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    M17x r3 memory question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Gore55, Mar 11, 2013.

  1. Gore55

    Gore55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have recently upgraded my r3. Went from a 2670qm processor to a 2920xm. Also added a 256gb samsung 840 pro ssd (which ive been trying to get windows onto having no luck going to have to teardown again i think is the easiest way for me as im not very computer savy) and I changed the memory which was 4x2gb sticks, and replaced with corsair vengeance 2x8gb + 2x4gb. However, when I look at my computer properties on memory it says 24gb (16 useable). Whats up with this? any ideas?
     
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    Do you have Windows 7 Home Premium? Think there is a 16Gb limit on it.
     
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    yes i do. Why would there be a limit on windows thats dumb haha. Is there a version of 7 i can upgrade to in order to do away with the limit?
     
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    Thanks for the info guys. Very helpful! Looks like ill be upgrading my windows 7 also :)
     
    Gore55, Mar 11, 2013
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