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    Aftermarket RAM Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Belowzero78, Jun 26, 2011.

  1. Belowzero78

    Belowzero78 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello fellow NBR forum members,

    Its nearly 2 years i bought this laptop and i first config it with only 3 GB of 1333 MHz RAM. I'm starting to use more CAD programs and require the need of more RAM and I was wondering what was the best RAM to get it?
     
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    Is it possible to buy the Kingston Hyper X 1333 MHz RAM for 8 GB ?
     
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    I know my bios (A08) has the option to change the ram speed not sure about yours though. if you get that one the bios should underclock it for you. just install it you shouldnt have to do anything else and it should just work
     
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    So is the RAM going to be stable after i install it and my i7 1st gen will be backwards compatible for sure?
     
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    yes the clocks will sync and it will work
     
    logan801, Jun 28, 2011
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