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    DDR3L RAM Upgrade - Alienware 18

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ICNMatt, Jul 19, 2013.

  1. ICNMatt

    ICNMatt Notebook Geek

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    I wondered if anyone could point me in the right direction.

    I received my Alienware 18 a couple of days ago and tried to install my Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz cl9 RAM in it. After installation, it would not boot so I would guess that the system can't handle 1.5v RAM - DDR3L is obviously 1.35v.

    Now, my question... I cant seem to find any decent DDR3L RAM to upgrade! Is there anything on the market that would be a nice upgrade on the 1600mhz cl11 that comes with the AW?

    I am in the UK if that helps.

    Ideally I would want DDR3L 1600mhz cl9 but would settle for cl10. I would also prefer these to be in 8GB sticks.
     
    ICNMatt, Jul 19, 2013
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    I would suggest that there is a very negligible real world difference from what you have and what you want.

    I would not be looking to upgrade - even if availability and the price was favorable.

    Is there a specific reason to need these slightly higher spec's?
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jul 19, 2013
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  3. ICNMatt

    ICNMatt Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for the reply. Well my issue is mainly because I only ordered this machine with 8GB thinking I could put my Corsair RAM in. I do lots of photo and video editing so idelly need 32GB.

    My only other option is to get 4 sticks of 8gb direct from Dell.
     
    ICNMatt, Jul 19, 2013
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    tilleroftheearth, Jul 19, 2013
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  5. ICNMatt

    ICNMatt Notebook Geek

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    Yeah thats not too bad actually. I'll give Dell a call for prices on theirs.

    Cheers! :)
     
    ICNMatt, Jul 19, 2013
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  6. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Check in the Alienware M18x Subforum. They have a great group of knowledgeable people and would know the limits of the system.
     
    DR650SE, Jul 19, 2013
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  7. Marksman30k

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    If you get oem Samsung 30nm green sodimm 1.35v they can easily run cl9, 1866 cl10, 2133 cl12 or some can even get them to 2400 cl14 (ask Prema). You might need the unlocked alien ware modded bios floating around. And a copy of thaiphoon burner.
     
    Marksman30k, Jul 21, 2013
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  8. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    You can get Kingston RAM that will run at 1866MHz at 32GB if I recall correctly. I know what you mean by photo editing.

    Typhoon burner is a real nice tool as well that as all ready been mentioned. I used it to increase my clock speeds.
     
    homank76, Jul 21, 2013
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  9. FredFlint_

    FredFlint_ Notebook Consultant

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    I have 32gb of Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz cl9 in my m18 R1 and it works ok. Dont know why it would not work in the new m18.
     
    FredFlint_, Jul 21, 2013
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