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Sukeshshef
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August 15th, 2016 20:00
Alienware 17-R3, Kingston Hyper X Impact 32GB 2400MHz memory?
I've just placed an order for the above mentioned item to upgrade my Alienware 17 R3.
I would like to know if there's anyone out there who has used this RAM for their R3.
I've read mixed reviews on the net.
Some say it works while some say its not compatible.
Kindly share your thoughts.
Thank you
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Posted August 24th, 2016 10:00
Confirmed!!!
Same setup as above working nicely and smooth.
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Posted August 16th, 2016 07:00
2400MHz memory was never tested or validated by Dell on this model. These are the 16GB (DDR4, PC4-17000, 2133MHz) sticks we used in the 17-R3 =
Hynix HMA82GS6MFR8N-TF
Samsung M471A2K43BB1-CPB
Micron MTA16ATF2G64HZ-2G1B1
DELL-Chris M (old account)
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Posted August 19th, 2016 08:00
Well, Dell gave an "official" answer, but for what it is worth, I have an Alienware 17 R3, and put in 32GB of Patriot Viper 2400MHz RAM, and it works fine for me. This doesn't answer your question about the Hyper X Impact specifically, but it does answer the more generic "will 2400MHz DIMMs work?" question.
[Note: I am not trying to overclock the system, so I suspect the ram is running at 2133MHz, but it works just fine that way at least].
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Posted August 19th, 2016 12:00
jmcminn1076,
CPU-Z should show you the Viper MHz.
DELL-Chris M (old account)
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Posted August 20th, 2016 10:00
Well if I am reading CPU-Z right, I stand corrected. Yes, it is running them at 1200MHz (which with dual channel access makes 2400MHz). So not only does it work, but it also runs at the higher clock speed.
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Posted August 20th, 2016 15:00
OK, next question:
Does the higher memory speed have any effect on the integrated graphics performance? Should do, since the memory is shared.
Also. do you have the 6700 or the 6820 CPU?
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Posted August 20th, 2016 23:00
I have the 6700 CPU. Honestly, I doubt you can tell the difference between 2400MHz and 2133MHz memory in any real world sense anyway. I'm sure it benchmarks higher, and I'm sure it technically makes the integrated graphics faster, but I doubt it's something that makes a real difference in most normal use.
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Posted August 21st, 2016 20:00
Thanks, that is what I have. I'm sure you're right; but seems like a very low cost extra future-proofing when upgrading the ram, without the downsides of overclocking.
I'm kind of torn - either stick to the Dell validated 3 brands, or some other at 2133MHz (with a small risk around compatibility), or take a bigger risk and go for 2400MHz sticks. Hmm.
And who knows what Alienware might have changed with different iterations of the system board, meantime.
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Posted August 23rd, 2016 03:00
Good day guys, I have just installed the 32GB Ram of 2400 Mhz.
According to CPU-Z, its showing that the Ram is running at its full speed.
I am on the 1.2.8 BIOS.
Is there anyone on BIOS 1.2.15 who has the same Ram modules.
Can anyone confirm it works with the newer BIOS update?
Sukeshshef
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Posted August 24th, 2016 09:00
Hey guys, this is to confirm that;
Kingston Hyper X 32GB (16GBx2) Kit @ 2400 MHz
WORKS with the new Bios (1.3.6) with Stress Tests at its full speed of 2400 MHz.
No additional manual overclocking needed.
The RAM overclocks itsself.
It can be seen in both the BIOS and CPU-Z