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    15 r2 memory problem

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by SpyCracker, Oct 24, 2015.

  1. TheDude1656

    TheDude1656 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah I was able to have it run for a while but it eventually bluescreened on me again. are you running stock cpu speeds and everything else as well?
     
    TheDude1656, Nov 6, 2015
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  2. Irrational23

    Irrational23 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, everything stock right now. I'll start tweaking my CPU and GPU this weekend.
     
    Irrational23, Nov 6, 2015
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  3. Tony V

    Tony V Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone have any luck with kingston ddr4 ram 16gb in the 15 r2 or 17 r3?
     
    Tony V, Nov 14, 2015
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  4. blown9350lx

    blown9350lx Notebook Guru

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    FYI all latest bios update fixes all issues with aftermarket memory. I installed the Hyper X 2400 memory and it is stable going strong. Prior it wouldn't last 10 min without bluescreening.
     
    blown9350lx, Nov 17, 2015
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    epic_ninja420 Notebook Geek

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    Nice, gonna order some now.
     
    epic_ninja420, Nov 17, 2015
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  6. T2050

    T2050 Notebook Deity

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    Let us know how it goes for you, and if can overclock the RAM too?
     
    T2050, Nov 25, 2015
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  7. Tony V

    Tony V Notebook Consultant

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    Tony V, Dec 6, 2015
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  8. SpyCracker

    SpyCracker Notebook Geek

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    Has anyone tried new ram with the new BIOS update? I am waiting to order one.
     
    SpyCracker, Dec 7, 2015
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  9. blown9350lx

    blown9350lx Notebook Guru

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    Yes I installed the Kingston hyperx 2400 memory and it's perfectly stable.
     
    blown9350lx, Dec 9, 2015
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    panzer06 His Imperial Majesty

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    What's the bios number that fixes it? Axx?


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
     
    panzer06, Dec 9, 2015
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  11. blown9350lx

    blown9350lx Notebook Guru

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    After A02 all memory issues were fixed.
     
    blown9350lx, Dec 9, 2015
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