Dell G16 SSD and RAM Upgrade

In this video we max out the RAM And SSD slots on our new Dell G16 gaming laptop and give it a Fresh Windows 11 install.
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[@shirishgandhi007]

Great stuff! Thanks for putting this video out. Removes any ambiguity about the laptop's internals & upgradability.

[@jloiben12]

For the RAM, do you actually get the full use out of the 64gb? I am currently RAM-constrained on my G16 but the documentation I saw says the computer can only use 32gb. Maybe I was just reading the docs wrong...

[@IWasAllLikeG93]

Documentation from Dell claims it can only handle 32gb, however, Crucial has a list of known compatible RAM kits for the G16 which lists a 64gb (2x 32gb) kit as compatible. Several users on reddit have reported that it posts and shows as available memory. One user even reported success using a Crucial 96gb (2x 48gb) kit. That's too excessive for my needs, but it does make me feel a little more at ease about trying a 64gb kit with my G16.

[@bikramjitsaharay762]

Wonderful informative video. No other channel so far has ever showed installing 4 TB NVMe .. really appreciate your efforts. If possible can you make a video of installing 4 TB NVMe SSD in OMEN 17 cm2002TX or OMEN 16 2023 models

[@wantedyou2346]

It's exactly the same way you would install a 1tb NVME. 🤦

[@Baron.Marcus]

VERY useful - and very well produced. Indeed, you clarified elements about the G16 and upgrading that are not clearly available otherwise. Thank you for your great work! :)

[@ekeatorbethel6691]

I thought the G16 doesn't have an extra SSD slot. or is that option available for more expensive models

[@peterh.2488]

That's the 2022 model, in this year's model, Dell bring the extra SSD slot back.

[@ovidiuovidiu6889]

Hello, I have an Asus G16 13650hx with 4060 (140W) mem ram is at 4800MHz, can I put a 5600 MHz kit and have it work at 5600 MHz or will it drop to 4800 Mhz?!

[@dll.cinematic]

I have the same spec, contacted Asus Support and got the following reply - max supported RAM speed is 4800 MHz with max capacity of 32 GB. So the best solution would be 2x16 4800 MHz, no point to buy faster RAM.

[@yxh1411]

Thanks a lot for your video! I just followed and upgraded the original 16G ram to 64 ram, and installed the second 2T ssd.

[@MashITTech]

Glad it helped :)

[@vicentebchacon]

Hello, I bought a G16, I don't have it with me yet and I would like to know what I should take into consideration when turning it on for the first time? or the recommendations you would give me. @@MashITTech

[@OMEGA_Hydroponics_777]

@@MashITTech , mine is a Dell G16 7620, will these upgrades still work?

[@soulfabuk]

Great video as always. I believe the RAM cap to 5200 is the 13th Gen mobile CPU and not Dell. Apparently, most of the Dell 13th Gen laptops would support 5200 DDR5 (i.e. XPS 15 and 17, Alienware, etc.) but some XPS owners have stated that early 2024 BIOS updates from Dell have knocked the RAM speed cap back down to 4800!! They may do the same with the G16 or it may just be the thinner XPS, so be careful not to waste money on 5600 Fury when you may be better off just upgrading with extra 4800 speed memory.

[@ysrpilot]

Yeah, I have discovered that with my G16. Heck, they included an actual 16gb 5600 DDR5 stick, but I put 32gb (2x16) of 5600 in and it's locked at 4800 by the BIOS. sucks.

[@Svdweijden92]

@@ysrpilot So no use getting more than 4800mhz?

[@ysrpilot]

@@Svdweijden92 Nope, definitely not.

[@baneous18]

@@ysrpilot even for the i9 13900hx processor one?? because according to crucial website i can use 5600. but when i contacted dell they said that my laptop only supports 4800mhz.

[@ysrpilot]

@@baneous18 yep, because I have the i9 version. Dell has locked the BIOS down to the 4800 at some point between the creation of this video and July, when I got this laptop.

