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    M15x 16GB RAM clean install query.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by T-ravisty, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all,

    I'm wanting to do a clean install of my OS on my M15x as I'm sick of the mess and Windows Explorer has been randomly quitting on me, just wondering if the fact that I have 16GB RAM in there could bugger up the process in regards that it exceeds the recommended maximum RAM (8GB)?

    I can't imagine it doing anything out of the ordinary....

    Cheers. :)
     
    T-ravisty, Jun 11, 2012
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  2. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    Don't see why it should matter at all. Ram doesn't require drivers or anything of that sort anyway. You know it works already so it will work without an OS too.
     
    King of Interns, Jun 11, 2012
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  3. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, I figured it would be okay.

    Now for the "fun" file archiving and backup process... -.-" Approx 10 hours...

    Thanks. :)
     
    T-ravisty, Jun 11, 2012
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  4. MartinHatch

    MartinHatch Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have 16GB in my M15x and its been solid as a rock for months.

    Windows bypasses the BIOS with regards to RAM anyway so it really doesn't make any difference.
     
    MartinHatch, Jun 11, 2012
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  5. JohnnyFlash

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    Did you run a 12 hour test on those 8GB sticks after you got them?
     
    JohnnyFlash, Jun 11, 2012
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  6. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, I remember talking to you on the thread about the RAM upgrades.

    Sure did, it passed just fine. Had them for like 3+ months without a single issue.
     
    T-ravisty, Jun 11, 2012
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    Re-install should fix it then. Fingers crossed!
     
    JohnnyFlash, Jun 11, 2012
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    Out of interest - what would you use to do a 12 hour test on installed RAM?
     
    jarvmeister, Jun 11, 2012
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    The Revelator, Jun 11, 2012
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