Need advice on purchasing a new alienware laptop!!!

[paradigm]

The RAM for laptops is called sodimm and much different from dsktp counterparts

And the AW supports 16+gb

Look for corsairs and kingstons (esp.the kvr1600's)

[Camelot]

Great help. Thank you very much paradigm.

[Camelot]

I have tried a few websites but can't find any 16gb 1600 sodimm RAM. Any1 cares to help?

Edit:

Also, I need some help regarding the after market ssd as well. If you could please give me some good suggestions for aftermarket ssd.

Thank you.

[Serephucus]

Newegg.com - Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Laptop Memory Model CT2KIT51264BC1067

8GB DDR3. If you want 16 (which you won't need at all for gaming) then just get two. Frequency doesn't matter, just whatever is cheap.

Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

128GB SSD

Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT256M4SSD2 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

256GB SSD

The Crucial M4 is the most reliable SSD on the market by a long shot at the moment, however if you want another brand, the Samsung 830 is also another option.

[Mr. Fox]

If you're still undecided on which system to buy, please review this thread first and then ask your questions in the same thread: M17xR2/R3 or M18x

If you know you want an M17x R2 or R3, please review the respective Owner's Lounge thread(s) and then post your unanswered questions in the Owner's Lounge for the system you are planning to purchase.

Closing this thread because it duplicates what we already have available for discussion.