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XPS 8930, RAM Check
I just wanted to check to see if this RAM upgrade will work or if there is anything I should be doing differently here?
Current system:
Memory SPD
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DIMM # 1
SMBus address 0x51
Memory type DDR4
Module format UDIMM
Module Manufacturer(ID) Kingston (7F98000000000000000000)
SDRAM Manufacturer (ID) SK Hynix (AD00000000000000000000)
Size 8192 MBytes
Max bandwidth DDR4-2666 (1333 MHz)
Part number KY7N41-HYJ
Serial number 96663B41
Manufacturing date Week 47/Year 19
Nominal Voltage 1.20 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
AMP no
Crucial scan pulled up a few, but these seem to be a relatively decent deal: https://eu.crucial.com/memory/ddr4/bl2k8g26c16u4b/ct16793971
My questions are:
1) Do these work with what I have?
2) What do I match with the RAM I already have? If I could find another one of these would that work or do I need to "match" what I already have more closely?
3) What slots should I put which RAM into (assuming Crucial into black 2/4 and others into white 1/3?)
Thanks in advance.
fireberd
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April 1st, 2020 03:00
First mixing brands of memory, even though the same electronic spec's can and in many cases results in failure. We see this many times on this forum. Best to only have all the same brand/type.
Here is the Crucial (US) listing for the XPS 8930:
https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/xps-8930
In ref to problems mixing brands of memory, I have a self built desktop using an ASUS ROG (Gamer) motherboard. I have 16GB of Corsair memory and 16GB of GSkill memory, same type and spec's. Either brand works without problems alone but both the Corsair and GSkill installed and it gives a memory error and won't boot.
GSRNBP
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April 1st, 2020 03:00
Thanks, but just to clarify that RAM is listed in the Crucial list of compatible memory. Are you saying that if I want to use the Crucial memory with the Kingston that my XPS 8930 currently has I need to ditch the 8gb already installed; otherwise I need to buy more Kingston?
Vic384
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April 1st, 2020 04:00
Since you only have a single RAM module your memory is operating in single channel mode. It would be best to match that module with another similar module, installed in a slot with a similar color securing clips as your current module, then your memory will operate in dual channel mode. Dual channel mode offers slightly better performance than single channel mode. But sometimes it is not cost effective or easy to find a matching memory module, then Crucial memory is your next best choice because they guarantee compatibility.
Memory module should be installed in slots DIMM1 & DIMM2 (white securing clips) first, then in slots DIMM3 & DIMM4 (black securing clips).
savvy2
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April 1st, 2020 04:00
nobody is GOD here, we can't tell you if 1000 brand and kinds of memory work MIXED (vast exist)
what can be said is, what intel.com told you, (intel. runs your ram and intel CPU _ICM memory logic controller set the rules first ) and what the tell you is .
not to mix SKU, (means actual P/N maker) or , density or Rank) in the intel data sheet. clear as day.
that means ,you get to find out.
just buy from a vendor that has a real brick counter and will allow exchanges. (bestbuy?))
there is no other way;. (that why they have certified, ram, means tested on your PC)
and upgrade BIOS first or I may reject it or do wrong things,.
gen 8 cpu, z370 glue.
offered day 1, this.
i7-8700. (common here)
read page 20 on SKU limits, and RANK limits and lots more limits just on that 1 page
buy a full set and sell the old. is best plan, all other ways are luck and risk, your call your cash and time.