Memory Upgrade For Dell Alienware M14x R2

[kene1407]

I have read every topic . But i cant find the answer for me. Please give me some advice
I have alien ware m14x R2 its come with Ivy Bridge. I'm considering upgrade from 6gb (OME from dell) to 8gb with Corair Vengeance

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Laptop Memory Model CMSX8GX3M2A1600C9

But I saw the picture of that package its said Compatible with I7 second ? how about the Ivy Bridge ?

Last question abt the memory there are several choice for memory upgrade. So i don't know which one is the best follow these ram.

1/ Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 HyperX Plug n Play Laptop Memory Model KHX1600C9S3P1K2/8G
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104257&Tpk=KHX1600C9S3P1K2%2f8G


2/ Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Laptop Memory Model KHX1600C9S3K2/8GX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104230#top


3/ CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Laptop Memory Model CMSX8GX3M2A1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233242


Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Here is my system.
External System Details:
System Name and Type: Laptop - Alienware M14x R2
Monitor: 14.0" High Def+ (900p/1600x900) with WLED backlight
KeyBoard: English Keyboard
Mouse: Razer Trons
Battery: 63WHr 8-Cell Primary Battery
Internal Performance Components:
Processor: 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.3GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
Memory: 6GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz
Hard Drive: 750GB 7,200 RPM SATA 3Gb/s
80gb Intel 310 mSSD
Video Card: 2 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M with Optimus™
Optical Drive: Slot Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) (Your computer will only play BluRay if it is specifically listed here)
Internet & Communication Features:
Wireless: Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 With Bluetooth 4.0

 

[AntiZig]

Hi,
first of all, none of your links work.

second, all those modules will work as long as they are compatible with the motherboard and will fit in size. So, you'll need to find the motherboard make/model and head over to the manufacturer website for certified list of approved RAM.

On the other hand you could bite the bullet and buy the sticks, but there's a possibility they won't work correctly. I don't know if the BIOS on the alienware is locked or not, if it is, then I doubt you'll be able to troubleshoot RAM problems, in which case you'll have to return the ones that don't work and buy other.

 

[kene1407]

Hi,
first of all, none of your links work.

second, all those modules will work as long as they are compatible with the motherboard and will fit in size. So, you'll need to find the motherboard make/model and head over to the manufacturer website for certified list of approved RAM.

On the other hand you could bite the bullet and buy the sticks, but there's a possibility they won't work correctly. I don't know if the BIOS on the alienware is locked or not, if it is, then I doubt you'll be able to troubleshoot RAM problems, in which case you'll have to return the ones that don't work and buy other.

Hi
So sorry for the link I just post. Could you please double check on that again? thanks

I got this one is same mine but different system. that Bios is same as mine right now.
Can you just follow this link. there is alienware systems
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1508/pg7/alienware-m14x-r2-ivy-bridge-laptop-review-os-and-software.html