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    RAM for R3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Andre56, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. Andre56

    Andre56 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys, just planning how I want my R3 when I get it. Just wanted some advice on the RAM. I don't know whether I should get 8GB HyperX 1600Mhz RAM or 16GB value 1333Mhz RAM. Can get both for around the same price. Just wondering what your opinions are.

    Thanks in advanced.
     
    Andre56, Apr 20, 2011
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  2. scottiemon

    scottiemon Notebook Geek

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    If they are both the same price, the choice is obvious. Even if the Hyper is a bit more, the choice remains obvious. Get the faster RAM! :)
    The only reason to get the slower RAM is to add to the existing RAM that came with the system. Potential drawback to that is dismantling the laptop. Check out Joebarchuck's video on youtube to see what is involved. It does not seem to hard, but to me, not worth the effort. 8GB is enough for today!
     
    scottiemon, Apr 21, 2011
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    sakie Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am totally new at this. Is this the RAM I need to buy?

    Kingston hyperx 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 SODIMM desktop memory dual channel kit. (PC312800) 204-Pin So DIMM.

    It says desktop but in the description says it is for notebooks. I have to buy from Amazon. Thanks.
     
    sakie, Apr 22, 2011
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    samrock67 Notebook Consultant

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    This is the RAM you are looking for, if you need to buy it from Amazon:

    Amazon.com: HyperX 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 SODIMM Desktop Memory Dual Channel Kit (PC3 12800) 204-Pin SO-DIMM KHX1600C9S3K2/8G: Electronics
     
    samrock67, Apr 22, 2011
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    Bartlett The Prophet

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    raFaeLTx Notebook Guru

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    ENTRADA EM BREVE ...
    M17X Stealth R3 Preto | Intel Core i7-2720QM | 8GB HyperX 1600MHz | AMD Radeon 6970 2GB
    OCZ Vertex 3 + 500GB Momentus XT 120GB | 1080p WLED | N-Ultimate 6250
    Dell U2311 | Logitech G700 | Intuos 4

    I think you already decided even before the post :p :p :p :p :p
     
    raFaeLTx, Apr 22, 2011
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    scottiemon Notebook Geek

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    Note the difference between the model numbers. I am not going to research this again, but there was a difference. Get the RAM from Newegg, not Amazon. Plus, the one from Amazon is not really from Amazon, it is from another seller (Beach Audio).
    I always buy Amazon, as I have a prime membership. In this case, it was Newegg FTW!
     
    scottiemon, Apr 22, 2011
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