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    RAM Compatibility

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by aarpcard, Jun 29, 2011.

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    The spec of this memory is:

    Kingston KVR1333D3SO/4GR
    Memory Category: Laptop
    Memory Type: DDR3
    Memory Speed: PC3-10600
    Memory Speed MHz: 1333MHz
    Memory Size: 4096MB
    Total Memory Size: 4GB
    Memory Modules: 1
    Memory Socket: SODIMM
    Memory CAS Latency: 9
    Pins: 204
    Voltage: 1.5V
    ECC: No
    Memory Buffer: Unbuffered

    It seems to be ok.
     
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    Thanks, I figured it'd be fine - I was double guessing myself because I typically see those for ~$20 more.

    I'll probably pick up a pair.