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    RAM installation

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Joe85, Aug 12, 2012.

  1. Joe85

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    So, i decided to buy some Corsair Vengance 1600Mhz ram 2x 8gb mainly because its going so cheap on Amazon.

    My question, does it have to be installed in any particular way or just stick it into the 2 free slots under the keyboard?

    I have 1300mhz Dell stcok ram in at the moment and ive read somewhere i'll only get the 1300Mhz speed because of that. Im not really bothered tbh and im only buying it because i want to fill my 2 free slots and its cheap :D
     
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    yup stick the sticks in the slot...however, what os do you have? windows home Premium only supports up to 16 gigs...you need pro or ultimate to support 32

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    Damn, slick, im gonna have start sending you money. You pull my A** out of the fire everytime :p

    I only have 8 at the mo so all is cool.

    cheers bro!
     
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    lol...np. you probably don't need more than 8 anyways

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    Yeh i know, but 2 free slots and cheap ram = empty wallet.....
     
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