I'm looking to upgrade the RAM in my girlfriend's Alienware Aurora R10 from the current 16GB to 32GB so we can play Escape from Tarkov together. I bought Corsair Vengeance 32GB recently, but couldn't get it to run at its intended speeds, so I reverted to the original RAM. I've only got one part number for the compatible RAM, which is AB120717, but it's really expensive. Does anyone have suggestions for cheaper RAM options that are guaranteed to be compatible? I've already updated the BIOS and tried different RAM slots, so I suspect that Dell might be restricting RAM compatibility in these systems. Any help would be appreciated!
2 Answers
I've had similar issues with Dell systems. They tend to be proprietary when it comes to RAM compatibility, so I understand your frustration. If you didn't actually buy the RAM yet, it might be worth checking a list of known working RAM for the Aurora R10. I can help you if you want to grab the specs from what's currently installed before recommending options. Good luck!
You might want to check compatibility before buying RAM next time, but no worries! You can use CPU-Z to find out your current RAM specs from the "SPD" tab. If you're looking for compatible RAM, you should be able to find any Corsair Vengeance 32GB sticks that work, but it sounds like Dell might be putting restrictions on their systems, which can be a hassle.
Related Questions
Lenovo Thinkpad Stuck In Update Loop Install FilterDriverU2_Reload