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Memory options for Precision M6700
I have 32GB of memory that I used in a different laptop (another manufacturer). I still have the memory and I'm wondering if I can use it in Dell's Precision M6700. Is there anyway that I can find out or someone can tell me that it will or will not work? I have 4 modules:
| Product Identifiers | |
| Brand | Crucial |
| MPN | CT102472BA160B |
| UPC | 649528754851 |
| Key Features | |
| Memory Size | 8 GB |
| Form Factor | DIMM |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory Technology | DDR3 |
| Series | PC3-12800 |
ejn63
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August 4th, 2013 19:00
Yes, they'll do fine (as noted above, i7 required for 4-soDIMM support; i5 supports only two).
ejn63
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August 4th, 2013 08:00
That's a desktop memory module - you can't use it in your notebook. The notebook requires soDIMM memory (notebook form factor).
DELL-Kalyan S
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August 4th, 2013 08:00
Hi rhrempel,
Welcome to Dell community!
The memory configuration in Precision M6700 is based on the processor. All 4 memory slots (DIMM) will work if the computer has Intel Core i7 Quad Core or i7 Quad Extreme processors. Only 2 DIMM slots will work in configurations with Intel Core i5 or i7 Dual Core processors.
May I know which processor is in your computer?
rhrempel
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August 4th, 2013 15:00
I was thinking about the Dell Precision M6700 with Intel® Core™ i7-3740QM Processor.
rhrempel
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August 4th, 2013 15:00
@ejn63: I checked and the memory modules do say SODIMM on them. I copied the info in my initial post from the manufacturer's site. I'm not sure why it says DIMM. Is that what you were referring to? Either way, I appreciate your response.
ejn63
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August 4th, 2013 15:00
The memory you have won't work in any notebook - it's for desktop systems.
This is what you have:
www.crucial.com/.../partspecs.aspx
This is what you need:
www.crucial.com/.../mpartspecs.aspx
rhrempel
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August 4th, 2013 17:00
@enj63 Wow. The pictures make it clear that the memory modules are different. But mine does not look like the picture of "the part I have" that you linked to. It looks more like the one "I need".
I attached pictures below to see if it helps.
Again, I appreciate your assistance!
ejn63
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August 4th, 2013 18:00
Those are indeed soDIMMs but look at your initial post - what you posted there isn't that part number. What you initially referenced are desktop DIMMs.
rhrempel
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August 4th, 2013 19:00
Well that explains it. It was my mistake. I must have copied it from the wrong page. Thanks for catching it.
I will assume that I can use these memory modules.
Thanks again!
rhrempel
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September 18th, 2013 09:00
I bought the M6700 and it works with the 32GB of RAM. I don't know if you can upgrade the processor that comes with the M6700.
Here are some of the specs for my M6700 mobile workstation.
CPU
Intel® Core™ i7-3840QM (3.80 GHz, 8MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
Memory
32GB RAM (2 x Crucial CT3291640 16GB kit (8GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM)
Drive 1
256GB SSD
Drive 2
512GB SSD
Drive 3
128GB SSD
Optical Drive
Internal CD/DVD
SDHD Card
32GB Memory Card (if needed)
I use the workstation to run multiple virtual machines - basically, a small SharePoint 2013 farm. I have a blog about it here: http://rhrempel.wordpress.com/
In full disclosure, I joined Dell recently.
The following videos showed me the steps to replace the memory chips and add two SSDs. The videos are not published or supported by Dell (or me).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyJPr2Cb8wA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnsup3G-KVU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VthALCVqN0A
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September 18th, 2013 09:00
Thanks for the postings! I have a Dell M6700 with an Intel i7-3540M Processor (Dual Core 3.00 GHz) in which myself and my IT department have been working on to try to upgrade to 32 GB RAM and we couldn't figure it out until we found this post.
Follow-on question - can this system be upgraded to a Intel i7 Quad Core processor, where I'll then be able to utilize the 32 GB of RAM?
DELL-Kalyan S
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September 18th, 2013 12:00
Hi Hepp56,
Welcome to Dell community!
Yes, since the Precision M6700 system supports Intel Core i7 Quad Core processors, you can upgrade the processor. Following are the i7 Quad core and i7 Quad Extreme processors with their respective Dell part numbers, that have been tested with this system:
You may refer the following link for Precision M6700 owner’s manual which has detailed instructions for the removal and installation of the processor: http://bit.ly/ZBugNz
If you are interested in upgrading the processor, kindly let me know in which country are you located so that I can provide contact details for our Dell Spare Parts sales team.
Randy Rempel
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March 31st, 2014 09:00