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    Crazy question regarding RAM

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Altair4, Apr 30, 2012.

  1. Altair4

    Altair4 Notebook Consultant

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    Say I have an M17x with 6 GB 1600 RAM (2 sticks) and say that right now there's a deal going on at Newegg selling 16 GB 1333 RAM (also 2 sticks; you might wanna check it out...). Can I put all 4 sticks in the lappy and get 22GB :eek: RAM (2+4+8+8) that are different speeds? Or am I crazy?
     
    Altair4, Apr 30, 2012
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  2. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    It will work but it will run at the slowest speed so the 1600Mhz ones will run at 1333Mhz. What do you need that much memory for?
     
    widezu69, Apr 30, 2012
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  3. Altair4

    Altair4 Notebook Consultant

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    I really don't, but the deal is too good to pass up :D

    Edit: well, with the same amount of money I could either get 16 GB in 2 dimms at 1333, or 16GB in 4 dimms at 1600. Which one would you recommend?
     
    Altair4, Apr 30, 2012
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  4. jinda

    jinda Notebook Evangelist

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    If I dont need to upgrade to 32gb in the future, then I'll get the 16gb 4 dimms @1600.
    What's your CPU? I think some CPU is limited to 16gb anyway.
     
    jinda, Apr 30, 2012
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  5. Altair4

    Altair4 Notebook Consultant

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    Core i7 3610m.
    I figured since I'll be using this computer for at least 3-4 years might as well future proof it...
     
    Altair4, Apr 30, 2012
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    jinda Notebook Evangelist

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    If you think you will aim for 32gb in the future then at least get 2x8gb 1600 so you will still have 2 free slots for another 2x8 in the future.
     
    jinda, Apr 30, 2012
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    you will need windows 7 ultimate for more than 16gb to work properly
     
    jimbo312, Apr 30, 2012
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    aznpos531, May 1, 2012
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