Aurora R8, memory upgrade?

What I want is a computer that allows me to upgrade using the parts that I prefer. NOT the proprietary parts that they designate. What I bought was 32GB of HyperX Fury DDR4-2666. And upon installation, the only thing that worked was the fans. 

Welcome to the Dell Community  @DunaTyphon 

Did you install:

1x32GB

2x16GB

4x8GB

Sorry but the Aurora R8 does not require proprietary memory.

Most people use and recommend Crucial !!!

https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Alienware/aurora-r8

These upgrades are guaranteed compatible when you order from Crucial.com

Alienware Aurora R8 Setup and Specifications:

https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/us/en/04/alienware-aurora-r8-desktop/alienware-aurora-r8-setup-and-specifications/specifications-of-alienware-aurora-r8?guid=guid-7c9f07ce-626e-44ca-be3a-a1fb036413f9&lang=en-us

I use 64gb of Hyper x fury ram at 2933 xmp. It's compatible, just not in combination with the oem stuff.

can I use this for my R8 ram?  I have 16gb on my r8 want to upgrade 32gb 

Brand: Crucial
Total Capacity: 16GB kit (8GBx2)
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Specs: DDR4 PC4-21300 • CL=19 • Single Ranked • x8 based • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-2666 • 1.2V • 1024Meg x 64 •
Series: Crucial
Form Factor: UDIMM
ECC: NON-ECC
Kit Qty: 2
Speed: 2666 MT/S
Voltage: 1.2V
DIMM Type: Unbuffered

DunaTyphon,

You can try to install anything you want. You obviously have no idea what you are doing. Instead of coming here to complain, you should have researched your pc first.

Dell has always used OEM (original equipment manufacturer) customized hardware purchased from the manufacturer. Everyone knows this!

I bought my R8 a couple of months ago, and I had several issues with the memory as well. I got Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2666Mhz. I made sure i got same type and speed, but had issues regardless. The board takes up to 64 gb and had 16 already installed so I added 2x16 modules but the compatibility issue.

I want to know if this is true have you found out yet ?

I'm using G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 3200Mhz DIMM CAS 16 F4-3200C16D-32GTZR

then I just installed another pair 32GB.

now I have 64GB, they work perfectly on my computer.

I just got an Aurora R8 few weeks ago with the 16GB Ram (2 x 8GB) of J69DF 8GB HyperX Fury (DDR4,XMP,2933MHz,1Gx64,Unbuffered,Non-ECC,Single Rank,1.35v,288 pin, Kingston XJ69DF-HYA/XJ69DF-MIE).

I was looking to get another 2 x 8GB of the same RAM but discovered its only available via Dell.  So instead I will go with the 2 x 16GB of G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 3200Mhz DIMM CAS 16 F4-3200C16D-32GTZR and eventually upgrade it to 64GB.

I am using G.SKILL in my XPS 15 and had no issues with it.

Thanks!

Hi, 

Any luck with G.Skill ? Can you post the amazon link ? Amazon CA preferred 

thanks alot !!!

You dont have to buy from Dell.

I got hyper x fury 2x 16gb sticks separately, not pack because of price from amazon.

Works great left review in my name. I got older version for £10 cheaper per stick, only difference a revised heatsink. Hope it helps

When I look at the service manual it looks like to run 32GB I need to run 2x 16GB sticks and you can't run 4x 8GB sticks.  Is this correct?  Seems silly if so.

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@Siege7260 wrote:

When I look at the service manual it looks like to run 32GB I need to run 2x 16GB sticks and you can't run 4x 8GB sticks.  Is this correct?  Seems silly if so.

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Agreed, that 4x8gb dims should work.

Apparently, older Aurora (R6 ?) couldn’t handle it ... but maybe they fixed it by now ?