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    Which is the best option?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Feliponnn, Aug 10, 2010.

  1. Feliponnn

    Feliponnn Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey everyone, I've been reading several post on the forums about wich ram should I take, and I think I got pretty far. I want to upgrade to 8GB 1333 on my M17x-R2.

    Now I would like your advice. wich of the memorys that you can find on this seller do u recommend for me to buy.


    Thanks
     
    Feliponnn, Aug 10, 2010
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  2. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    buy name brand, gskill, kingston, ocz, trancend are all good. Dell and lots of OEMs use ADATA ram as well so they're probally safe too. The two in there I would avoid are buffalo and Dolphin. The Hyper-x Kingston obvisully isn't an option since they don't offer 4GB Sodimm capacities yet.
     
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    nzgeek Notebook Evangelist

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    For what you need, I'd go with either G.Skill SO-DIMM 8 GB DDR3-1333 Kit or OCZ SO-DIMM 8 GB DDR3-1333 Kit. Your current config will have 2x2GB sticks, so both will need to be replaced.

    The G.Skill memory is slightly cheaper and they appear to have more in stock, so it may be the better option. Both are DDR3-1333, and both have CL9 timing, which means they're effectively the same.
     
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  4. Feliponnn

    Feliponnn Notebook Enthusiast

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    I really appreciate your help. I was confused about the CL timing, but now I know for which to go for, the G.Skill SO-DIMM 8 GB DDR3-1333 Kit as it is cheaper, same spec and you both recommend the brand.

    +rep
    cheers
     
    Feliponnn, Aug 12, 2010
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