Is this RAM Compatible

JobsforFun · Jul 28, 2015

I was thinking about getting this RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104516

But I am unsure if this will work with my DELL (yes I know didn't have the choice about getting it) Inspiron 3847. I am currently in the process of getting parts for a new custom built PC but I was wondering if I would be able to put those 2 sticks of RAM into my current PC because my current RAM seems to not be able to compete.

I could not find a parts list for my actual PC, I do have a Dell Inspiron 3847 but I have a i5-4440 CPU

Darkbreeze · Jul 28, 2015

The memory controller on that i3, along with the probable board that came with that Dell unit, are HIGHLY unlikely to be capable of supporting DDR3 2133mhz RAM and if it does, it will likely be downclocked to 1333 or 1600mhz.

iam2thecrowe · Jul 28, 2015

http://ark.intel.com/products/77480/Intel-Core-i3-4130-Processor-3M-Cache-3_40-GHz

unless the dell motherboard is capable of memory controller overclock, the most you can run is 1600mhz 1.5v ram. And i highly doubt it is capable of memory controller overclock.

JobsforFun · Jul 28, 2015

Woops! Sorry I posted the wrong computer, my PC has an i5 not an i3

Tradesman1 · Jul 28, 2015

Dell prob has 1600 as the max their BIOS will support as it's a prebuilt with a locked BIOS

JobsforFun · Jul 28, 2015

That would not surprise me, I made a mistake with what my PC parts were, would this work with an i5?

Darkbreeze · Jul 28, 2015

As stated, most if not all OEM units like that Dell machine, come with a locked bios that has very few configurable settings. Prebuilt system manufacturers don't like to have you in the BIOS changing settings for the most part so it's doubtful you can configure RAM that's faster than 1600mhz.

It will either work, at one speed or another, automatically, or it won't.

JobsforFun · Jul 28, 2015

Darkbreeze :

Basically its a hit or a miss if the RAM will work?

Tradesman1 · Jul 28, 2015

Correct, basically 50/50 and if it does play it will prob be at 1333 or 1600

JobsforFun · Jul 28, 2015

Tradesman1 :

If it doesn't work what can I expect it to happen? I don't want my computer to break or something if it does turn out to not work XD. I don't mind what the speed is currently since I am still using a terrible Dell with a PSU and a GPU I installed.

Sorry for being such a PC noob XD this is my first time building my PC. Also I wanted to say thanks for all the help you guys are willing to provide

Darkbreeze · Jul 29, 2015

Your computer won't "break". It will simply fail to post and will likely give you beep codes. Simply put your old RAM back in if it won't boot, or reset the CMOS and try again with the other RAM, and then if it still doesn't work, swap the old RAM back in.

JobsforFun · Jul 29, 2015

Darkbreeze :

Thanks for all the help! Thought I might as well join this form community since every time I Google something about PC's this form comes up

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Darkbreeze · Jul 29, 2015

It's a good place to find help or just ask questions about something you're interested in. Welcome aboard.

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