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Memory Upgrade for Dell XPS 17 L701x
Dell XPS 17 L701x memory upgrade specification, XPS 17 L701x maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Dell XPS 17 L701x upto a maximum of 8GB /16GB
PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM SODIMM 204pin memory, with maximum per slot in 2 Sockets/4 Sockets memory slots. The Dell XPS 17 L701x takes the PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM SODIMM 204pin memory Memory Type.
| Dell XPS 17 L701x Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2 X 2GB (Removable) | 8GB /16GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM SODIMM 204pin memory |
2 Sockets/4 Sockets | Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor | This system model comes with 2 slots and 4 slots.L701x with 4 slots supports 4x4GB=16GB and L701x supports 2x4GB=8GB |
Dell XPS 17 L701x Memory Upgrade options.
What are memory sockets or slots and how are these divided into bank?
Memory Sockets or Slots are the place where memory RAM modules are inserted in the motherboard. The Dell XPS 17 L701x has 2 Sockets/4 Sockets memory expansion slots. A memory bank is a group of memory expansion sockets, a bank must be completely filled with memory modules of the same size and type in order for the system to recognize and address the memory. i.e. :
2 sockets (2 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 2 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
3 sockets (3 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 3 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 4 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
8 sockets (4 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 8 memory slots. These are divided into 4 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
12 sockets (3 banks of 4) This indicates that there are 12 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of four memory slots. So you must add memory four pieces at a time (and they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
