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    Memory in the m15x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by apoc1234, Dec 6, 2008.

  1. apoc1234

    apoc1234 Notebook Guru

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    I was curious what type memory alienware installs in the m15x? Is it pretty decent ram or is it junker ram that I should remove and upgrade myself?
     
    apoc1234, Dec 6, 2008
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    Alienware normally uses memory from QUANTA. It isn't bad, but upgrading it through Alienware is just too expensive. I'd say buy RAM off of Newegg or something and upgrade it yourself. It's one of the few things you can self-upgrade without voiding the warranty.
     
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    ^_^ just to add to it.. keep your stock memory with you, just in case you need to send it back. You need to have original HW/SW instaled while sending for repairs.
     
    findvikas, Dec 6, 2008
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    My stock 1 gig config was Elpida Ram, I upgraded to Crucial myself and started having problems with my sleep state. When I informed Alienware of the issue they sent me 4gigs of Elpida as well and everything is working great now. Not sure if this is what they are sending to all Alienware M15x customers now, but I wanted to chime in. Hope it helps! :D
     
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    i got 1gig from AW, and it was Hynix.
     
    whizzo, Dec 6, 2008
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  7. apoc1234

    apoc1234 Notebook Guru

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    thanks for all the replies guys...Im lovin these forums already lol....but from all the information I cant expect what to get since it seems like they get different memory.
     
    apoc1234, Dec 6, 2008
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  8. MAG

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    I had 4GB of RAM in my m15x, I still remember the brand was Qimonda.
     
    MAG, Dec 6, 2008
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  9. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    its called, supply, demand and lowest bidder.
    your better off getting 1G (bare minimum) from them and upgrading yourself for the cost ratio.

    :D
     
    ryujin, Dec 6, 2008
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    mine was 512x2 Qimonda... and I sell them off for $50 ;)
     
    findvikas, Dec 6, 2008
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