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    Alienware 15 R3 RAM Question

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Razor2, Dec 30, 2016.

  1. Razor2

    Razor2 Notebook Deity

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    I have an Alienware 15 R3 with 8Gb 2400Mhz RAM and want to upgrade it with another 8Gb Stick. I bought a 8Gb 2400Mhz Hyperx, installed it and now both run on 2133Mhz.

    Any idea why?
     
    Razor2, Dec 30, 2016
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  2. Vasudev

    Vasudev Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Does it show 16GB as installed memory? Which brand was the stock RAM?
     
    Vasudev, Dec 30, 2016
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    It shows 16Gb. The stock ram is SK Hynix.
     
    Razor2, Dec 30, 2016
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    Anyone ideas?
     
    Razor2, Jan 1, 2017
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  5. el_pitaya

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    Idk my laptop will arrive this week (hopefully) and I will check the stock RAM (8gb also) and the clocks!
     
    el_pitaya, Jan 1, 2017
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  6. Mechanized Menace

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    It depends on the specs of each stick of ram. That is why it's recommended to use 2 sticks from the same manufacturer.

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    Mechanized Menace, Jan 2, 2017
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    Just check memory timings of both stock and new RAM sticks, I bet its different that's the reason causing it.
     
    Vasudev, Jan 3, 2017
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    Can I use G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Laptop Memory Model F4-2400C16S-8GRS ? Will the RAM TIMING MATCH ? I don't know what the stock ram timing is , g skill has CL 16 , the voltage and MHz is same as the stock , I.e. 2400mhz 1.2v 8gb
     
    tilak parikh, Apr 21, 2017
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    Everyone's RAM source could be different, so it's best if you check for yourself using a program like CPU-Z or HWInfo.
     
    shutterbc, Apr 23, 2017
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