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4 guaranteed-fit options
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Every kit is matched to your machine's slots and checked against its published specs before we list it.
DDR2 · SO-DIMM · up to 667 MT/s · Non-ECC · Unbuffered
2×512MB = 1GB
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Every option here is verified to fit this system. Muted means it fits too — we just don't stock it right now. Pick one to switch.
Software for your upgrade — matched to your HP Presario Media Center C742ES.
Checks the drivers on your HP Presario Media Center C742ES, installs the safe updates Windows offers, guides the rest to the official download — and confirms exactly which of the upgrades above your machine has room for.
HP Presario Media Center C742ES takes DDR2 SODIMM memory, 2 slots, up to 2 GB. Every option above matches those requirements, so it typically installs and runs without any firmware change.
“Spec match” means the module matches your system’s published specifications; it isn’t yet confirmed against a manufacturer tool.
Specifications reported for the HP Presario Media Center C742ES.
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