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    M17XR3 ntel Core i7-2720QM quad-core processor

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Tomcat1974, Oct 22, 2013.

  1. Tomcat1974

    Tomcat1974 Newbie

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    Hi

    I have seen a few threads regarding RAM for this model, it happens to be my model as well.

    I have upgraded this as per my previous threads...

    My question:

    The threads I have seen state that the M17XR3 i7-2720QM quad-core processor can handle more then 16GB of RAM ...(even though I'm sure I read somewhere that the max is 16GB of RAM.. :)

    Would this be true, I mean ...I'm running 16GB of RAM on WIN7 Ultimate 64BIT , but the threads states that if you have win7 64bit ultimate you can run more RAM perhaps even 32GB..is this true?????????????

    Many thanks...
     
    Tomcat1974, Oct 22, 2013
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  2. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    you should be able to run 32gb's just fine if you have the proper ram.
     
    bigtonyman, Oct 22, 2013
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  3. Tomcat1974

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    Hi Thank you for your reply..

    I saw these threads and must admit was a bit suprised...i would of course not have tried it myself for fear of damaging something..

    I guess it would come down to adjusting the Bios RAM mhz i asuume ?? if using more then1333mhz?...
     
    Tomcat1974, Oct 22, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Exactly that, hopefully everything will go as expected. The warranty will not cover any harm caused due to that config because it's not a valid upgrade. Just to let you know the official word on that. :thumbsup:
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 23, 2013
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  5. Tomcat1974

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    Hi

    Thanks for that , I assumed as much...
    I think I will leave it at 16Gb ... :)) better safe then sorry they say.. :)
     
    Tomcat1974, Oct 24, 2013
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