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    Which memory for Alienware 15R3?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Snooze1988, Jan 21, 2017.

  1. Snooze1988

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    Hi I would like to upgrade my 8GB memory on my Alienware 15r3 (6700HQ). Which 16GB Kit do you recommend?
     
    Snooze1988, Jan 21, 2017
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    Kingsto HyperX, Crucial, Corsair and G-Skill are good. Just make sure you match correct MHz either 2133/2400/2667 MHz
     
    Vasudev, Jan 22, 2017
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    Just wondering, how can I test my DDR4 ram is actually 2400 MHz?

    Edit, this is my screenshot from CpuZ
    http://imgur.com/G6HxYEJ
     
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    Its running correctly. Take whatever result you get, and multiply by two because double data rate, and you get the rated ram speed.
     
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    But the stock one has 2667Mhz. Clearly, Kingston has lower latency. Just check the CAS readings using CPU-z or hwinfo.
     
    Vasudev, Jan 24, 2017
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