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    Why is my RAM not running at 2133Mhz?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Ezio99, Sep 3, 2018.

  1. Ezio99

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    Ezio99, Sep 3, 2018
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    You got it right lol
    You are running Dual-Channel mode = 2133MHz

    Check my RAM. It runs @ 2666

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    c69k, Sep 3, 2018
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    Yep...times 2.
     
    Vistar Shook, Sep 3, 2018
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    I'm anoob to this, I thought dual channel meant the ram had to be set in pairs? The frequency is half on the up and half on the down?
     
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    DDR4–>Double Data Rate 4 -I believe it’s referred to as such because it can send and receive twice per clock.
     
    forbyefor_gold_eagle, Sep 3, 2018
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    LOL I don't know. :))))))))))))))))
     
    c69k, Sep 3, 2018
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    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    Papusan, Sep 4, 2018
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    Its working correctly . You can use 2400MHz or 2667MHz RAM on skylake w/o any problems but Intel NUC kits have been tested on 2400MHz and only Papusan and others use Samsung 2667MHz on Skylake.
    Ripjaws 2x8GB 2800MHz works and its restricted to 16GB. Check this link out http://compatibleproducts.intel.com/ProductDetails/ExportPeripheralInfo?moduleName=Intel® NUC&productType=Kits&productName=Intel® NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK
    If you want HyperX impact module check CMT labs for more info. You need latest HyperX manufactured in late 2016 or mid 2017 for it to work on AW. c69k's memory is incompatible on skylake since I tried similar model with 2400MHz that spits out random memory errors or freezing & when I swapped to stock it works fine.
    If you want Samsung DRAM, look for Apacer module or Samsung OEM DRAM for better speed.
     
    Vasudev, Sep 4, 2018
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