[@visnu1517]

Can anyone share the complete configuration of SSD of the Dell G16 7630 Model? All the details of the SSD installed by DELL for this model

[@miguelcontact3896]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. First, is there some real gain to use ram more than the specification of dell, because probably the bus could be the main limitation? And also it means lower battery life, warmer computer and so often using fans and so more noise. Do you think it could reduce the reliabilitt of the machine? I need more ram but with these consideration I am not sure to go to more than 4800Mhz. And is there some significant improvement to do that for light room or music making for example? For ssd, it looks now the faster are evo90pro, so I think I ll go for them, I would like to go to raid 1 config but I am afraid to lose data if of both fails. Do you have any idea on how much raid 1 can sufer from lack of reliability? Thank you so much :)

[@skie6282]

Personally i dount the ram change did much. Right now, ddr is top of the line. 4.8k or 6k, its going to be insanely fast and nearly 0 difference. Now, wait 2 years and get new ddr5 at faster speeds and it will likely work alot better, usually new tech gets optimized and faster over years, even good ddr3 and most ddr4 were the same until more top of the line ddr4s came out. That being said, if you do stuff that is memory intensive like multitasking alot or streaming or video work, higher gb of ram will help.

[@miguelcontact3896]

@@skie6282 I had a great improvment with my old old xps when I upgraded it. I hope ot will be same with this one. But I really can t imagine why I should need more than this power, for music and image raw processing it is almost real time processing now, maybe a faster ssd can make something better, I still have the one provided with it. I think I will keep this computer untill death 🤣

[@墨梅-c3h]

Hello, G16 only has two SSD slots. Why can I see four hard drives in the system?

[@MrPrime-mt8dd]

How did u get that emoji

[@forsaken5268]

man here in india the laptop is ~1200 usd the only deal breaker for me is the lack of power delivery on usb c

[@sensereference2227]

Do you have a video on how to prepare the instillation usb when upgrading a new drive? I know for Windows there is a usb media creation tool, but I'm not sure how to add the Dell drivers to a usb.

[@henribrillon4240]

I have this question as well

[@marcinostrowski960]

what is max ram i saw few new ddr5 for 48gb? can i put 2x48gb?

[@MashITTech]

you sure can

[@Troy-McLore]

Thanks, I ended up getting a G16 after watching this.

[@rodericksweet6546]

You are using both NVME Slots, what did you do about the WiFi and Bluetooth

[@erhanozgul5301]

Man you are great! I did not know that long ssd could be placed in to short ssd place and i do not think that this info is available anywhere else on the net. So real so explanatory(in the past i ruined one laptop because i did not plug out the battery: which is a must that i know now by an expensive experience : -) ) Feedback: I wish you had done some tests/benchmarks before and after Dell s especially 512gb stock small size ssd s are just garbage and anyone buying it (not should) MUST upgrade SO VERY GOOD AND USEFUL ADVICE / DEMONSTRATION. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@MashITTech]

Glad you found it helpful and yes, that’s a good idea, I should have completed some tests 👍

[@chakkiraaha]

Thanks for this. Just followed it with G16 7630 and successfully upgraded to 64 GB RAM. Appreciate your word about "not panicking" if it takes time to boot after the RAM swap. I did panicked a bit but believed in your advise to eventually see the screen lit up!

[@MashITTech]

Glad it helped. It had me too the first time I upgraded it 🤣

[@bryanfury6264]

I enjoyed the video, but Your eyebrows + haircut + chair, which makes Your hair look long gives You a special vibe...slight Trevor vibe from GTA V. Otherwise beautiful pronunciation and everything! P.S.: I love Trevor from GTA V! :D

[@MashITTech]

Haha well I certainly am special! You are not the first to comment on the chair! it may be time to change it 🤣 And the eye brows, well they just started falling out a few years ago, sucks getting old

[@cctvmanbob]

Thanks for that ! I am was looking at the G16 but the higher specs cost a lot . Now I can get the lower spec and change it out ! Most helpfull...😁

[@skie6282]

Personally i dont think its worth it unless you avtually do some multitasking or need large storage. I just got the laptop and clean instals and set it up, speeds are great, the ssd is only 1,000 mb slower then the one recomended here, 5k vs 6k. And any speed difference w9nt be noticeable except the placebo effect. Im gonna save the money for drr5 upgrade in like 2 years after the tech advances. Oh and memory usage is around 4gb idle, up to 7-8gb when i was opening files and downloading multiple drivers suring setup while warching temos and usage info.

[@darshankhatri4105]

Hi Mash, I have Dell G16 7620 (2022 model). Can I install two M.2 2280 SSD's as shown in the video? On dell website says it has only one M.2 2280 slot for SSD.

