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Reddit mentions of Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR4 2666 MT/s (PC4-21300) DR x8 SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - CT2K16G4SFD8266
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We found 23 Reddit mentions of Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR4 2666 MT/s (PC4-21300) DR x8 SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - CT2K16G4SFD8266. Here are the top ones.
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- Speeds up to 3200 MT/s and faster data rates are expected to be available as DDR4 technology matures
- Increase bandwidth by up to 30%
- Reduce power consumption by up to 40% and extend battery life
- Faster burst access speeds for improved sequential data throughput
- Optimized for next generation processors and platforms
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Specs:
Height | 1.1 Inches |
Length | 2.7 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | May 2018 |
Size | 32GB Kit (16GBx2) Dual Rank |
Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
Width | 0.43 Inches |
I just did this two days ago. Here's everything you'll need:
RAM: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H38422/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Tools: https://www.amazon.com/iFixit-IF145-348-2-Essential-Electronics-Toolkit/dp/B01MRNIFR6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=ifixit+essentials&qid=1557882817&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A3JGOE00MHF9QZ
Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQq4hLKv1Cc
It took about 20 minutes total :)
Edit: I did 32GB, but the process is the same. You would just have to find the correct ram sticks
The iMac 27" 2019 (no matter which CPU) supports up to 128 GB RAM (4 x 32 GB RAM modules). It has 4 RAM slots, meaning 4 RAM modules in total will fit in. A higher total amount than 128 GB RAM won't work due to a limitation in the logic board.
The iMac 2019 needs RAM that matches the following specification:
PC4-21300 DDR4 2666 MHz, 260-pin
Here are some examples of RAM modules that work flawlessly in the iMac 2019:
The iMac comes with 2 x 4 GB RAM modules by default, you can either keep those in and add higher capacity RAM modules to the two RAM slots which are currently empty (you can mix RAM modules of different capacity, just make sure the new RAM matches the specification outlined above), or throw the original RAM out and possibly resell it.
This video shows the RAM upgrade (very easy to do):
Buy the kit (eg NUC10I5FNK) and then add your own RAM and SSD.
You can then add your own RAM- 32GB costs about $120.
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-16GBx2-PC4-21300-SODIMM-260-Pin/dp/B071H38422/ref=sr_1_3
I just got the Dell 15 7590, Core i7, 8 Gb ram, and 225 ssd.
I upgraded to 32 Gbs of ram with: Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR4... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071H38422?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
and
my ssd's speed and storage to 500 Gbs with: Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 500GB -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7Q21N7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Note:
Before opening up your laptop to upgrade, you need to have Windows 10 on a flash drive with at least 8 Gbs of space.
Also have your wifi drivers downloaded before hand so that you don't have to go through the hassle afterwards: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/29122/Windows-10-Wi-Fi-Drivers-for-Intel-Wireless-Adapters?v=t
After you have your laptop running back up, make sure to update everything including your drivers which you can find in the Dell's support page. (You might run into problems if you don't)
If you are technologically inclined, you should download throttlestop and do some undervolting to increase performance as well as save battery.
(if you have any questions, you can ask me bc I did my research and learned everything already)
Some links to help you with this:
https://www.ultrabookreview.com/31385-the-throttlestop-guide/
http://imgur.com/a/UqUBx9R
^^^ this would be a good idea since XPS15's have a thermal issue and this could significantly reduce the heat
First off, the Precision 7740 is now available, with Quadro RTX GPUs, and up to 8-core CPUs. Both notebooks (7530 and 7540, 7730 and 7740) are almost identical, with a CPU and GPU spec bump on the 7X40 series, with an option for the aluminium lid on the 7X40s, but only carbon fibre on the 7X30s.
To answer your questions, though:
I got this kit from amazon
I'd make sure it can hit 2666 out of the box, some ram requires XMP to get it to its advertised speed and the 51M bios doesn't have it enabled. I've read reviews on Amazon about people buying ram only to have it run at 2400Mhz.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H38422/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 worked at 2666mhz out of the box for me, so that's what I can vouch for.
I purchased 32GB (16x2) Crucial SODIMMS through Amazon Prime for $275. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H38422/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Unfortunately, I may return them, and my soon-to-arrive-any-minute Mac Mini if I decide I don't want to swap out the memory myself. I'll just order another Mac Mini, but with 32GB of RAM instead of 8 this time.
As long as I'm posting, it would be great if someone else had a look at the RAM I ordered from Amazon to ensure I chose the right ones. Thx.
Get the real SSD, not the Fusion Drive. The Fusion Drive is slower and its reliability is worse, as HDDs (Fusion Drives contain an HDD portion) have a higher likelihood of random failure as compared to pure SSDs. If you don't have the budget for a bigger internal SSD, I'd say get the internal 256 GB SSD at least and buy an external SSD for more storage space.
Also, the iMacs 27" have user-serviceable RAM, meaning you can upgrade the RAM yourself easily. The iMac has 4 RAM slots, meaning 4 RAM modules in total will fit in. iMacs with ordered with 8 GB RAM contain 2 x 4 GB RAM modules, two RAM slots are empty. iMacs 27" 2019 support up to 128 GB RAM (4 x 32 GB RAM modules) in total.
