RAM advice

Question

Believe i have some memory going bad, looking for advice on what to get for around $100 range if possible. I have i7 920 , R1 i want to make sure i get the right stuff, i believe im currently using triple channel  6gigs     Thanks!

Tesla1856 · Accepted Answer

12GB kit (4GBx3), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600 memory module

Unavailable and no date when available again. know of any comparable , compatable brand.

x58 Chipset ... tri-channel (so sets of 3) ... DDR3-1333

http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=30DB6E64A5CA7304

http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=D028580FA5CA7304

Not sure I would try more than 12gb ... even fully loaded. I'm running 2GBx6. Check Owners Manual if you wish to try something else.

The listings are a little screwy. Not a problem if you know what you need.

Tesla1856 · Accepted Answer

Oops (typo) www.memtest86.com

Tesla1856 · Answer

www.crucial.com - tri-channel, ddr3-1333 Try re-seating it and running www.memtest86.com .

fatman9i9 · Answer

12GB kit (4GBx3), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600 memory module Unavailable and no date when available again. know of any comparable , compatable brand. also memtest.com not a site

fatman9i9 · Answer

SiSoftware said i have 04VFW2 Motherboard,

and according to www.ascendtech.us/dell-4vwf2-alienware-aurora-alx-board_i_mbd4vwf2ms7591m.aspx

Dell 4VWF2 MS-7591 Alienware Aurora ALX Motherboard.

Manufacturer: Dell

Part Number: 4VWF2 04VWF2 CN04VWF2 CN-04VWF2 MS-7591

Specifications:

Chipset

Intel X58

Supported Memory

Up to 24GB Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333Mhz - 6 DIMMS

Up to 12GB Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600Mhz - 6 DIMMS

Up to 6GB Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1866Mhz - 3 DIMMS

6 x 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM Slots

So can i use 1600Mhz memory, crucial has no

12GB kit (4GBx3), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600 memory module available but do have 1600

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