[@MashITTech]

sorry mate, Dell didn't ever sell the 2022 G16 in the UK so I didn't get to test one. The manual does state 1 m.2 slot so I guess that is probably correct, sorry :(

[@darshankhatri4105]

@@MashITTech thank you!

[@obliterated4gaming]

Hi I have a question? I recently got the g16 it has a rtx 4060, and a i9 13900HX, with 16gb ram I would prefer not to have to re-add all my programs and re-add Windows 11. I’m definitely wanting to add at least 32 GB of RAM to it, possibly the 64 you did. If I only do the RAM and unplug the battery, then take the old RAM out and replace it, Would I still need to re-download everything on the laptop? With my current programs I have on the laptop be OK if I just did the ram?

[@MashITTech]

no, that's only for the SSD. You dont need to do any of that for just ram

[@MrPrime-mt8dd]

I recently just changed the ram on my g16 to the recommended kingston 64gb ram, yet it’s still running at 4800mhz. Please help.

[@muhammednuribaser5550]

I have a this problem too. Did you find any Solution ?

[@MrPrime-mt8dd]

@@muhammednuribaser5550 nah bro, even tried updating the bios, but still nothing. there must be something, cause if have the same laptop and upgraded ram as shown in the video, then there must be something

[@muhammednuribaser5550]

@@MrPrime-mt8dd Yes you are right bro. I just now update bios. Its not working . If you find any solution please let me inform me :)

[@MrPrime-mt8dd]

@@muhammednuribaser5550 sure :)

[@jasperda2nd352]

4800 is the max

[@superdude4349]

Would I need to store the drivers on a usb stick if I am leaving in the original SSD, but only changing the RAM and adding another m.2 SSD?

[@PierreandreLevesque]

Inthe owner manual they said maximum its 32 gb with 2x16gb i just bought 2x32gb 4800 ghz its is ok to do that i see you put 2x5600mghz

[@simonefiorini8298]

I have had the MSI GT77 for 3 months. Fantastic, with a fantastic monitor. Alienware let me down. Even my old 17R5 abandoned me...😒

[@MashITTech]

Yes, they made some really odd choices this year

[@simonefiorini8298]

@@MashITTech thank you!

[@LuciferMorningstar-dh5kx]

Hey, first of all i wanna say amazing vid. Secondly off topic, i placed an order for the m18. I wanna know after I receive one, what are the stuff one should test for in a new laptop to check the model i received is functioning properly? Can you give me any recommendations for what to test, and what applications can i use to help me test?

[@MashITTech]

My suggestion is always to check it over visibly then once you have set up the laptop and updated it with windows update and alienware update run: cinebench r23 and 3dmark time spy. Use the over drive mode in command centre and record the results. Then check that against what other users get or if the same spec as me use my review 👍

[@LuciferMorningstar-dh5kx]

@@MashITTech thank you so much. 👍🏻

[@LuciferMorningstar-dh5kx]

@@MashITTech yes it is exactly the same model as you got. Dell should pay you a premium, your review sold it to me honestly. I also went with your idea of not getting higher ram/ssd and upgrading it myself.

[@ExploringJ]

My western digital SD, same one as yours, doesnt show up when picking where to install windows :/ Dammit man , i messed up my laptop so bad

[@MashITTech]

does it show in BIOS?

[@Murderdolls1976]

Great video! Extremely helpful. Could you please let me know how you were able to increase the ram clock speed? The laptop seems to be limited to 4800 Mhz and has no option in the BIOS to tinker with the clock speeds.

[@MatrixEXE224]

How do I change the ram speed on my g16?

[@hanssemper3209]

Hello, thank you for the wonderful video. I expanded the RAM in my G16 7630 from 16 to 32GB (Fury 5600). The RAM only runs at 4800Mhz, do I have to change the speed in the BIOS so that it runs faster? Please answer. Thanks

[@MashITTech]

that's really odd.It should be running at 5200mhz like mine! IS your BIOS up to date? There is nothing you have to do in BIOS

[@hanssemper3209]

BIOS Version 1.9.0

[@thekthe12345]

I have the same - bought Kingstone Fury 2x32GB 5600MHz and have only 4800MHz in the bios - I've even updated it to 1.10. I have i9 in my model - I wonder if that matters?

