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    m17xR2, any way to get more than 8gb RAM

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by dma550, Jan 27, 2011.

  1. dma550

    dma550 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all

    I apologize if this is posted already, I did a bunch of searches but found my search terms too short.

    I have recently received some Windows VM's from customers that need 4-5GB to run stand alone (well). I had a few situations where SQL server on my host OS + 1VM + outlook + visual studio used up all 8GB.

    Is there any hope of a 16 or 24GB upgrade? I have the 920XM, I do realize it may have issues addressing over 8gb, and I would upgrade to the 940 if that helps.

    Thanks!
     
    dma550, Jan 27, 2011
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  2. Doctor Magneto

    Doctor Magneto Notebook Consultant

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    no, there is no way I think. Because our processors support only up to 8Gb


    Cheers
     
    Doctor Magneto, Jan 27, 2011
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