The iMac 27" 2019 need RAM that matches the following specification:
PC4-21300 DDR4 2666 MHz, 260-pin
Here are some examples of RAM modules that work flawlessly in the iMac 27" 2019:
You can mix RAM modules of different capacity, as long as you stay within the specification outlined above. For example, you can add 2 x 16 GB RAM modules to the preinstalled 2 x 4 GB RAM modules without a problem.
This video shows you the upgrade procedure (very easy):
For the SSD, it's a no-brainer. You're far better off buying your own. Even with the BLACKFRIDAY10 coupon, the slot 1 upgrade is $319, the slot 2 addition is $527; a 970 EVO 1TB is $228, and you are guaranteed the best consumer-grade SSD on the market right now instead of playing the lottery.
For RAM, though, it's not as simple.
16 GB x2 of PC4-21300 SODIMM is $254.
The 32 GB x1 and 16 GB x2 upgrades are both $223 with the coupon.
The cheapest, however, is the 16 GB x1 upgrade at $74.41 with the coupon, plus another 16 GB x1 at $125, for a total of around $200.
Of course, if you get the 8 GB and replace it, 8 GB is worth around $60 new. However, I've never thought of the used RAM market as very strong, so I think you'd be lucky to get $20-30 right now. Alternatively, you could keep it for later.
I'm not sure how this works with Perks instead of the current coupon because I'm lazy, but "get the cheapest and just buy your own upgrades" is not always the least expensive route.
Sure thing. This is the one I used personally. This item number, which is the same as your link.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H38422/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H38422/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got these Corsair RAM modules. I agree with you on the "overpriced OEM" part. I chose to buy the laptop with the stock 8GB and then upgrade both the RAM and the SSD myself. Lot cheaper that way.
Sure, the 32gb single stick is on sale for $117 on amazon. Reddit won’t let me hyperlink it.
Samsung 32GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM Memory Module for Laptop Computers (260 Pin SODIMM, 1.2V) M471A4G43MB1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N124XDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2wKSDb39CYFSC
Here’s the (2x16gb) kit for $125. I would stick with either Samsung or crucial ram.
Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR4 2666 MT/s (PC4-21300) DR x8 SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - CT2K16G4SFD8266 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071H38422/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TyKSDbN2VTCN4
I see £82 for 32gb DDR4 2666Mhz here, is that an even better deal or am I missing something?
For the SSDs, if you would like to go cheaper than that, there is the Western Digital Blue currently on Amazon for 189 USD. Wouldn't have any impact on real life performance but it's an option if you're willing to sacrifice a tiny bit of reliability. If you want more reliability (arguably the best from a consumer SSD), the Samsung 860 Evo 2TB is currently on sale on Amazon for 229 USD. For just $20 more, you could have the best speeds and reliability you could ever expect from a 2.5" SATA SSD. If I were in your shoes, I would definitely pick the Samsung for the Crucial SSD as it would be my storage where I need to keep my files safe. Having that extra peace of mind from the Samsung SSD makes a lot of sense for me. Of course, it would be your call to make. Don't get me wrong, the Crucial SSD is more than capable of handling day to day tasks flawlessly.
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-16GBx2-PC4-21300-SODIMM-260-Pin/dp/B071H38422/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=32gb+sodimm+2666&qid=1575085296&sr=8-5
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Inch-Internal-MZ-76E2T0B-AM/dp/B0786QNSBD/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=2tb+ssd&qid=1575086291&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-3
If you're at all handy, it's really easy to do the upgrades yourself. Here's a YouTube video showing how. The video is for last year's 9570 model, but the upgrade process is identical. Skip the WiFi chip upgrade unless you have specific problems (rare) that can't be resolved with the process I linked above (exceedingly rare).
You have a ton of options for RAM and SSD - so many that it can be quite overwhelming. You have to be careful to get compatible memory, whereas basically any SSD that fits will work. Performance will be roughly the same across RAM kits, but the SSD has more of a performance range. I'll link some examples. Since your link is for Dell Canada, I'll just use Amazon Canada for examples because I know it works.
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Before you pick upgrades
If you can get the screen, processor, battery, and discrete graphics card you want simultaneously, start with 8 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD and upgrade both aftermarket (go straight for 1 TB on the SSD upgrade). If you can't drop lower than a 512 GB SSD to get right screen/processor/battery/dGPU combination, instead go with the 512 GB SSD and keep that initially unless you know you need 1 TB. You can upgrade later, although it is a little tricky logistically - if you'd prefer to save yourself the potential hassle, upgrading to aftermarket 1 TB immediately is defensible.
Consider starting with 8 or 16 GB of RAM and, if the option is available for the rest of the config you want, a 512 GB SSD. If you get a model with 8 GB RAM, you can pull out the 2x4 GB sticks and put in a single 16 GB stick instead. If you decide you need 32 GB later, you can pop in a second identical 16 GB stick. (Two modules is technically faster than one, but the performance difference is negligible. Don't worry about it.) If the screen/processor/battery/GPU you want only come on a model with 16 GB RAM, just start with that and buy an upgrade later if you need more elbow room. Very few people need 32 GB - an example of that use case is if you're running multiple virtual machines simultaneously and have to have them locally rather than spinning up just what you need in The Cloud.
