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What ram sticks are compatible with Alienware Aurora?
I have an lga1366 Alienware 4VWF2 MS-7591 motherboard that I got from a used Alienware desktop, and I'm wondering what ram brands/sticks should work with it?
I've tried a few Kingston and Samsung DDR3 sticks, but they haven't worked. I think the model of the computer is the Aurora R2.
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February 10th, 2018 14:00
That's from an Aurora-R1 (with Intel x58 chipset). The PDF manual should still be available.
Memory type: Tri-Channel DDR3 and DDR3-XMP 240-pin DIMM
Individual DIMM Capacities allowed: 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB (only)
1066 MHz and 1333 MHz - Maximum 24 GB
1600 MHz XMP - Maximum 12 GB
Type Slots
1066 MHz and 1333 MHz DDR3 Slots 1, 3, and 5 or slots 1- 6
1600 MHz DDR3-XMP Slots 1, 3, and 5
An Aurora R1 (with Intel i7-9xx processor and Intel x58 chipset) supports Tri-Channel memory if done right. It will hold 2 Banks of 3 DIMMs = 6 DIMMs total. All DIMMs installed in machine should match VERY closely (for optimal compatibility and less problems). On top of that, DIMMs in each Memory Bank (set of 3) must be COMPLETELY IDENTICAL. Memory DIMMs should be purchased and installed in perfectly matched sets of 3.
My Aurora-R1 came with six 2gb (1333mhz) DIMMs installed.
Aurora-R1 1333mhz DIMMs (zoom-in)
ELPIDA 2GB 2Rx8 PC3-10600 U-9-10-B0