Memory upgrade for m17x r2.

[Pursuit]

I would like to upgrade ram on my m17xr2 from 4gb to 8gb,

Here is the ram that I found on ebay:

SAMSUNG DDR3 1333 8GB (2x4GB) SO-DIMM Alienware M17x (eBay item 300509592881 end time 28-Feb-11 11:53:48 AEDST) : Computers Networking

The question is this a good brand/price for our m17x?

any suggestions please.

[Brian]

It's the standard ram that Dell ships with the R2. Did you notice the high shipping price? If you're in Australia, you might be better off just buying something locally there. I am not really a proponent of low latency modules for the R2 either (e.g. Kingston HyperX) because I haven't seen any evidence that they provide added performance vs the standard stuff Dell ships. Furthermore, low latency modules require higher voltage in order to remain stable at higher bclk settings.

[Pursuit]

Thanks for quick reply,Brian

yeah, the shipping cost is high. I would give it a miss.

Found this here locally,please tell me what do you think. Thanks

Corsair CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9 - $128.70 - Centre Com

[Brian]

Corsair makes good memory, if the price is right then go for it.

[GetFound]

I'm running the G.Skill 1333 pair and it has been good.

G.Skill 1333

[Pursuit]

I'm running the G.Skill 1333 pair and it has been good.

G.Skill 1333

Yeah, nice ones. Getfound.............but Newegg won't ship them to Australia!

[Michael]

Yeah, nice ones. Getfound.............but Newegg won't ship them to Australia!

i found newegg to be really tightassed about the payment methods. I have a shipping address in US but they neither accept my international credit card nor my Paypal.

[TMI]

Corsair makes good memory, if the price is right then go for it.

Brian,

Just curious - is your current memory an aftermarket upgrade? If so, what brand?

[Pursuit]

Here is the memory that I ended up with. Strontium SRT4G86S1-H9H - $159.00 - Centre Com

the price is not right on website! I paid $130 AUD for 2x4gb kit........I also pickup a 500gb momentus XT while I was at the shop as a treat for myself.