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Hello,
I'm trying to upgrade the RAM in an old XPS 8100 (initial purchase in 2010), but it won't boot : after 3-4 flickers of the screen, it stops at the DELL logo, F2 and F12 keys not responding.
Original memory (DELL original) : 2GB x 4 DDR3-1333
New memory I'm now trying to install : 4GB x 4 DDR3 1600MHz PC3-12800 CL11 non-ECC (Maker: Patriot - Ref: PSD38G1600KH)
The new RAM is faster than the original, but it should run at the slower speed of the 8100's motherboard, right ?
Is there a need to modify any of the set-ups in the BIOS ? I have just unplugged, removed, replaced, and replugged, nothing else.
Thanks for your help !
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Posted July 29th, 2018 18:00
Thanks !
I had not noticed the voltage difference when comparing the specs :( will search for a 1.35v, and post the results. Hopefully this quest won't cost me more than upgrading to a new PC ...
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Posted July 30th, 2018 06:00
DDR3 is in scalping stage now because they aren't making anymore.
You MUST HAVE LOW Density INTEL COMPATIBLE Ram
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/studio-xps-8100
Crucial part number: CT5288161
Brand: Ballistix
Form Factor: UDIMM
Total Capacity: 8GB Kit (4GBx2)
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Specs: DDR3 PC3-12800 • 9-9-9-24 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.5V • 512Meg x 64 •4563
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Posted July 30th, 2018 07:00
The Dell tested/validated 4GB DDR3 sticks are as follows =
P382H 4GB,1333MHz,512X64,240pin,2RX8,Unbuffered,Dual Rank,1.5v,Non-ECC
60KD4 4GB,1333MHz,512X64,240pin,2RX8,Unbuffered,Dual Rank,1.5v,Non-ECC
N852H 4GB,1066MHz,512X64,240pin,2RX8,Unbuffered,Dual Rank,1.5v,Non-ECC
DELL-Chris M (old account)
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Posted August 2nd, 2018 02:00
Thanks for the advices.
I successfully upgraded to 16GB with 2 sets:
- Crucial : CT2K51264BD160B (distributed in Japan by CFD under the reference W3U1600CM)
- SP : SP004GLLTU160N02
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Posted July 29th, 2018 03:00
Dell's have a history of not working with some non-Dell branded memory. Memory voltage is another issue. Crucial memory listing (Crucial is guaranteed to work in a Dell) lists 1.35V memory. The Patriot memory you list, according to specs on newegg.com site is 1.5V. That could be the reason.
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/studio-xps-8100