[@MrPrime-mt8dd]

@@thekthe12345same with mine

[@xxkrimoxx5123]

désolé mais la vidéo a été faite sur un autre pc car tu ne peux pas ajouter plus de deux ssd sur le G16, vous tournerez jamais à plus de 4800 car les profils xmp ne sont pas géré sur cette machine, il faut être clair et ne pas trompé vos abonnés@@MashITTech

[@ozdemiranil]

Have you faced whea errors? When system boot and beginning of the games, I get whea event 17 errors.

[@marioperez8858]

What is the maximum capacity of RAM that can be installed on the computer?

[@Gtfando1]

@Mash IT My ram started up at 4800 Mhz. Any ideas on how to change that?

[@jeremiashernandez2543]

Hi, good info! Do you know if this voids the warranty? I just need to add one nvme. Thanks!

[@ktmac2375]

Thank you so much for getting right to the point, with nothing but relevant information. Just for that, Mister, I'm subscribing!

[@MashITTech]

thank you mate, I really appreciate that

[@umarsaidahmad5470]

Hi! Thank you for your all these works! Please advice me, I am going to buy laptop to use it for programming, some light 3D working and basic graphics. Is G16 for me? i7 12700H, 3060, QHD+ version is 999$. Is it worth? Does it have good battery life?

[@MashITTech]

no most intel laptops have subpar battery life! it will be about 4 hours of light use :(

[@umarsaidahmad5470]

I think ryzen works just 10% more?

[@chargerdiecast]

You lose the warranty doing this?

[@Rht121]

Hey mash Should i go for asus g16 or dell g16 Plus for rtx 4060 or 70

[@samisamadi]

Which one did you buy? How's it going so far?

[@lubingmoreno]

hi I bought a of its g16 7630 i713650 &4060 with 16gb ram the manual say max capacity 32gb ram is possible put 64 ram?

[@MashITTech]

yes, you will need 2x32gb sticks like the fury I used

[@lubingmoreno]

Thanks

[@CrimeStopper39]

can i safely upgrade my ram without cloning my drives

[@MashITTech]

yes cloning is purely for the SSD

[@enesgungor7542]

I installed an 32gb ram an it does not boot it get 1 time color sequence

[@MashITTech]

sorry, only just spotted this. Did you get it sorted? if not add me on insta and start a chat

[@PHARAOH_89]

thank you for making this video ! very helpful.

[@famousmidnight]

Great video, thanks. Doing the same thing soon

[@typical_man6696]

Hello I have a Dell G16 7630 i9 + RTX 4070 I bought (64GB (2x32GB) 5600MT/s DDR5) But my laptop starts at 4800 MT/s What can I do to run it on 5600?

[@sukruyildirim70]

Hey mate do you happen to have 30 watt problem?

[@typical_man6696]

@@sukruyildirim70 "30 watt problem"?

[@sukruyildirim70]

Performance drop when you move the laptop?

[@stubones]

The 1TB SSD is not an option, its the only SSD... unless you contact Dell? I got mine, just about set up now. I assume opening it to put storage SSD inside will void the warranty?

[@prime12602]

Hey uh did you buy a ram kit or 2 sticks of same ram? I'm trying to find a kit but they're expensive and buying two same rams is way cheaper but idk if they will work. Will they?

[@MashITTech]

Ram pricing is often random! But the good news is, buying 2 sticks is exactly the same as a kit, its just often the kit s cheaper!

[@prime12602]

​@@MashITTech thx I will keep that in mind, As for RN I am running two MICRON MTA4ATF1G64HZ-3G2 8GB they came with the laptop and after 2 years its time I upgraded them so researched a bit and finally found KF432S20IB/16 Kingston FURY 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 CL20 SODIMM Fury Impact, these seems better but the thing is buying a 32GB kit of this is around 12K here and buying two 16GB ones is around 6K (IDK why it's like that) so, now I'm confused as I read somewhere that kits are better and sometimes mixing rams just doesn't work. oh well lets see if they work or not

[@MashITTech]

when people talk about mixing ram they usually mean different ram sticks/brands so say a crucial 3200mhz and a fury which seems obvious but some people do this 🤣 if you buy 2x single sticks of fury ram you will get exactly the same sticks as if you bought the kit so there really is no reason to worry

[@prime12602]

@@MashITTech oh i see thx for the help.

