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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133MHz CL15 SODIMM memory upgrade for Alienware 17 R3

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16 GB dual-channel DDR4 kit running at 2133 MHz CL15 for Alienware 17 R3

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR4 2133 (PC4 17000)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL15
  • Memory timings15-15-15
  • Rated voltage1.2 V
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit boosts multitasking headroom
  • DDR4 2133 MHz CL15 timing matches Alienware 17 R3 spec
  • 2 V unbuffered modules reduce power draw
  • 260-pin SODIMM form factor fits laptop slots
  • 2Rx8 major-brand chips ensure stable operation

Alienware 17 R3 16GB DDR4 Kit

This kit supplies two 8 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM modules built for the Alienware 17 R3 notebook. It targets owners who need a straight-forward 16 GB upgrade without mixing different speeds or timings. The unbuffered, non-ECC design matches the laptop's standard memory slots. Installation is a direct swap in the two available sockets.

DDR4 2133 SO-DIMM limits

The DDR4 2133 interface caps transfer rates at the PC4 17000 level, so bandwidth cannot exceed that ceiling even if the processor supports higher speeds. Four SO-DIMM sockets exist in the chassis, yet this kit occupies only two, leaving the other pair empty unless another matched kit is added. Maximum system capacity is 32 GB, so a second identical kit would reach that limit. Voltage is fixed at 1.2 V with no XMP profiles to alter it.

CL15 2Rx8 timing decides fit

The decisive specification is the CL15 15-15-15 timing paired with a 2Rx8 rank structure, because the Alienware 17 R3 memory controller expects those exact latency and organisation values. Modules with different CAS latency or rank layout may fail to train or cause instability. This kit uses major-brand chips validated for that timing, so it meets the single requirement that determines reliable operation.

How it compares

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Price $97.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Lower than about 70% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $6.12 per GB
Cheaper than about 64% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246417000SO
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR4 2133 (PC4 17000)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL15
Memory timings15-15-15
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.2 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsAlienware Alienware 17 R3
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 16GB (2x8GB) kit or fill all four slots to reach 32GB?

The kit provides two 8GB modules for 16GB total. Your Alienware 17 R3 has four SODIMM sockets and supports up to 32GB, so you can add another identical kit later if you need the maximum capacity.

What does the 2133MHz rating deliver in the Alienware 17 R3?

The modules run at DDR4 2133 (PC4 17000) with CL15 15-15-15 timing at 1.2V, giving the rated throughput and latency the notebook's memory controller expects for stable operation.

Will the 260-pin DDR4 SODIMM interface work without BIOS changes?

Yes. The 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM form factor matches the Alienware 17 R3 slots exactly. The kit is unbuffered, non-ECC and uses standard 1.2V DDR4 signalling, so it installs and runs at 2133MHz without configuration.

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