Question 1

Is this memory compatible with a Dell XPS 8500 desktop?

Accepted Answer

There are two things to check:

If you're replacing all your memory, go to the Crucial dot com and use the Memory Advisor tool and see if this has the same CAS latency specs (11 in this case)

Here's what it turns up, which is the same as this memory:
DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.5V

If you're not replacing all your memory any memory you add has to be compatible; or even if you are, as another check - use the free tool CPU-z to check the specs of what you are currently using.

Question 2

Would this product be compatible with a MacBook Pro (late 2008)? I'm upgrading the 2 GB 1067 MHz DDR3 of memory currently. Trying to decide between this and your "Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLT2KIT8G3D1608DT1TX0." Thanks!!

Accepted Answer

The late 2008 Macbook Pro needs DDR-3 SO-DIMM laptop memory, not desktop memory like you are asking about.  The specified speed should be 1066MHz, or DDR3 1333. That machine runs fine on standard memory and does not need Ballistix or other exotic memory.  I suspect it would be very hard to tell the difference in performance, and you would be more likely to have problems with more advanced faster memory.

Question 3

Hello I have the alienware X51 and would like to know if this ram would work with it right now it works with 2 4gb ram sticks?

Accepted Answer

With Dell and Alienware it can be tricky. Normally, to see if RAM will work in your computer, you look in the motherboard manual. Since Alienware / Dell have their own motherboards, it can be hard to find that information. Definitely look up your service tag / serial number on the Alienware support site and see what you can find. If your current ram is DDR3, and the computer is Alienware, I would say chances are high that this memory will work fine. But I have seen many DDR3 motherboards that don't support 8gb memory sticks.

Question 4

is this item compatible with Dell XPS 8700? Crucial provides the part number of CT4403517

Accepted Answer

I purchased this for my Dell XPS 8500, and it works as DDR3 1600 instead of DDR3 1333 on that model. I cannot vouch for the XPS 8700, as the haswell chips have a different memory controller.

Question 5

is this original product?

Accepted Answer

The Crucial 16GB DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory is described as premium quality memory from a trusted brand.

Question 6

is this product original?

Accepted Answer

The Crucial 16GB DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory is described as premium quality memory from a trusted brand and 100% tested.

Question 7

is this original product?

Accepted Answer

The Crucial desktop memory kit is described as being of premium quality memory from a trusted brand.

Question 8

I have a asus M5A97 motherboard and windows 10 will this work with it?

Accepted Answer

If the board supports DDR3 it will work, Crucial has a memory scanner on their website that will look it up for you.

Question 9

Hello, I am wondering if this memory is what is compatible with the new iMac 5k Retina computer? I am looking to purchase memory for it and want to see if this is what i am looking for. Thanks.

Accepted Answer

I believe it will if the 5k retina will work judging by the imac specs, but i'm not sure what pin ram the imac takes, if it is 240pin just like the selected ram, then it will work!

Question 10

Is this compatible with a Toshiba Satellite C55 A5100?

Accepted Answer

Compatible with any 12 volt automobile system.

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