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    Alienware M17xR2 RAM question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by GoodToGo, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. GoodToGo

    GoodToGo Notebook Consultant

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    Hiya folks, want to replace the RAM in my laptop to something else.

    Can I put a RAM with higher speeds than 1333MHz?
     
    GoodToGo, Jul 26, 2011
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  2. Brabostaan

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    You can but it will run at 1333.

    Not 100% about this. :confused:
     
    Brabostaan, Jul 26, 2011
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    Yes I believe that it will downclock to 1333 if you buy faster ram. From the looks of the laptop in your sig, you are already maxed out.
     
    bstapley, Jul 26, 2011
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    Yes, but the ram will only run at 1333MHz
     
    Simplified, Jul 26, 2011
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  5. GoodToGo

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    Thanks for your reply folks, repped!
     
    GoodToGo, Jul 27, 2011
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