XPS 435 RAM DDR3 1333 PC310666

Do you really mean can the system be upgraded to 1333 mhz memory?  The system can run either 1066 or 1333  mHZ DDR3 RAM.

Ok, That's what I was wondering. I can't wait to get one of these XPS 435's...and I think I will do the mem upgrade when I get it. Possibly put in 12gb of the 1333 mhz memory a get that baby movin.

Don't waste your money on anything over 4 gigs unless you are going to use a 64 bit OS. A 32 bit Os can only use up to 4 gigs no matter how much physical ram is in the system

Yeah, I know. Most of the XPS 435 come with the 64 bit systems. This is the year 2010.

Yeah, I know. Most of the XPS 435 come with the 64 bit systems. This is the year 2010.

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Jim

Has anyone actually upgraded their memory in the XPS 435 to 1333mhz ram? I do not believe it can be done.

How do you like your XPS 435? I want to upgrade to that unit, but currently rockin the old Dell Dimension E520. Only 2 yrs old but it seems old.

I have the XPS 435T, i7 940 and absolutely love it. I upgraded from an XPS 600 which wasn't quite 2 years old. I liked the XPS 600 but there is no comparison to the 435T. It's blazing fast and whisper quiet.

The only issue I have, and I'll live with it, is that Dell told me prior to purchasing it that it would recognize 1333mhz ram. I guess it does recognize it since all of my ram is accounted for. I have 12GB. However, it is running at 1066MHZ and there is no way, with this MB, to get it to run faster. That being said, I still really like the build quality, appearance and responsiveness. I would recommend it highly to anyone interested.

Below is what we qualified to run -

XPS435MT
F680F DIMM,1GB,1067MHz PC3-8500,128X64
Y996D DIMM,2GB,1067MHz PC3-8500,256X64
TW149 DIMM,1GB,1333MHz PC3-10600,128X64
P223C DIMM,2GB,1333MHz PC3-10600,128X64

XPS 435T
F680F DIMM,1GB,1067MHz PC3-8500,128X64
Y996D DIMM,2GB,1067MHz PC3-8500,256X64
N852H DIMM,4GB,1066MHz PC3-8500,512X64

Memory Modes Supported
* Triple-channel symmetric mode, in which all channels are populated with the same size memory. This configuration yields peak memory performance as all channels are used simultaneously.
* Triple-channel asymmetric mode, in which all channels are populated but with different memory amounts. This configuration yields the performance of a single channel of memory with the combined memory size of the three channels.
* Single-channel mode, in which only one channel is populated.

Thank You - That answers my question. I have an XPS435MT and I just ordered 3 x ($58.99) MEM KINGSTON 2x2G KVR1333D3N9K2/4G - Retail $176.97 from NewEgg. 12G Should work like a charm. I wanted to work on my investment for the next three years. I generally buy a new PC once every 3. This should last a while - hopefully - for my needs. I am a little ticked off that they didnt give me the 2 X 640 GB Raid 0 configuration. Mine comes with a single 750GB Hitachi Sata 2 HDD. But HDD's are cheap. :emotion-2:

Hi everyone,

I am hoping to clarify whether an XPS435 MT is capable of using memory running higher than 1066 mhz.

I have an XPS 435MT with an i7 920 at 2.6ghz with an x58 chipset. Two Dell technical support agents told me today that my motherboard will only support RAM up to 1066, and yet Chris's post above seems to indicate that up to 1333 mhz is OK with this system.

Both agents I spoke to didn't seem that confident in their answers, and so I'm left feeling confused as to what my system is capable of using. I bought this system to be forward compatible, so I would hope it's capable of using faster memory (my plan is to yank the 6 DIMMS of 1 GB memory and get 6 x 2 GB DDR3 triple channel, hopefully at least 1333 mhz.)

Does anyone know? Has anyone used memory higher than 1066 mhz with this system, and did you need to do any special tweaks to make it work?

I'm a novice in terms of these things, so thanks for your help.

