Alienware 14 RAM choices (1066mhz, 1333 mhz, 1600 mhz, 1866 mhz, 2133 mhz) + Page Pool question

I want to upgrade my computer's ram. I currently have 8 GB, but it's no longer enough for me. I do not really do any intense ram work, but having steam, skype, kaspersky, utorrent, chrome open (with several tabs) and Notepad++/compilers....it does take a toll on the system's stability.

I did have page pooling set to low, which also increased it's instability (set 500-1500 to save SSD space).

Anyways what set me alarms off is that I tried to put a 48 GB torrent to download, and it kept freezing my computer to the point where everything would hang, and even though cpu and ram would go down...it would need a hard shut down to be closed. After several restarts and freezes, the computer eventually stabilized after I set page pooling to 10,000 - 12,000 sizes. (I had it to 500 - 12,000 before that but it still made no difference until I put the minimum to 10,000).

I also think that the torrent is very volitile until it gets settled in, so it might have been the case...I mean it's just a theory. Now it's downloading fine, and my ram seems to be low even with everything opened.



Anyways, I'd like to increase the ram in hopes that everything would run faster, and i would again be able to reduce the page pooling file for SSD space purposes.

Any thoughts?
What's compatible? Is it worht getting 2133 mhz? I think it's currently running at 1600 mhz.

P.S
I already ran HD disk cheks for everything, including intel's built-in and it all came out healthy in case people wanted to say it was hdd.

 

I'd get at least 1600mhz if not 1866mhz. I think you might run into issues with 2133mhz.

 

You're looking at spending at least $200. My recommendation: Amazon.com: HyperX 16GB Kit 1866MHz DDR3 PC3-14900 Non-ECC CL11 1.35V Low Voltage SODIMM Notebook Memory DDR3 1866 KHX18LS11P1K2/16: Computers & Accessories If I remember correctly, this memory can be overclocked up to 2133MHz.

 

I'd go with the Corsair model because it has tighter timings, 10 vs 11, making it fast than the HyperX.

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Negligibly, but yes, I suppose it is.

 

This should work just fine.

 

If for no other reason I would go with the Corsair because it is $40 cheaper.

 

Thanks for the responses guys.

I've been reading up on Ram lately, it's scary the prices we're paying now compared to before...I remember seeing 16 GBs for 80$...and not buying it hoping to see a drop about 1.5 years ago or so...now it's 200$!

It also seems like prices might not fall until DDR4 is introduced So we will ahve to wait and see!

I did manage to figure out a lot of the problem was me having page file set very low. Now instead of saving as much space for my SSD I just choose stability over space

I was hoping to spend around 150$ max (not including tax:S)