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    Ram For 11xr2

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by manny951, Nov 16, 2011.

  1. manny951

    manny951 Notebook Geek

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    Yes, that would work just fine.

    Honestly, any 8GB (2x 4GB) DDR3 SODIMM RAM kit would work. $40 is a pretty good price. If you are willing to wait, you can occasionally find equivalent RAM kits from other reputable manufacturers for $25.

    But you couldn't go wrong with that RAM kit you linked for $40
     
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    Is the memory he linked better than the stock memory on the M11x R2?

    If so, I'm gonna have to jump on this. I'd really like 8GB of RAM on my R2 for multi-tasking
     
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    It is "better" simply because 8GB is better than 4GB (I am assuming that you have 4GB).

    The manufacturer, speed, timings, etc isn't going to matter.
     
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    Just remember that the R2 only supports 800MHz, so regardless of the RAM frequency it's going to get throttled down to 800 (unless you're overclocking).
     
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    I have the exact RAM that you posted and it runs excellent on my R2
     
    SA Spurs1, Nov 16, 2011
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    Great I just wanted diffrent opinions as i can see from the comments on newegg as well this one is more reliable
     
    manny951, Nov 16, 2011
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    I've also read that if you are having blue-screens while overclocked in the BIOS with stock memory that switching out the memory may increase the speed at which you can overclock (and remain stable) to? I don't know much about this, so I'm hoping someone can educate me.

    Either way, awesome find! Ordered mine off Newegg w/ free shipping! Thanks for the awesome deal find manny951, I really appreciate it.
     
    darkdomino, Nov 16, 2011
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    I just ordered mine too :]
     
    manny951, Nov 16, 2011
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