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May 13th, 2012 11:00
XPS 15 L501x memory upgrade configuration demystified?
Ok guys, have an XPS 15 L501x notebook with no complaints about it til now...
I need to upgrade to have 8GB of RAM and noted the following:
- The laptop comes with 2, 2GB DDR3 PC-10600/1333Mhz DIMMs CAS LATENCY 9 (CL-9) (in my case manufactured by Nanya Technology for Dell).
- The chipset for the L501x is in my case at least an Intel HM57, which runs a Memory Bus @1066Mhz (actually dual channel @533Mhz)
- Also If you take a look at the real memory timings supported by the Chipset indicates support for CL8 timing....(look at the image below).
So the thing is this configuration comes with a set of DIMMS that of course work with no problem but under a clock setting and frequency/speed different wo what the Chipset supports.
Also if I check the memory upgrade recommendation for XPS 15 from the parts website at dell.com, you will see DDR3 PC3-10600 @1333Mhz (meaning CL9 as well).
So.....Have anyone else noted this before upgrading your memory config? Does a claim applies in this case, in order to get the right DIMMs timing ? And finally should I upgrade using DDR-3 PC3-10600 CL9(most common today) or look for DDR3-PC8500 @1066Mhz CL8 or 7.
Thanks for any comments!


Mary G
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May 13th, 2012 13:00
See what www.crucial.com offers here-- www.crucial.com/.../listparts.aspx
Crucial guarantees the memory will work and they have good prices and support.
ddude1234
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May 13th, 2012 16:00
thanks for that Mary, even that type of DIMM might work fine it doesnt matches the specs of the chipset
Jarvichi
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July 1st, 2012 09:00
Hi,
I'd like to do the same, can I ask if you got this working, and which DIMM you bought in the end?
Thanks.
Ben500
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December 9th, 2012 15:00
I have just purchased some Corsair ram,
www.corsair.com/.../vengeance-8gb-high-performance-sodimm-memory-upgrade-kit-cmsx8gx3m2a1600c9.html
They say it is guaranteed to work with my system (XPS L501X) if it does not then i will send it back and swap it for the 1333 ram. i know the book says its limited to 1333 but i hear a lot of talk about 1600 working fine so i guess we will see..
ijliebemij
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March 13th, 2013 04:00
Hi Ben,
did that memory work for you? Did you notice an improvement compared with the cas11 memory?
Thanks