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    XPS15 memory question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by prague, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. prague

    prague Newbie

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    Hi everyone. Hope to contribute to the forums in the future, for now I have a question of my own.

    Which memory is best for my build?

    Specs:

    Intel i7-740QM
    GeForce 435 2GB
    500GB 7200rpm HDD
    1080p res
    4gb DDR3 (want 8gb)

    Since there are two channels, I'll need to get 2x4GB DDR3.

    Do I get the DDR3-1066 or DDR3-1333?

    Also, know of any good deals? I only know of newegg.

    Thanks!
     
    prague, Feb 10, 2011
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  2. compwiz0620

    compwiz0620 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, 2x4GB.

    1333 for i7.

    I always use Newegg also.
     
    compwiz0620, Feb 10, 2011
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  3. prague

    prague Newbie

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    Thanks bro :) and wow, I didn't know they make 3gb video cards. Sick
     
    prague, Feb 10, 2011
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    As stated above, go for the 1333 RAM, the quad core i7 will be able to utilize the faster RAM.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 10, 2011
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  5. prague

    prague Newbie

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    What the difference when filtering the 1333. I have 3 optiona. PC3 10600, 10660, 10666
     
    prague, Feb 10, 2011
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    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    No difference. I don't know why they bother to make a distinction. Get whatever is cheapest.
     
    seeker_moc, Feb 10, 2011
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  7. prague

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    Landed on the Corsair. Thanks :D
     
    prague, Feb 11, 2011
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    Yauja Notebook Enthusiast

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    It uses 1.5v DDR3 PC3-10664 SoDimm 204 pin.
    But i don't know the difference.
     
    Yauja, Feb 16, 2011
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