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    upgrade memory for xps16 question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by petty77, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. petty77

    petty77 Newbie

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    I have 4gb memory on my xps 16, I want to upgrade to 6gs. How do I go about buying them? I was thinking I would need to get 2 two 4g memory. Is it easy to install, also do I have to use dell brand, where is the best place to buy memory


    Thanks for all the help
     
    petty77, Mar 30, 2009
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  2. Ajbeagles

    Ajbeagles Notebook Evangelist

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    i would stay with 4 gigs but if your upgrading get it from dell because it will be under warranty with your dell products but if its not they wont help you at all with it.
     
    Ajbeagles, Mar 30, 2009
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  3. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    newegg.com

    pointless to upgrade to 6gb, unless ur running a lot of virtual machines/photoshop...
     
    paper_wastage, Mar 30, 2009
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  4. nomoredell

    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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    yea, its pointless if ur runing vista x64 already.
     
    nomoredell, Mar 30, 2009
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  5. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Its easy enough to upgrade the memory yourself - see these instructions if you do:

    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/sxl16/en/sm/memory.htm#wp1180190

    As for ordering, if you are going to 6GB, just order x1 4GB. You already have two of the 2GB modules. Bear in mind, you wont be able to utilize the dual-channel aspect since the modules will be different sizes. To do 8GB (x2 4GB SODIMMS) its not really viable. The cost is way high on those (no matter what brand).

    I wouldn't order from Dell, way overpriced. As mentioned earlier in this thread - try NewEgg.

    For type, see this info over @ crucial.com:
    http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Studio XPS 16
     
    BatBoy, Mar 31, 2009
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  6. StudioXPS16

    StudioXPS16 Notebook Consultant

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    Why does it cost so much ($600?) to upgrade from 4GB to 8GB?
     
    StudioXPS16, Mar 31, 2009
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  7. g00ner

    g00ner Notebook Guru

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    The 4Gb SODIMM's have only just come out. Until production is ramped up they will sell for a premium. Give 3-4 months and hopefully they will come down in price.
     
    g00ner, Mar 31, 2009
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