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January 14th, 2022 05:00
x15 R1, can I upgrade to 64GB?
I use a few apps for work that are memory hogs. i'd love to upgrade to 64gb. the x17 supports it but not the x15 officially. but i remember many times in the past upgrading beyond what's supported and things work fine. has anyone done this or have any advice? I see 64GB Kit 2x32GB DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 SODIMM lots of places.
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crimsom
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January 14th, 2022 06:00
Hi @Dan Taxation Is Theft Dell Support for Alienware x15 R1 says it has Onboard memory. The integrated RAM chip is soldered onto the motherboard during manufacture and there are no RAM slots for user upgrade.
Windows 11 provides external USB-C drive option and internal Virtual memory option to be assigned for demanding graphic applications or games.
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January 14th, 2022 07:00
ouch thanks!
i'm planning on running linux so that wont help. hopefully 32 will get me buy for a couple years. and hopefully they'll sell me a laptop with linux preinstalled by then too
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January 14th, 2022 08:00
Hi @Dan Taxation Is Theft if using graphics at home, could get eGPU box and install high performance GPU cards with lots of onboard vram to drive external high performance gaming monitor. Your 32GB RAM would then be used to drive the Alienware x15 R1's CPU, etc.
Getting a local computer repair shop to solder on higher capacity RAM chips will invalidate the Dell Warranty. Expect to see YouTube videos from gaming enthusiasts.
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January 14th, 2022 10:00
Alienware x15 R1 - no RAM slots
Alienware x17 R1 - with RAM slots
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July 20th, 2024 01:04
@crimsom sorry for noob question, 2 actially:
1 . Using the usb c option, can you describe where to fond tbat option? I have win11 and couldnt find it.
2. Using virtial memory, perfomance can be compated to real ram?
And last: soldering a new memory is really possible? Lets forget about warranty, does it worthy? Is there any risk (of corse performed by capable technicisn)
Thanks in advance