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    Question about DDR3L Laptop Memory

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by howlev, Aug 28, 2013.

  1. howlev

    howlev Newbie

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    I ordered an Alienware 14 and went to upgrade the memory it wouldn't work . Of course after doing some research, I then put some 8GB Crucial sticks I had on hand that were at 1.35V and it worked just fine. I really didn't know much about DDR3L until today. Can I assume that any laptop modules at 1.35V would be considered DDR3L eventhough the packaging only says DDR3?
     
    howlev, Aug 28, 2013
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  2. pathfindercod

    pathfindercod Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yup... It has to be 1.35v ram. I dont think it has to have the L in the name, as long as the voltage is right..
     
    pathfindercod, Aug 28, 2013
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    howlev Newbie

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    Figured as much but just wanted to confirm.......thank you
     
    howlev, Aug 28, 2013
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  4. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    The JEDEC specification for DDR3L is that the modules must operate at 1.35V. There are no other physical differences from any other DDR3 SODIMM.
     
    Lozz, Aug 30, 2013
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    pathfindercod Notebook Virtuoso

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    I added a set of the new G.Skill Ripjaw 1600 1.35v ram (2x8gb) to my 14. The timings are a little tighter than the stock. The 14 is reading them all properly according to CPU-Z... So far so good. I ram The alienware Diags and they passed.
     
    pathfindercod, Aug 30, 2013
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  6. hypersonic

    hypersonic Notebook Consultant

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    I'm using 2x8GB kit of Kingston HyperX pnp 1.35v 1600MHz..Have been using these for quite a few days and so far so good
    Can't notice the benefit of 16gb over 8gb though, but at least the latency (CL9-9-9-27) is better than the stock samsung 2x4gb (CL11)
     
    hypersonic, Sep 1, 2013
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  7. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    that's great, I'm glad it's working fine for you. thanks for sharing it with the community :)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 6, 2013
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