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Dell Precision M4600 - Intel XMP?

post #1 of 3
5/16/11 at 4:26pm
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I am about to purchase a Dell Precision M4600 fairly loaded. I can get 16 GB of 1866mhz ram from Newegg for about $280 (can't afford the premium at Dell).

All of these 1600 and 1866 ram speeds are possible with Intel's XMP specifications as part of the Sandy Bridge chipset.

So, does the Dell Precision M4600 support Intel XMP? I'm leaning to the Yes side, because you can order Dell's 1600mhz version for it.

Got some confusing information though, that some 1600mhz ram can be achieved off of pure SDP settings - not Intel's XMP (but on Intel's site, it says XMP is how you get 1600 and 1866 out of the Sandy Bridge).

So... What do y'all think?
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post #2 of 3
5/17/11 at 12:51pm
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Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (Intel® XMP) is a performance-packed expansion of the standard DDR3 memory specification, enabling a robust, overclocking solution designed to take advantage of the mega-gaming features built into Intel® technology-based PCs. If you like to overclock and squeeze every possible ounce of performance from your PC, then memory based on Intel® XMP is the solution you need to destroy your enemies and save the universe without breaking a sweat.Δ



Designed for ultimate flexibility, Intel® XMP-based platforms offer major advantages for pro gamers, novices, and everyone in between. With predefined and certified memory optimizations built into Intel® XMP, overclocking on Intel® technology-based PCs is easy right out of the box. Expert users still have the option of manually changing specific parameters for personalized fine-tuning.

It is all in the ram modules specifications ...

cheers ...
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post #3 of 3
6/19/11 at 8:02pm
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Thank you!

I ended up buying 4x Kingston So-DIMM 1866mhz. PLugged them in, and the machine booted with 1866mhz from the bat. Excellent! smile.gif
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