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    getting more RAM for my m15x, but what kind do i need?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by nogills, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. nogills

    nogills Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I have the Alienware m15x laptop with 2 gigs of ram on it. I'm going to upgrade it to 4gigs for myself for Christmas =P. Only problem is.. I have no idea what kind I need to get. I know theres different kinds, like ddr ddr2 sdram and then each of those have like their own seperate numbers or something. How do I find out what kind I need? I know I need 2 sticks of 2gigs each, I just dont know the specifics. Anyone know??? Thanks!

    -taylor
     
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    HI!

    I just recently purchased these for my m15x, works great!!

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231154

    They have the slightly cheaper ones to, but i said to myself for a little more, i can get Cas Latency 4, 4-4-4-12 timing...(i dont know if you know what im saying lol)...anyway, these are your best bet!!
     
    hifiman72, Dec 17, 2008
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    ddr2 667 sodimm. try getting 4gb kits from brands like g-skill, kingston, crucial, ocz, corsair with tight timings. look for a good warranty/return policy. ram can go bad randomly, so run memtest86 when you get them.
     
    tianxia, Dec 17, 2008
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    Use the search tool or just look through the threads for future reference :)
     
    Stone825, Dec 17, 2008
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    awesome! thanks a bunch guys
     
    nogills, Dec 17, 2008
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    get either of the G.Skill kits, you're overpaying on the OCZ stuff because it's 800mhz (your motherboard only supports up to 667mhz, ergo, the RAM will downclock).
     
    whizzo, Dec 18, 2008
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