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    Memory problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by derin11, May 17, 2011.

  1. derin11

    derin11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, received my m17x r3 and love it! unforunately i tried to install 2x4GB modules in the back by the battery and left the 2x2GB under the keyboard and got a BSOD. Is it because they all need to be 4GB modules or are they DOA?

    Thanks

    my r3 shipped with 8gb total, (4x2gb)
     
    derin11, May 17, 2011
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  2. custom90gt

    custom90gt Doc Mod Super Moderator

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    They may be defective. The best method would be to take one of the added 4gb modules out and see if it blue screens. If it does then most likely the one that remains is defective. If not then swap them and see what happens.
     
    custom90gt, May 17, 2011
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    shermantank92 Notebook Geek

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    Correct me if I'm wrong but don't all RAM modules have to have the exact same specs? like you couldnt have one 4gb stick and one 2gb stick or even one 2gb stick at 1333mhz and one at 1600mhz
     
    shermantank92, May 17, 2011
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