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Studio XPS 8000 memory
I will try & ask this question a different way. I ordered a Studio XPS 8000 w/4GB 2 DIMM installed. I ordered 16GB of OCZ that Dell had on a deal. It is identified as
4GB 1333MHZ KIT DDR3 with Dell Part #A3315213 & OCZ part #OCZ3G1333LV4GK. Info indicates 4 slots open on the MOBO - now is that with the factory memory in or are there only 4 slots total? In that case will this OCZ RAM give me 8 GB total or possibly 12GB or 16 GB? - Dell sales support could not provide a clear answer. Anybody know?
Thanks
Thereal-dbk4297
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December 1st, 2009 19:00
Hello,
Your model has four total memory slots as shown HERE.
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Your model supports up to 16 GB as shown HERE.
If you bought two kits that you list you would have 8 GB total. But if you really bought 16 GB, you will have 8 GB left from the order and 4 more GB left that came from the system. IMHO, you should have bought one kit as you listed for 8 GB total when added to your existing memory, or removed the memory and bought 8 GB kits specific for your model number.
Thereal-dbk4297
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December 1st, 2009 19:00
Here is what the Dell sales site lists for the part number you list ...
Thereal-dbk4297
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December 1st, 2009 21:00
You're welcome. Glad to help.
JMHesel
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December 1st, 2009 21:00
Thanks for the additional info. Where the confusion started is Dell illustrated the OCZ RAM as a single stick - so I thought '4' would give me 16 GB. Clearly, they are paired sets, so I will live with 8 GB for now & return the spares. I can always swap out for 8 GB pairs when I feel wealthy later.
Thanks again
dayton5959
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February 18th, 2010 16:00
I know you don't know me,but you seem so smart I would like to ask a question also about the XPS Studio 8000 memory. My XPS Studio 8000 has now on it 6Gb memory and the processors are the ICore 7 860. Can I by a different type(brand other) than Dell to upgraDE MY MEMORY? I was told that this desktop was a nice one and to only use Dell parts. But is that true? I also would like to know if you will concider answering my question, can I buy only like 1 module at a time or do I nedd tpo buy matched pairs? I am on a tight budget for a few months is why I appear so cheap. But I will just wait if you tell me I need the most expensive of the modules..
Thank you in advance for your time:. dayton5959, Kentucky