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    [m17xR3] How do I figure what RAM sticks are compatible?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by cktran, Sep 25, 2013.

  1. cktran

    cktran Notebook Guru

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    I'm a complete noob wen it comes to computer hardware.
    1. How should i proceed to search for compatible Ram sticks?
    2. How do i figure out what RAM sticks are compatible with the CPU?
     
    cktran, Sep 25, 2013
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    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    ark.intel.com (or whatever was it) and you should buy a notebook ram (desktop rams differ)
     
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    Thank you!


    I have been checing up installation guides and they all remove the ram in the harder-front area... is that even necessary?
    When I make modifications, I would like to leave the 2 under the keyboard, or is that not a option once modding the ones inthe back?
     
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    cktran, Sep 26, 2013
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    how much RAM do you have now and how much are you upgrading to? It's not always necessary fill all the slots. In my R3 i originally had 4 GB RAM (just the 2 on the back side of the chassis). Upgrading to 8GB and still didn't do anything with the slots under the keyboard. I'll only get to those when need more RAM.
     
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    It's better to match all 4 sticks.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 26, 2013
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    There is 4gb ram total ram under the keyboard currently. If I get these:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233265

    and place them in the back, I will have a total of 20GB ram?
    Is that how it works?

    I'm not actually getting that, i am just wondering about the mechanics.



    Elaborate please.
     
    cktran, Sep 26, 2013
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    Ram can have subtly different timings so usually to ensure the best performance and stability getting 4 identical sticks that all like to run at the same speed will avoid any headaches.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 26, 2013
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    Ah, cool. thanks c:


    Now can anyone answer this part?
     
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    That's what he was saying, yes but matching all 4 is usually a better plan.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 27, 2013
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    Okay, last econd... how do i actually check what ram is compatible with my computer?
     
    cktran, Sep 28, 2013
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    Anyone? I want an answer to this question.
     
    cktran, Oct 2, 2013
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