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    Can I use ram that has 1333mhz with ram with 1600mhz?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Mudig, Aug 9, 2011.

  1. Mudig

    Mudig Notebook Consultant

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    Also, does the i7 2630qm even recognize ram speeds more than 1333mhz? I heard it doesn't.
     
    Mudig, Aug 9, 2011
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    Mazzacre Notebook Guru

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    you have to enable it in the bios. this has been answered about 6000 times
     
    Mazzacre, Aug 9, 2011
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    It doesnt "support" it, but you can overclock the RAM in the bios. Mines running at 1600mhz right now. Doesnt make much a difference though.

    I wonder if you can order the i7 with the 1333mhz ram though, hm. Depends if Dell lets you or not.
     
    Gearsguy, Aug 9, 2011
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    Dell forced me to get the 1333 mhz ram. Which means i can't just change it in the BIOS, but then again, i'm planning on upgrading RAM earlier, so i just saved $40 :)
     
    Mazzacre, Aug 9, 2011
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