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    AW18 DD3L 2133 MHz RAM

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by DoubleHelixx, Aug 22, 2020.

  1. DoubleHelixx

    DoubleHelixx Notebook Geek

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    I've installed 2x 8GB sticks of 2133 MHz RAM in an AW18, Windows 10. When I check RAM in Task Manager its speed is listed as 2133MHz. I've not installed any software to increase or change clock speeds.

    I've read some other software adjustments were needed to be made to have this RAM run at 2133MHz in the AW18. Is this the case here or am I running at full speed?

    Thank you in advance!

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    DoubleHelixx, Aug 22, 2020
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    Reciever D! For Dragon!

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    I guess you could also use cpu-z to verify it
     
    Reciever, Aug 22, 2020
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    DoubleHelixx Notebook Geek

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    Thanks @TheReciever. CPU-Z reveals it is running at 1600. Guess I will have to buy Taiphoon Burner to reflash the RAM.

    Any other options would be welcome.
     
    DoubleHelixx, Aug 23, 2020
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