HP Compaq nc6120

Laptop, from 2005 3 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 2 GB
2 laptop-size slots
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 2 GB seen working.

It takes DDR-333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR-333 SO-DIMM
Most seen working
2 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
2 GB maximum
How sure
3 of 3 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 3 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 laptop-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the HP Compaq nc6120?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 2 GB seen working. It takes DDR-333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the HP Compaq nc6120 use?

DDR-333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

How much RAM can the HP Compaq nc6120 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 2 GB. That matches the 2 GB maximum the firmware reports.

Is this my laptop?

Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read Compaq nc6120.