Here are my system specs as shipped:

System Type: Studio XPS Desktop 435MT Ship Date: 12/30/2008 Dell IBU: Canada

Quantity Parts # Part Description 1 M516K Base,Matrix Tank Desktop N-PFC,Extreme Performance System,435MT 1 01323 INFO,NO ITEM 1 M679K Ship Group,Mini Tower,435MT English,DAO/BCC 1 P412K KIT,DOC,BDR,ENG,435MT,DAO/BCC 1 N971H Module,Cord,Power,125V,2M,C13 United States 1 5120P Cord,Power,125V,6Feet,SJT, Unshielded 1 GM493 Module,Label,Microsoft,WindowsVista Os,Premium,Dimension 1 CU031 Module,Mouse,2BTN,Optical Black,Logitech,DI 1 XN966 Kit,Mouse,Universal Serial Bus,2BTN,Optical,Logitech 1 D455M Bloomfield 1 P178K Thermal Module,Mini Tower 435MT 1 T511J Module,Processor,I7-920,2.66 Bloomfield,XPS DT 1 C976J Processor,I7-920,2.66,8MB Bloomfield,C0 1 K673K Module,Dual In-line Memory Module,6GB,6X1GB,1066 1 F680F Dual In-line Memory Module,1G 1066,128X64,8,240,1RX8 1 55956 Info,No Modem included 1 54981 MOD,INFO,NOSPEAKER 1 G562D Module,DVD+/-RW,16,Serial ATA BARE,PLDS 1 DW804 Assembly,Dvd+/-rw,16X,Half Height,BARE,Plds 1 K102D Module,Card,Graphics,M204,C Inspiron 1 J8461 Assembly,Cable,Video,Lead Free 1 K629C Card,Graphics,256,3650,M204 1 F906G Display,Flat Panel Display,23 S2309W,Dell Americas Organization 1 T300C Module,Keyboard,104,United States,DT1 1 T269C Keyboard,104,United States Multi-media,Consumer,Darfon Electronics, Corp 1 H759K Module,Media,Digital Video Disk Drive,Driver,Resource DVD435MT 1 TY819 Module,Flash Storage Device Universal Serial Bus,Enhanced BARE,Medium Tower,Inspiron 1 NT424 Assembly,Cable,FLEX-BAY MNTW/SLTW 1 XN068 Assembly,Flash Storage Device Universal Serial Bus,Reader Enhanced,BARE,Teac 1 XN183 Module,Hard Drive,1TRB,S2,#1 Hitachi,GEM-K 1 GX780 Hard Drive,1TRB,S2,7.2,32M HIT-GEM,V2 1 CM132 Module,Software,Mcafee,9,30DAYEnglish,Across Line Of Business 1 P349J Module,Software,Adobe,Reader 9.0,Multi-language 1 XM544 Module,Software,PC-RESTORE Transactional Line Of Business 1 Y573C Module,Software,Roxio,10.2 Dell Edition 1 P005H Kit,Software,Roxio,10.2-0,DellEdition 1 J019D Module,Software,DELL-DOCK Consumer 1 JP927 Module,Software,DELL-WELCOME Transactional Line Of Business 1 M433H Module,Software,Quick Fix Engineering,VHP64SP1,CDT 1 N270H Module,Software,VHP64SP1,CDT English,D/B 1 P166F Module,Software,VHP32/64 Certificate Of Authenticity 1 U264H Module,Software,VHP64SP1 Digital Video Disk Drive,MUL5 D/B 1 N172H KIT,Software,VHP64SP1,Digital Video Disk Drive,Multiple,5 1 T013C Module,Software,Works,9 English 1 R020C Kit,Software,Works,9,English 1 P108X Module,Software,Data Safe Online,1.1,English 1 T190H Module,Software,Data Safe Online,2GB-PAY 1 P038K ASSY,CHAS,MNTW,435MT,NPFC,L6 1 P041K Assembly,Heatsink,Fan,Mini Tower

Both answers are correct. I have a xps 435mt with 12gb of triple channel 1333 memory installed and it works like a charm. The BIOS even reports the memory with the correct speed. But the memory will only run at 1066 max. And since the BIOS offers no way to change the memory timing, we're stuck at 1066. Dell (probably correctly) didn't allow any tweaks in the BIOS. While the xps 435mt is a fine system, the case,power supply, and cooling wouldn't survive those over-clockers ;-).

I would go for matching triple channel 1066 sticks.

Love the xps435mt - it is a rocket.

Hi All XPS 9000 owners!

I own one and Dell 's sales information states that it supports 1333MHz memory. Wrong. I have 8GB of Crucial loaded in mine. It registers 1066MHz in the BIOS with no application to change with a A16 BIOS upgrade. Is it time for Dell to provide the a upgrade for us to use this memory? Or do we have to go to the aftermarket.

I have the same issue, I have 2 modules of matching 1333MHZ memory, however the BIOS shows 1066MHZ.

Dell marketed it as a high end, highly expandable system but failed to provide such an easy change in their BIOS. Should we, the owners, push for that to happen?