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StromBring3r
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May 10th, 2021 02:00
Aurora R12, 11900KF, will this 3600MHz ram work?
Hi All ,
would like to check with the community , will the below ram work as per intent with Alienware R12 11900KF ?
Model : CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3600MHz C18 Memory Kit
If it will not work , what is the worse i would expect and what is the best setting to do with ?
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Posted May 10th, 2021 06:00
Vanadiel is correct!
For all other Aurora R12 owner's =
* Open the sticky, "FAQ Alienware Desktops"
* Open, "FAQ Aurora R12"
DELL-Chris M (old account)
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Posted May 11th, 2021 13:00
Actually...faster RAM can be used in a slower slot. It will simply use the lower clock speed. So it is possible that it could work given the same type of RAM. Dell doesn't test 3rd party RAM with their motherboards though so there's no way for certain to say that it will work or not. Theoretically it should...But in practice certain motherboards don't like to work with some RAM. Which is why motherboard manufacturers have a compatibility list.
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Posted May 11th, 2021 14:00
"If it will not work , what is the worse i would expect and what is the best setting to do with ?"
Worst to expect: (1) no boot; (2) boot but BSODs or performance issues; (3) works, but downclocked to 2133/2400.
If you do try, start out with XMP and all OC disabled. Also, clear CMOS before booting with the new RAM.
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Posted May 11th, 2021 20:00
using by XMP 1 / XMP 2? Good to know it work
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Posted May 11th, 2021 21:00
Based on his post here it sounds like he was only able to get XMP 1 to work. https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/Aurora-R12-Unacceptable-BIOS-Z490-configuration-11th-Gen-Intel/td-p/7855848/page/12
"stormina33
05-11-2021 01:52 PM
Does anyone know why I wouldn’t have the option for xmp 2 in bios it only had xmp 1 enable or disable. I’ve tried every ram configuration as well"5606
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Posted May 12th, 2021 04:00
Ive only gotten xmp 1 through all different ram configurations.. 3200-3600mhz 8-32gb even with the stock ram I bought with the machine. There’s only one option available, it’s the bios that’s broken. The ram @3600mhz works fine. I have two 16gb sticks in. It also says 32 gb@ 3600 MHz in task bar.. but if you arnt aware of the current ram issues you should look it up. There is supposed to be an update soon.
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Posted July 6th, 2021 11:00
How did you set up this?
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Posted July 8th, 2021 12:00
Go to bios and xmp it . But it will run at gear 2 which lead to high latency.
intel design it as intended to push higher ram speed but due to dell given old mobo chipstep therefore you could not select on gear 1
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Posted May 10th, 2021 03:00
No, because that is 3600 MHz ram. R12 only supports up to 3400 MHz ram.
If you do use it, it might or might not work due to the XMP profiles being for 3600 MHz environments.
These boards are very picky when it comes to memory support.
Alienware Aurora R12 Setup and Specifications