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    Where do I get 2 x 4gb RAM for my M15X

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by nastynickk, May 17, 2009.

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    When I ordered my Alienware m15x I had the option to get it with 8gb of RAM from Alienware but I decided I'd just do it myself. Now I can't find anywhere to buy it and when I look at Crucial's website they don't even say it is compatible to do so. Anyone know where I can get this stuff?
     
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    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    What Cas Latency is best?
     
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    What do you think the best ones are? Are the expensive ones really much better? What makes them better?
     
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    no I don't want to buy them yet I will in december prices will be about half ..
    I have even 4GB but I need to know what is the best cas latency mine is CL6
    Need to know what is better below
    CL1 or CL2 or CL3 or CL4 or CL5 or CL6 or CL7 or CL8 or CL9 etc.
     
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    The lower the better..
     
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    true. not that you'd notice.
     
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    Unless you're maxing out your memory now, most people don't need more than 4GB. Personally, the cheapest memory w/ lifetime warranty (all the good brands have this) works the best. You won't notice any difference btw lower CAS or higher frequency or anything like that, it's all a marketing gimmick.
     
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