[@mr.robot.elliot.]

Thank you for this video, first of all, can you recommend this computer and secondly, as far as I understand from the video, in addition, second ssd and ram can be added, is it true?

[@muhammednuribaser5550]

I did it what you said. But ı need your hep immediatly. My laptop was 4800 MHz (8x2) ı changed with 1x 32 GB 5200 MHz. İts still see 4800 MHz on task manager. Can you help ne ? What i gonna do ?

[@TalooshDaBoss]

Oems put weird limitations on ram capacity and speed, if you have dual rank ram (which 1x32gb probably is) it may not allow above 4800mhz, you could just add one of your old 8gb back to have 40gb 4800 or get 2x16 single rank 5200 I think is all, unless they update the bios to unlock it

[@CJTutorialSpace1]

Wonderful video

[@Romash.]

Can i get an advise? how can solve this? my laptop opens most of the times without needing oassword and fingerprint ? ( legion slI'm 7i gen 7)

[@enesgungor7542]

Is it necessary to do fresh windows setup to run 64 gb set because i have too much data stored and i dont want to copy it via acronis because it will take too much time. Thanks.

[@enesgungor7542]

I am asking that because it says in their website laptop seems to be working up to 32 gb s

[@MashITTech]

sorry for the delay. If you only change ram you do not need to do a fresh install. 64gb ram works fine even though they state 32gb

[@enesgungor7542]

@@MashITTech Thanks for the interest I've updated it and works fine.

[@tylertheguy4749]

I want to know how you got 5200mhz mines at 4800. I thought the crucial 32gb 5600 would work but i used your video to install and only got 4800

[@MrPrime-mt8dd]

Same i got the kingston 64gb, but it’s still at 4800

[@Alleged_Mercenary]

My G16 only takes one ssd, there isn't a second slot.

[@chadley4821]

Can you upgrade the laptop straight out of the box? Even without turning it on at all?

[@UnderbossProductions]

See I did this to the T And after reassembly it just will not start up. The laptop doesn’t even register that the AC is plugged in. It won’t turn on with just the AC in or the battery only. No lights no nothing. I even replaced the old parts back in it and still nothing. I gave up trying to figure it out myself I’m about positive I’ve fried it somehow

[@OpalGlamour23]

Oh no 😢

[@korni1002]

ive found an 2x 48gb ram kit is it supported or not?

[@MashITTech]

I am sure it will work but I haven't tested it

[@korni1002]

@@MashITTech ok thank you ill try it 👍

[@lsmith3907]

Just did memory with son. Great video - thanks!

[@林鎵宸]

Excuse me, Could I upgrade the memory card to 64G(32+32)? because Dell G16-7630-R1988BTW type data sheet information just provide maximum to 32G, that very confuse for me. Could you tell me what brand and specifications you used. thanks and appreciate your answer.

[@thekthe12345]

Yes, I just did that - 2x32GB of 5600MHz of Kingston Fury memory. For some reason it's running at 4800MHz only - for both bios 1.08 and newest 1.10.

[@famousmidnight]

Kinda bummed I just found out my g16 only has one ssd slot. My wifi and ssd are right next to each other unlike yours. I think yours might be 7630 vs my 7620 bummer. I don't know if 5600 64g doesn't work with 7620 or I just didn't give it long enough to turn on? Crucials website says it's compatible

[@OpalGlamour23]

Oh no! We have the same laptop and I guess my upgrade won’t work as well as it did in this video. Did your laptop work again? Which upgrades and components did you end up using or doing? Thanks

[@HaloblackopsTenken]

To be honest, i never own a gaming laptop, well , not yet anyway hehehe. Nor, having any experience in opening one But the one rhing i fear the most apart from reming the back lid * looks at lenovo legion,* is removing the battery cable. Thet always say that you myst becareful when removing it, but i have these doubts that i might end up popping the cable even when I'm careful :(.

[@MashITTech]

I totally get the fear and also the base plate of a legion is a pig but with a suction cup its pretty easy! (I will be doing a legion upgrade video soon)but if you are careful and use a pry tool the battery cable comes out easily, just never force anything and take your time. I have probably done well over 200 battery cables on all different brands and never damaged one yet 🤣

[@ChristopherRichard-f1m]

Is this applicable for the Dell G15 SE 5521?

