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April 22nd, 2018 18:00

Memory options for Precision M6700 (dual core/i5 version)

Hi,

I was please wondering if the i5 (dual core) version of the Dell Precision M6700 laptop can accept 16GB memory modules.

I know this version can only accept 2 modules installed at the same time but I was trying to obtain a 32GB configuration.

Also please: is DDR3 PC3-14900 the fastest RAM I can install (as long as so-dimm and 1.35v)?

Many thanks :)

PS

Sorry but the "other laptops" categories is not available anymore for posting.. not sure why!

 

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    Posted April 23rd, 2018 04:00

    horizonbrave,

    Below are the memory specs.

    Memory

    Image-Memory modules

    The Precision™ M4700 & M6700 system supports dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM with memory speeds of 1600MHz and 1866 MHz. The memory offers a significant increase of memory performance over previous platforms.

    • The memory solution is implemented in a dual-channel configuration, allowing the system to have twice the memory bandwidth while using the same memory technology.
    • Memory modules must be installed as a perfectly matched pair to take advantage of the dual-channel memory bus. If not a matched pair, the system's memory bus operates in a single-channel configuration.

    Comparison

    Memory Memory Clock Cycle Time I/O bus clock Data rate Module name Peak transfer time
    DDR3 - 1600
    200
    5
    800
    1600
    12800
    12800
    DDR3 - 1866
    233
    4.3
    933¼
    1866
    14933¼
    14933¼

    Memory Configuration

     

    Precision™ M4700 & M6700 has 4 user-accessible SODIMM (Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module) sockets, two of the slots can be accessed after removing the base cover and another 2 slots are underneath the keyboard.

    A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTE:
    Two DIMM slots are available for Intel Core i5 and i7 Dual Core processors.
    Four DIMM slots are available for Intel Core i7 Quad Core and i7 Quad Extreme processors.

    Speed
    (MHz)

    Configuration Options
    (DIMMS)

    Maximum Amount
    (GB)
    1600

    1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB
    32
    1866

    2GB or 4GB
    16

     

    Type DDR3
    Speed 1600 MHz and 1866 MHz (faster UI)
    Connectors:
         Intel Core i5 and i7 Dual Core processors two DIMM slots
         Intel Core i7 Quad Core and i7 Quad Extreme processors four DIMM slots
    Capacity 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB
    Minimum Memory 2 GB
    Maximum Memory
         Intel Core i5 and i7 Dual Core processors 16 GB
         Intel Core i7 Quad Core and i7 Quad Extreme processors 32 GB

     

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    ejn63

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    Posted April 23rd, 2018 05:00

    No, it cannot -- 8G max per slot.

    The memory speed depends on the CPU -- for the i5, 1333 is max.

     

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    Posted November 8th, 2018 02:00

    Mine is also a M6700 with the same CPU as yours. I would have bought the wrong ram if not for this post an the answers it generated.

    To sum it up for other M6700/i5 owners: Make sure the ram is DDR3/L, 1600, SODIMM, dual channel, 1.35v and max 16GB (2x8GB) ... 

    Thanks a lot guys... now I just have to wait 10 days for delivery, and I really hope it solves the issues I am having. 

     

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