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    HDD and Memory

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by steveninspokane, Nov 13, 2008.

  1. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    These are what I am looking at putting in my m15x when it gets here, so am wondering if anyone else is using them or has tried them. What experience have you had with them?


    Memory:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104033

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134605

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148159



    Hard Drive:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148336

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145228

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136280

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822116160

    Again, thanks for an info.
     
    steveninspokane, Nov 13, 2008
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  2. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    hey steve...
    i do not have any of those products. I use OCZ memory in my 15x right now and have GSkill as backup. (I use GSkill in my desktop though)
    i have not had any issues with any memory i have purchased from newgg.

    the hdd i can not help with... :)

    good luck
     
    ryujin, Nov 13, 2008
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  3. Ennea

    Ennea wwwwww

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    They all look like they should be compatible. Though the 800MHz one will probably just down clock to 667.
     
    Ennea, Nov 14, 2008
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  4. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    The HyperX is good, if you're not into FSB overclocking. You could probably checkout the G.Skill or OCZ modules, w/lifetime warranty - which is necessary, 'cause you don't know when the memory cells get corrupted.

    HDD - Till now, I've heard almost nil complaints regarding the 7K320. Heard a couple of overheating & clicking issues with the Seagate and WD. The 7K320 is much quieter and has a better shock protection.
    And, Fujitsu is selling out or probably has already sold out to WDC, so dunno how the warranty is going to work.
     
    Andy, Nov 14, 2008
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  5. ponx

    ponx Notebook Consultant

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    @Ennea: Why would the 800 RAM downclock to 667..? The FSB on the CPU is 800 isn't it..??
     
    ponx, Nov 14, 2008
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    findvikas Notebook Deity

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  7. whizzo

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    yeah but the mobo only supports 667mhz RAM.
     
    whizzo, Nov 14, 2008
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  8. ponx

    ponx Notebook Consultant

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    But isn't the mobo running Santa Rosa, which as far as I know, is 800MHz..?
     
    ponx, Nov 14, 2008
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  9. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    yes, the mobo is SR, no, the mobo only supports 667mhz RAM, but yes, it does support 800mhz CPUs.
     
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  10. ponx

    ponx Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, thanks...
     
    ponx, Nov 14, 2008
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    Izoid Notebook Guru

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  12. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    Thanks for the replies, I think I'm going to get the Hitachi and the kingston HyperX
     
    steveninspokane, Nov 14, 2008
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