatible with your laptop. You are better off with 2 identical sticks of memory because you will then have "dual channel" mode which is a bit faster.
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Pavilion%20dv7-7023cl&Cat=RAM
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I've been doing a lot of research lately, to mostly no avail, about whether or not my HP Pavilion dv7-7025dx laptop can have a dedicated GPU added to it, as currently it only has the integrated Intel HD 4000 Mobile graphics card.
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Multimedia Class Scheduler
Windows Audio
Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
If you need to make a change to any of the above, just right click the service and select Properties, then in the dropdown box next to 'Start-up type', select Automatic and click Apply to save the change. Then click the Start button.
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