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March 7th, 2021 11:00
Aurora R10, supported memory configuration
Just today purchased Aurora Ryzen Edition R10. Chose the 16GB Dual Channel 3200MHz memory option. Have a few questions...
1. Is it safe to assume 2x8 GB memory modules?
2. How many total memory slots on the B550A mobo?
3. Why does the spec (https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/alienware-aurora-r10-desktop/alienware-aurora-ryzen-setup-and-specifications/memory?guid=guid-b0024580-18d7-4e8e-b494-84193888b9ee&lang=en-us) NOT include 32GB, 4x8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz as a supported configuration?
Thanking the community in advance!
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March 7th, 2021 12:00
1. Only safe to assume if it says (2 x 8GB) between brackets. Otherwise it might just be 16 GB single stick.
2. 4 slots in total, 2 white slots and 2 black. 2 white slots is where the dual sticks go, all 4 slots is where quad sticks go.
3. Because that combination has not been validated by Dell. Only the validated configurations are listed and supported.
The "help me choose" help section for the memory ordering page will not help you much, as it will take you to a help page that has nothing to do with AMD memory configurations: https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/help-me-choose/cp/hmc-memory-consumer
None of that applies to AMD systems as they do not support Intel Optane. With an R10 none of the listed configurations in that table are possible.
When it comes to AMD systems like the R10, you just have to guess what Dell recommends, since they will not tell you.