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    RAM: 4 to 6 or 8

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Reac, Feb 25, 2012.

  1. Reac

    Reac Newbie

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    I'm looking to add more RAM. Where's the best place to buy? Can someone link me? Thinking of going to at least 6, maybe 8. Thoughts?
     
    Reac, Feb 25, 2012
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    What is the current amount of RAM you have now? Because there are only 2 slot of RAM on the M14x, so the max is 8GB (unless someone invent a 8GB RAM stick, lol)
     
    CGSDR, Feb 25, 2012
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    Are there 4 gig sticks already??? How much how much
     
    c69k, Feb 25, 2012
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    4GB + 2GB is more than enough for gaming. 8 is overdoing it unless you do heavy Adobe/3D work ;)

    As previously linked in the gaming forum section:

     
    Voodooi, Feb 25, 2012
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    Sigwolf, Feb 25, 2012
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    Just go with 8. Its dual channel so itll run faster, its not that much more, and you wont have to upgrade again for a while. Itll be the standard soon enough
     
    Gearsguy, Feb 25, 2012
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    Sigwolf this is awesome +rep ... your first post lol
     
    c69k, Feb 25, 2012
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    If you have 4 get 8
    If you have 2 get 8
    8 Gb is 30
    4 Gb is 20

    Ram upgrade is not even fraction of the cost of m14x.

    8Gb stick go on sale around $55.

    Above price assuming US.
     
    baii, Feb 25, 2012
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    ^^ Yes, Fry's had a 2x8Gb Corsair kit for 109$ a few days ago ;)
     
    katalin_2003, Feb 25, 2012
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    That's good then, but as I expect, it is kinda too expensive for now, btw rep+ for the info., but there is one question I forgot to ask the OP, what are you going to do with that much RAM? Because I have 6GB atm, and it is more than enough except for when I do some video editing/processing.

    One more thing, if you going to upgrade more than 8GB, make sure that the CPU can support it, however for most CPU that offer on M14x, the average max is 16GB for the standard SB CPU, and 32GB for the Extreme Edition.
     
    CGSDR, Feb 25, 2012
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    No problem at all. I've been researching laptops for months, and finally decided on an M14X. It should be here before the end of the week, and the waiting is driving me nuts... I only went with 8GB, btw, which I know is more than I need at this point. I tend to keep computers for the long haul, so I like to leave room for expansion, but I figure if it can handle 16GB, I can upgrade it myself at a later date if need be. 8GB gives me breathing room without me needing to think about expansion for awhile.
     
    Sigwolf, Feb 25, 2012
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    Gearsguy explained it correctly. If you need to upgrade, its better if you go for 8gb instead of 6gb. because with 8 gb you have two modules of 4 gb each which run in dual channel synchronous mode . If you get 6 gb, that would be like 4+2 and runs in asynchronous mode. I dont think there is a stark difference in performance but since you are already going for an upgrade 8gb makes better sense due to its dual channel cycle and future proofing for now. Even in future, i guess if you want to sell your RAM modules for further upgrade, you will get better deal people look for similar modules like 2+2 or 4+4. If price difference is not much ( and i am sure it is not) then i would strongly suggest 8GB.
     
    nuaron, Feb 26, 2012
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    squeeb, Feb 26, 2012
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