[@josejosegaliano9104]

How do I increase the frequency from 4800 to 5200?

[@normsbigwindow9379]

@MashITTech it’s the elephant in the room. I don’t think you can do it and I based on the lack of response from the content creators I think it’s not possible on this machine. I would love them to come back and explain exactly how they did it but just replacing RAM doesn’t do it, until they do reply to counter my scepticism, I think it’s just a ploy to push referral income.

[@cjedaguro]

Hi Dave! I noticed you shifted from using WD Black SN770 to Crucial P3 Plus. May I know why? I’m trying to buy one for my M17 R5. Thank you 😊

[@MashITTech]

its only because the p3 plus offer a 4tb single sided ssd so its compatible with most laptops! I prefer the sn770 but they don't do a 4tb. I used the faster sn850x 4tb for the main drive, but I don't need that performance on a game drive :) hope that helps

[@SURG3NT]

Great vid! Any thoughts on the Msi GE78HX?

[@oganibi9313]

thanks @mash IT. I'll be saving this video for when i do upgrade in a year.

[@saitosf]

The links are not working... it keep in white! pls check it

[@MashITTech]

what country are you in?

[@saitosf]

I´m in Colombia South America@@MashITTech

[@SulaymonOskar]

are we going to get a AMD version of the m16/18?

[@erpar3694]

Thank you for this. Is it possible to upgrade the graphics card in this particular laptop model? I have a 3060 in mine.

[@MashITTech]

No, sorry. The cpu and graphics cards are soldered on to the motherboard

[@NSFWHarold]

Thanks for the info. Seeing the internals, and especially the drive options, was a deciding factor for what to get my son. I wanted something with 2x 80mm slots, and this satisfies that.

[@NSFWHarold]

So status update on that. The G16-7620 that I purchased is slightly different than what you presented. On this one, the M2 slots are shifted slightly to the left, closer to the edge of the laptop. And instead of the top slot being populated with a short SSD, it is instead populated by the WiFi module (yours is on the lower right). The lower slot is populated with the 1TB SSD, and the lower right slot (where you have your wifi module) is a null slot. Meaning there are traces on the motherboard with solder points, but no actual connector. Instead, there is a rubbery spacer where the connector should be, which appears to just be serving as a stand-off. Overall, the architecture of the motherboard is slightly different than what your is, so I am guessing a different rev of the motherboard. Oh well. It is what it is. But fair warning for everyone else that might be thinking about one.

[@xrenatoxd]

@@NSFWHarold so you couldn't install a second ssd?

[@NSFWHarold]

@@xrenatoxd correct. No second slot available

[@petrub27]

@@NSFWHarold bahahahaha

[@Dubaiste]

Does this computer can really support 64GB of ram + 2 x TB of SSD storage ????? Additionally, does the "up to 2 x 1TB" on the manufacturers' technical sheets a real technical limit, or can I still put a 2TB SSD (or more) instead of the 1TB? (for a Lenovo Legion and Asus Rog). Thank you!!

[@MashITTech]

Yes, the ram I linked worked perfectly. And yes you can usually ignore the manufacturers max specs, 2tb easily work in these laptops, you just need to be careful not to buy a double sided 4th drive

[@thekthe12345]

@@MashITTech Exactly - I've just removed original 30 mm 1TB drive with Windows and put Samsung 990 PRO 2TB and Samsung Evo 870 2TB and works perfectly... with Kubuntu and LUKS encryption :).

[@joa_joa]

I'll double stress the "don't panic" part... it took a while and a couple of tries.

[@MashITTech]

They do take ages to boot after! Had me worried the first time 😅

[@James2210]

Please show how to put the cover back on. I have a 2022 model (7620) and the clips do not want to go

[@OpalGlamour23]

Were you able to fix this? I have the same laptop. Thanks

[@jocl8488]

Is it possible to rebuild the second SSD slot like the first one, to install another 2230 SSD model?

[@MashITTech]

Yes, both can be changed from 30>80 or vice versa

[@ominousbagel512]

Very informative video. Thanks!

[@philippkay1322]

Great video, thanks a lot for your explanations! Do you know If a Samsung SSD M2 980 Pro WITH heatsink will fit? Or will the 8.6mm thickness be too thick for this Laptop?

