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    M17x r3 1600MHz ddr3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by pjdr1993, Apr 23, 2011.

  1. pjdr1993

    pjdr1993 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just order a m17x r3 and was told I should get the 4GBs of ddr3 when I ordered it or cheapest thing so I could get 8GBs of DDR3 1600Mhz from newegg but Im stuck...I have no clue what pin or which one to get.
    PLEASE HELP!!!!
     
    pjdr1993, Apr 23, 2011
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    macaddict84 Notebook Consultant

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    Here is what you wanted to order Newegg

    Once you get it watch this on youtube for install instructions. YOUTUBE

    Once installed you need to go into BIOS and select profile 2 to enable the 1600mhz.
     
    macaddict84, Apr 23, 2011
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    tyvm also will the I7 2720QM work with it?
     
    pjdr1993, Apr 23, 2011
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    Also the memory under the keyboard if I get 8gbs what slot do I put it in
     
    pjdr1993, Apr 23, 2011
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    Yes. Both the 2720 and 2820.
     
    remedy1978, Apr 24, 2011
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