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July 15th, 2018 04:00
RAM Upgrade for dual channel mode/ Dell vostro 3668
I have a VOSTRO 3668 with 4 GB RAM 2400 Mhz DDR 4.
I want to upgrade the capacity to 8 Gb RAM - dual channel mode by adding a 4 Gb RAM stick.
What are conditions needed for dual channel mode ? Just match capacity and Bus speed is okay ?
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fireberd
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July 15th, 2018 08:00
First, you need to install memory in pairs to maintain the dual channel. However, mixing brands of memory, even if they are the same spec's can result in the PC not working.
As there are only 2 memory slots you will have to install two 4GB memory sticks, for 8GB. Which brand for non Dell memory??? However, Crucial is one brand that is guaranteed to work in a Dell and what we have recommended for non-Dell brand memory for years.
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/vostro-3668
HPham2018
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July 16th, 2018 06:00
Plz help me check if this memory stick is ok for my vostro running dual channel mode.
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ct4g4dfs824a
This is the result after scanning my vostro.
They have the same description but different part numbers. I can only buy # ct4g4dfs824a in my country.
fireberd
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July 16th, 2018 06:00
As mixing brands/types of memory many times does not work as previously, I can't say if the memory you linked will work.
HPham2018
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July 16th, 2018 07:00
Dell said "The memory modules are customer replaceable units (CRU), and memory can be upgraded. " but I feel very annoyed when upgrade my PC. :(
The RAM stick I found in my PC. Any idea ? I'll call dell support tommorrow.