[@MashITTech]

Unfortunately the heatsink is just too think. Just get the 980 without the heatsink if you can

[@philippkay1322]

@@MashITTech Thanks for answering. Will do. Really appreciate the work you put into your Channel.

[@Kishanchoudharykrish]

Is this laptop support gen5 ssd?

[@oganibi9313]

Hi Mash. Will i run into stability issues if i mix a Kinston fury ram kit 16gb @5600 with the stock ram 8gb @4800. Totalling 24gb

[@MashITTech]

It should run fine but will be running at the speed of the slowest stick when you don’t have a matched pair

[@oganibi9313]

@@MashITTech thank you 👍🏾

[@saitosf]

Hi, I recently bought the ram that you are testing in this video.. thanks to the link you provides us.. so thanks. But i have a problem, my laptop don´t run at 5200 only 4800, may you give me some feedback about that? I use a dell g16 7630 i913600hx, rtx4070. The only diferent thing is that I'm not running a fresh install I setup the laptop as it came from the seller... Dell instalation.

[@MashITTech]

It is nothing to do with the windows install. It will be controlled by BIOS. What version of the BIOS are you on? I wonder if they have downclocked RAM speed on a newer BIOS. IF you give me your version I will look into it for you

[@saitosf]

@@MashITTech Sure. my BIOS version is 1.14.0 and his date is 19/03/2024. btw thanks so much

[@saitosf]

still waiting...pls dont forget it

[@zenzenzenyn9409]

Hello, i got the same problem

[@trentoneliason2426]

Is this for the New G16 or old G16

[@ZachT71]

Just bought the dell g16 laptop and was wondering if i could skip the usb drive step since i haven't even turned it on and just go straight to adding the 4tb ssd. This is my first pc, so im not great with computers?

[@MashITTech]

You need the operating system on the ssd for it to work. It is currently on your existing ssd even if you have never used it. Unfortunately you need to clone it or do a fresh install with a USB stick

[@ZachT71]

@MashITTech Well, I'll save your video, I don't plan on upgrading at the moment, so i don't void my year warranty. Would an external ssd be fine? Would be cool to download the games on an external ssd and leave the internal for other stuff.

[@MashITTech]

I often use externals for my game libraries, works perfectly

[@kornstory]

Good stuff 👍!

[@saik42069]

Is rtx 4050 available in the g series?

[@rayanespana1367]

Nice video 👍🏾 thanks for help, but i have question, i have contact the technical service of Dell and she's says the maximum of Ram is 32gb in 4800mhz... Do you have change settings in the bios ? Thanks for help sir. (For dell G16 rtx4070 i9 24 cores)

[@MashITTech]

Dell just read off a script! 64gb will be fine and it is pug and play, nothing to do in BIOS

[@normsbigwindow9379]

How did you achieve the higher ram speed with the same ram and spec g16 as me as plug and play has not achieved the same result? Curious if you tweaked something

[@dgrzakaria6789]

@@MashITTechI also need to know if it really is possible to upgrade to 5200

[@normsbigwindow9379]

@@MashITTech prove it 🙏🏻😀👍

[@Sycklow]

Thank you for this video, it helps me a lot! Does it recognize the 64 GB of RAM? because on the dell manual they say 32 GB max. I think I know the answer but I prefer ask to be sure 😄

[@MashITTech]

Haha typical dell! 64 is fine 😀👍

[@Sycklow]

Hello I haven't changed the ram yet, I would like to know if you know how many pins the Kingston Fury strips have and is it obligatory to respect the number of pins because I have seen crucial strips which indicate compatibility with the G16 however there are 262 pins and the compatible ram on the dell site indicates 288, thanks

[@AustinTheGreatVR]

My Dell G16 has only 1 m.2 slot and right next to it is the NETWORK CARD. there is a similar looking spot on the board but there is no port for the ssd. What model has only 1 slot? Idek.

[@AustinTheGreatVR]

You must have like the New G16, or some version of ALIENWARE’S G16. which would have been nice to know before blowing Christmas money on an ssd.

[@MashITTech]

what specs is your G16?

[@AustinTheGreatVR]

I7 12700h 16Gb RAM 512gb Internal ssd GeForce RTX 3060 Not sure what the main board is.

[@AustinTheGreatVR]

What I ended up doing is just swapping the 512 for my new 1tb ssd, and just re installing windows.