Similarly, though not to as great an extent, 1 TB is a lot of disk space. Do you need that much? If you don't have hundreds of gigabytes of media you want to store locally or keep >2 AAA games installed simultaneously, you're probably fine with 512 GB. Again, you can always upgrade later, although the logistics are trickier if you want to save all your old data.
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Memory
Crucial is a solid choice. Crucial's website has a nice compatibility picker for the XPS 15 7590, but since they don't handle Canadian customs for you, here's an Amazon CA link (32 GB selected, but you can pick 1x16 instead of 2x16).
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SSD
You need an m.2 2280 NVMe SSD. Nearly any SSD fitting those parameters will work. If you're going to aftermarket-upgrade the SSD, go straight for 1 TB (or more if you really need more). I have heard very good things about the Silicon Power P34A80 (review, purchase) and the Adata XPG SX8200 Pro (review, purchase). Note that the SX8200 Pro is double-sided, but it has been reported to fit and work just fine in an XPS 9570 and so should work in a 7590 as well.
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Display
You didn't ask about this, but since you're going to save a bunch of money on the RAM and SSD, consider whether your use case merits treating yourself to a 4K display for a fair chunk of the cost you just saved :-P
If you need >10 hours of battery runtime, skip 4K. Otherwise it's really nice. Text is amazingly crisp, which I have found lets me run at 175% display scaling and still read comfortably. (Windows 10 default is 125% for 1080p and 250% for 4K). There are a small number of applications that don't do well with UI scaling, which makes 4K a less-than-great choice for those, but you can always drop back to 1080p just while using those applications if you really have to. It'll look pretty good because 4K is an exact multiplier of 1080p.
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Base Models
I'm not listing prices because they change too frequently. Just check the links.
My knowledge of the different types of RAM is not that great.
Do you know which one of these are the best?
Regarding the undervolt settings I'm using, they are pretty much standard for this model of laptop. There's been lots of other users that have tested this thoroughly and these are the most stable settings that pretty much work for everyone with the i7 8750 version of the Zephyrus M.
There's not much to worry about with undervolting. The worst that will happen is it will just cause a blue screen and force a reboot; it will not hurt any hardware. After the blue screen, you just adjust your settings and re-test by forcing a workload or benchmark to see if it blue screens again. If it doesn't, then you're good to go.
Here are my settings:
I recommend watching a YouTube video to understand how to use ThrottleStop first, just to get an understanding of what each setting does, such as this one:
These were the upgrade parts I used in my laptop:
Here's the disassembly video I watched before doing any upgrades:
EDIT: Updated my undervolt settings, original document was old settings, the current link above is correct.
The 2018 Mac mini supports SODIMM DDR4 2666 MT/s memory. There are only TWO slots on the Mac mini so keep that in mind. Here is the ram I got. It’s not as easy as the iMac to upgrade ram, so you’ll need special torx screwdrivers. They are pretty cheap though and you can find some on Amazon. Just google Mac Mini 2018 RAM replacement and follow one of the videos. IFixit has one.
I should caution you, SOME people are experiencing audio issues with T2 Macs. The Mac mini is a T2 Mac and you may encounter some of these issues. Personally, I have not experienced ANY issue with audio on my Mac mini. I’ve used both USB and Thunderbolt interfaces at every sample rate, and it’s totally fine. Maybe I got lucky... I don’t know.
If you want to be safe, you may just want to find a refurbished 27” iMac on the Apple store. Ram is easy to upgrade, and you’ll be able to find a cheaper model that’s refurbished. Refurb products are basically like new if you’re getting them from Apple.
Honestly I can't help you there; I also open a lot of Chrome tabs + remote desktops and I'm already taxed on my 2018 MBP 15" 16gb.
The price for 16gb on Lenovo is +$152, and 32gb is +$455; the 32gb is $303 more from the 16gb configuration. You might as well just get the 8gb and buy the 32gb sticks on Amazon for ~$130.
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-16GBx2-PC4-21300-SODIMM-260-Pin/dp/B071H38422/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=32gb+sodimm+2666&qid=1569436009&s=electronics&sr=1-2
Hello, I own the XPS 15 9570 (2018 version), and highly recommend it. I would opt for the 97whr battery version (compared to the 56whr that comes with the cheapest version). The 1050ti graphics card that comes with it isn’t amazing, but should be more than enough for the engineering applications. Also don’t recommend purchasing the 4k option, because that’ll kill your battery life. Last thing is I also wouldn’t upgrade your ram. Just get 8gbs, and if you ever need more you can upgrade to 32 by yourself for only $120.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071H38422/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_p6NmDbNZZETHQ
Hope this helps!
Hate to burst your bubble but this is Crucial 32GB sodimm DDR4 2666MHz for $127.95+tax so you might want to lower your price:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071H38422/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XQFsDbMY6S0DC