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    Which RAM would I benefit more from?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by homank76, Jun 6, 2013.

  1. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    I’m looking to upgrade the RAM in my Alienware M18x from the current 16GB @ 1600 MHz. Main reason for the upgrade is that I’m big into photography and shoot RAW with my D800 which creates some huge files. When I go into CS6 and create HDR images it takes a while and my RAM usage will hit 14 GB. I’m also looking into start doing video edits so rendering that I could use an upgrade.

    My question is should I upgrade to 16GB @ 2133 MHz or would I be better off with 32 GB @ 1600 MHz?

    Thanks for any input.
     
    homank76, Jun 6, 2013
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    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    My vote goes for 32GB @ 1600MHz.
     
    Marecki_clf, Jun 6, 2013
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    I agree 32GB @ 1600MHz. You won't see any practical improvement with the faster RAM.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 6, 2013
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    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    32gb 1600.
     
    sangemaru, Jun 6, 2013
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    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    For what your doing photo and video the more ram the better....but faster ram won't benefit more....unless your running a server then the speed might benefit you more...
     
    StormJumper, Jun 6, 2013
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    Definitely more RAM over slightly faster (same capacity) RAM...
     
    Jarhead, Jun 6, 2013
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  7. tilleroftheearth

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    If the price is even slightly similar, I would go for the fastest modules you can afford - yes, you will feel a difference (much more responsive O/S, etc...).


    Can you even buy 2133MHz 8GB Sodimms?


    But going to 32GB is not even in question: (you needed that from when you bought your notebook and/or even before you bought the D800).


    ...
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jun 6, 2013
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  8. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    If I could find 8GB sticks at 2133 I wouldn't even have asked the question as I would have just bought it...would be getting best of both worlds then.
     
    homank76, Jun 7, 2013
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    32GB I would get. Just for size and stability.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Jun 7, 2013
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    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    I guess 32 GB of RAM it will be.

    Thanks everyone.
     
    homank76, Jun 7, 2013
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