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XPS 8500 - upgrading ram?
Hello, I’ seriously thinking of buyin the XPS 8500 at $1199 Australian. It has only 4gb of ram, can I upgrade the ram at a later date?
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Hello, I’ seriously thinking of buyin the XPS 8500 at $1199 Australian. It has only 4gb of ram, can I upgrade the ram at a later date?
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tetrapackage
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June 25th, 2012 05:00
XPS 8500 can support up to 32GB RAM, as what it states on its specifications. Though most released models can only hold up to 16GB.
DELL-Satnam S
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June 25th, 2012 06:00
Hi,
Welcome to the Community.
XPS 8500 Has four memory connectors & Maximum memory this system can hold is 32GB .
Memory capacity is 4GB & 8GB . As you have the 4GB memory in the computer you will be upgrade later .
You can also check the specification of this model (XPS 5800) in the following link .
http://dell.to/LLiD1a
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Satnam
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gtfinchy
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August 15th, 2012 08:00
IS there a motherboard view somewhere that shows the RAM slots?? I am probably going to order RAM for mine that is coming in Friday & I'm wondering about the RAM modules that have integrated heat sinks (Corsair, etc.) I'd like to see what the inside of the box looks like, but haven't found a photo like that yet.
RoHe
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August 15th, 2012 10:00
There's a diagram of the motherboard on page 21, here.
Before you buy any RAM for the XPS 8500, I suggest you read this thread on the topic. And be sure your system comes with -or you update to- the latest version of BIOS (A06) :emotion-5:
gtfinchy
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August 15th, 2012 11:00
Thank you, I've seen that manual. but the graphic diagram just isn't the same as a photograph. I've researched the RAM from that thread you mention, but appreciate the link for the next person reading this.
RoHe
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August 15th, 2012 20:00
What you see is what you get.
Unless some user has posted a photo of the motherboard on these forums (which is possible), I don't think you'll find anything other than that one diagram.
Hope you enjoy the new system assuming you buy it down there in OZ!
techknight99
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August 23rd, 2012 21:00
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2-8GB 1Gx64 DDR3 1600 UDIMM 240-PIN 1.35v Crucial.com CL=11
1.35 V is better than 1.5... get crucial/micron and save money.
Spent money on Cosair XMP 9-9-9-24 and it only ran at 1333mhz... Switched to Crucial
Do not buy Corsair! XMP is not possible so your ram will not work at 1600mhz! Stick to Crucial for $94 US for 16GB ... 1.35V
Dell XPS 8500 | Win 7 Enterprise 64 bit | Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3400mhz
32GB Crucial DDR3 1600mhz @ 1.35V | SAMSUNG 830 Series 128GB SATA III
Seagate 1 TB SATA 7200 RPM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 1GB GDDR5
gtfinchy
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August 24th, 2012 06:00
I bought the Crucial RAM, but not at $94! It was $131 per 16GB set, so bought a full 32GB. Works fine now... I've made photos of the motherboard & will upload as soon as reasonable.
techknight99
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August 24th, 2012 11:00
Call the Crucial support desk...they will usually make a one time price refund for a price drop. I paid $161 per 16GB..they gave me a refund at $131... They refused to give me a refund at $94.
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August 10th, 2013 09:00
this my computer name dell XPS 8500 problem Windows does not repair again so i hav recovery dvd Windows but does not work Anh i was start again and iwas put button f9 or f10 for install my computer again so does not work any more so now nothings else work in computer no have Windows starting again i was lost my Windows in my computer so i need Your help plaese have me how to fix my computer Windows again thanks alot
rdunnill
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August 10th, 2013 13:00
Yes. I have an XPS 8500 and can confirm that it works well with off-the-shelf DDR3 modules.