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    Question Cannot upgrade memory on Alienware gaming laptop

    I tried the Crucial RAM in my Dell G16 7630 and it booted just fine. All 64gb were recognized by the system. The only thing I've noticed when installing any RAM other than what was shipped with the laptop is one of the DIMM slots (don't remember which one), the RAM doesn't just click into...
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    Question Cannot upgrade memory on Alienware gaming laptop

    Of course I'm thinking that's a possibility but I've also tried 64gb of brand new Corsair Vengeance 4800MHZ RAM with the same issue. I tried 64gb of known good Gskill Ripjaws 4800MHZ RAM with the same issue. Now the Crucial RAM which I purchased new, with the same issue. I'm leaning very...
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    Question Cannot upgrade memory on Alienware gaming laptop

    I performed a BIOS reset and inserted the ram again. Same thing. Two red flashes from the power button and four blue flashes after that. Maybe the ram is actually bad. The laptop works fine with the ram that came installed.
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    Question Cannot upgrade memory on Alienware gaming laptop

    I did the BIOS update but after I attempted the upgrade. So that may actually make a difference? I'll research how to perform a BIOS reset. I have tried the upgrade again since updating the BIOS and had the same issue.
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    Question Cannot upgrade memory on Alienware gaming laptop

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNXX1NT8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Here is the link to the ram I purchased from Amazon.
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    Question Cannot upgrade memory on Alienware gaming laptop

    Crucial CT2K32G52C42S5. The next to last character is either an S or a 5. It appears to be an S. According to Dell sales this ram is compatible. Can I post a link from Amazon where I purchased the ram?
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    Question Cannot upgrade memory on Alienware gaming laptop

    I just purchased an Alienware M16 R1 gaming laptop from Best Buy. It is configured as follows: Core i9 13900HX, RTX 4080 and 16Gb 5600MHZ ram. I am attempting to install 64GB of 5200MHZ ram which according to the Setup and Specifications guide found on the support page for this laptop, it...
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    Question Is there any benefit pushing my monitor to 240Hz ?

    I have a 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor connected to a Dell G16 7630 gaming laptop. My laptop only has one USB C port with DisplayPort and 1 HDMI out. The specs on my laptop are as follows: intel core i9 13900HX, Geforce RTX 4060 and 64GB RAM. I'm wanting to add additional USB C ports but every...
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    Question Audio issues while gaming ?

    I believe I found the problem. I moved the USB dongle for my wireless headset to another USB port and now no issues. I was able to play for quite a while without a single glitch. I even bumped the graphical settings up to high and ultra and no issues. Seems to be fixed. Also no issues in...
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    Question Audio issues while gaming ?

    Well, it appears that maybe I've found the problem. I moved the USB dongle for my wireless headset to another USB port and that seems to have fixed the issue. I'm even playing Starfield on high to ultra settings now with no issues.
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    Question Audio issues while gaming ?

    I just purchased a Dell G16 7630 gaming laptop. It is configured as follows: core i9-13900HX, 64GB RAM, Geforce RTX 4060 w/8GB VRAM. I'm running Windows 11 Home. All drivers are fully up to date and Windows is up to date. I'm having issues in two games that I know of, Starfield and...
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    Question Gaming Laptop connected to 1440p 240hz monitor

    I have a MSI Stealth GS77 12UE-046 gaming laptop with an HDMI 2.1 output. I just purchased an Asus ROG Swift PG279QM 1440p monitor that is capable of a 240hz refresh rate. My problem is the monitor only has HDMI 2.0 inputs. If I were to purchase an Displayport 1.4 male to HDMI 2.1 male cable...