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    will this ram work in m15x and m14x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by usmc362, Jun 3, 2011.

  1. usmc362

    usmc362 Notebook Consultant

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    Kingston HyperX Plug n Play 8 GB Kit (2x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR3 SODIMM Notebook/Netbook Memory 8 Dual Channel Kit (PC3 12800) 204-Pin
     
    usmc362, Jun 3, 2011
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    DraZziW Notebook Consultant

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    at 1600 mhz only in the m14x, the m15x mb supports only 1333
     
    DraZziW, Jun 3, 2011
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    It will automatically downclock in the M15x, but it should work.
     
    svl7, Jun 3, 2011
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    it looks like you got 8gbs of ram already, any reasons for the hyperX.
     
    inap, Jun 3, 2011
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    Yeah I'm selling this beast it's too heavy for these 67 year old arthritic hands :D Might get the 14x
     
    usmc362, Jun 3, 2011
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    oh wow hahaha, wish i'm cool enough to own an alienware when i get to that age.
     
    inap, Jun 3, 2011
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    Any idea what the 1333 timings are for that stuff?
     
    JohnnyFlash, Jun 4, 2011
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