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    Memory Upgrade for GX740?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by lostsurfer, Jan 22, 2013.

  1. lostsurfer

    lostsurfer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Heard that the gx740 i7 will take up to 16gb, will it take 1333? I've seen where some people say that they can only get it to see 1066? Havn't had the chance to take off the bottom cover so see how many slots it has but guessing 2?

    So can I go for 2x8 of 1333? Is there anything that needs to be done in bios to get it to see the full 16gb?
     
    lostsurfer, Jan 22, 2013
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    You need a quad to run 1333mhz and the i7s quads will work with 8GB dimms or so I have read.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 22, 2013
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    lostsurfer Notebook Enthusiast

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    lostsurfer, Jan 22, 2013
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    As any other sodimm yes.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 22, 2013
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    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    It should work with 0 problems.
     
    Marecki_clf, Jan 23, 2013
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    lostsurfer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys for the confirmation, +1 for you both.. Marecki_clf been checking your pics and post for reference for upgrading my gx740, you and meaker are the men when it comes to the gx740..I've found a 6970m I'm thinking about installing, and if so like your help and do a post walk-thru with pics as we install, etc..If your interested let me know, next is a new screen for 1080p support. :)
     
    lostsurfer, Jan 23, 2013
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    Yes, they are. :thumbsup: And absolutely follow up! Your experience might differ from someone else's, so it helps to provide feedback on the experience.

    Memory is a simple component upgrade, so be prepared for a challenge when taking on upgrading the GPU and screen. ;)
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 23, 2013
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  8. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    I'm always happy to help :)
     
    Marecki_clf, Jan 24, 2013
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