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HEY! Go easy on the ram, 'k? Too much could cripple the system.
 
My 1st caption was gonna be Ram-da-Ram, but then realized it was a Chevy.

He should have Dodged...

I spoke with Dell and they told me I have to replace all the 6 single RAM modules with 6 two GB modules. They said I can't combine 3 single RAM modules I already have with say 3 two GB modules. This is pretty confusing to me

Well, if you have six slots you've got more potential than most (every MB I've had only had four slots).  I'm surprised that you can't mix one's and two's - at least in pairs - but maybe Dell just wants you to spend more money than you need to.  Heck, you should be able to pull out those six singles and replace them with two 4 GB sticks leaving the other slots available for further upgrades.
 
Motherboards vary, so I'd take it somewhere where knowledgeable geeks can check it out (bring your motherboard manual if you still have it - if you don't, you might be able to find an online version).

Yeah, that Dell does seem to have 6 slots for RAM, but you can install 3 matched sticks in slots 1,2,3 (white) and another matched sticks in slots 4,5,6 (black). So you can go with three matched 4GB sticks in slots 1,2,3 AND with three 2GB sticks in slots 4,5,6 (per the Manual).
 
They do state in NOT using or mixing any original memory sticks with the new ones as the PC may not start properly.
 
This site has RAM that's compatible with your system: http://www.memorystock.com/memory/DellStudioXPS435MT.html

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Yeah, that Dell does seem to have 6 slots for RAM, but you can install 3 matched sticks in slots 1,2,3 (white) and another matched sticks in slots 4,5,6 (black). So you can go with three matched 4GB sticks in slots 1,2,3 AND with three 2GB sticks in slots 4,5,6 (per the Manual).
 
They do state in NOT using or mixing any original memory sticks with the new ones as the PC may not start properly.
 
This site has RAM that's compatible with your system: http://www.memorystock.com/memory/DellStudioXPS435MT.html

As I told him here

musicman100

Mesh http://
Yeah, that Dell does seem to have 6 slots for RAM, but you can install 3 matched sticks in slots 1,2,3 (white) and another matched sticks in slots 4,5,6 (black). So you can go with three matched 4GB sticks in slots 1,2,3 AND with three 2GB sticks in slots 4,5,6 (per the Manual).
 
They do state in NOT using or mixing any original memory sticks with the new ones as the PC may not start properly.
 
This site has RAM that's compatible with your system: http://www.memorystock.com/memory/DellStudioXPS435MT.html

As I told him here

Yes, you absolutely did!!! (just wanted to give Bill a summarized version......he said he was confused)  

Mesh

musicman100

Mesh http://
Yeah, that Dell does seem to have 6 slots for RAM, but you can install 3 matched sticks in slots 1,2,3 (white) and another matched sticks in slots 4,5,6 (black). So you can go with three matched 4GB sticks in slots 1,2,3 AND with three 2GB sticks in slots 4,5,6 (per the Manual).
 
They do state in NOT using or mixing any original memory sticks with the new ones as the PC may not start properly.
 
This site has RAM that's compatible with your system: http://www.memorystock.com/memory/DellStudioXPS435MT.html

As I told him here

Yes, you absolutely did!!! (just wanted to give Bill a summarized version......he said he was confused)  

and you are surprised, why??? obligatory smiley here ..

musicman100

Mesh

musicman100

Mesh http://
Yeah, that Dell does seem to have 6 slots for RAM, but you can install 3 matched sticks in slots 1,2,3 (white) and another matched sticks in slots 4,5,6 (black). So you can go with three matched 4GB sticks in slots 1,2,3 AND with three 2GB sticks in slots 4,5,6 (per the Manual).
 
They do state in NOT using or mixing any original memory sticks with the new ones as the PC may not start properly.
 
This site has RAM that's compatible with your system: http://www.memorystock.com/memory/DellStudioXPS435MT.html

As I told him here

Yes, you absolutely did!!! (just wanted to give Bill a summarized version......he said he was confused)  

and you are surprised, why??? obligatory smiley here ..

Cos he's juggling 2 women, a bullet-proof vest, and some RAM?

Seems like the Dell guys are only interested in selling me stuff. I kept bringing up my RAM upgrade and they kept talking about selling me something. They did say I need to buy from them to get the proper part. The RAM they sell is more expensive. I'm through talking to them.
 
Thanks for the info guys. I hurt my back a couple of days ago so I'm having problems getting around. Me having to take pain pills and muscle relaxers keeps me more confused than usual. I'll keep at it though. 
 
 

bayoubill
Seems like the Dell guys are only interested in selling me stuff. I kept bringing up my RAM upgrade and they kept talking about selling me something. They did say I need to buy from them to get the proper part. The RAM they sell is more expensive. I'm through talking to them.
 
Thanks for the info guys. I hurt my back a couple of days ago so I'm having problems getting around. Me having to take pain pills and muscle relaxers keeps me more confused than usual. I'll keep at it though. 
 
 

Sorry to hear about your back pain Bill......get that fixed before anything else.
Yeah, I'm not surprised at Dell and the sales pitch. If you use with RAM that's compatible with your sytem, it's a very simple upgrade.
 
As MM pointed out (), this RAM is compatible with your sys: DDR3, 1066MHz PC3-8500/1333MHz PC3-10600, 1.5v, unbuffered........and you can go upto 24GB's of RAM (6x4GB sticks) if your version of Win7 permits it.
 
Get some rest first. :)