[@OpalGlamour23]

⁠@@AustinTheGreatVR Which brand of 1tb SSD did you end up getting? Thanks

[@tasershot5159]

Hi! Thanks so much for this video! I'm thinking about getting this laptop and doing the upgrades you showed. I have a question though; why did Disk Management show 4 drives? I've never seen that before. Thanks!

[@MashITTech]

I stupidly had a couple of externals attached when I took the screenshot, sorry

[@tasershot5159]

@@MashITTech Now that makes sense. Thanks!

[@intellectualsmoke]

What usb drive?

[@cctvmanbob]

I followed the above BUT it does not boot automaticly from the usb !! Also has no option to change boot to usb , as it does not see the usb ... arse

[@MashITTech]

What type of usb drive did you get? Have you got another one?

[@cctvmanbob]

Kensington 256 G@@MashITTech

[@cctvmanbob]

Kinstone 256G , only a small 8G @@MashITTech

[@malinda2k3]

i recently bought a dell g16 with an intel i9-12900H, and it's constantly thermal throttling, do you have a solution? like an alternative for undervolting or something many thanks

[@muratungor1703]

Did you solve the problem?

[@malindailankoon]

@@muratungor1703 yep, kind of..... so first i created a new fan profile in alienware command center that was a bit faster than default balanced mode. then i reduced the turbo ratio limits so that the cpu didn't thermal throttle at that fan speed. also when i'm not gaming i disabled turbo boost (using throttlestop). for gaming i created a new fan profile with max fan speed (the laptop has a dedicated game mode button but i suspect it increases power to the cpu as well, heating it more) these midrange laptops are not made to handle the i9, if u want an intel i9 laptop its better to buy a premium laptop. (this is different account but same person) lol

[@MrPrime-mt8dd]

do you require a clean installation even if you are just upgrading the ram?

[@MashITTech]

No, only for installing new ssd. Ram only swap is incredibly easy, swap it in, boot it up 😃👍

[@MrPrime-mt8dd]

That's great, thank you :) @@MashITTech

[@adhityoprathamaadji2393]

I want to ask , i have this laptop. Dell site said it's only support 32 gb ram maximum. But two ram manufacture site like crucial and compute ram said this model can have 64 gb ram. So is this model support 64 gb ram or not?

[@MashITTech]

it sure can, I link the 64gb kit I used which worked perfectly :)

[@adhityoprathamaadji2393]

@@MashITTech ah thx for confirmation. Now i think i will buy it too.

[@wtownell6649]

If i only want to add 1 SSD (and switch out the ram) and keep the original ssd do I still need to reinstall the operating system?

[@MashITTech]

If you don’t change the primary ssd you don’t need to reinstall the os

[@tanhahaq1]

Is it still working?

[@Gummigusche]

Does the 16gb version allow an 32 gb upgrade?

[@MashITTech]

it sure does, I recommend the fury I linked as it has great timings and is known to work 👍

[@xxkrimoxx5123]

Unfortunately, the RAM on this laptop model will never work with the correct timing due to the BIOS not supporting XMP@@MashITTech

[@jamespatrick8145]

Awesome video, just got this model. Bought the recommended drive, will be here tomorrow. My memory is currently running at 4800, given the cap of 5200 you discovered on this model do you feel it is still worth it to upgrade that as well?

[@skie6282]

Personally id say wait a year or 2 until ddr5 twch advances and lower end prices decrease. Depends what you need for memory though, when i was doing setup and intalling stuff and watching the temps and usage my menory got up to 8gb used, out of 16. Not ideal for multitasking alot

[@OpalGlamour23]

Hi! You made this comment 9 months ago. I just want to ask how did your upgrades go? I have a G16 7620 which I bought in November 2022 and it died suddenly. All the recommended parts are in my cart & I will be doing everything by myself (and maybe some help from my hubby). Is your laptop working better? Thanks!

[@jamespatrick8145]

@@OpalGlamour23 Definitely! The memory when in easy and the drive just clicks in! Working on it as we speak

[@OpalGlamour23]

@@jamespatrick8145 Thanks for your reply! I'm excited to get started on updating this laptop. It's great to hear that your laptop is working well after the upgrades.

[@mauricioemanuels7611]

¡Gracias!

[@alan_core]

Another great video :)

[@brandonm8964]

All the information surrounding the RAM on the m16 was vague and eventually edited on the Dell specifications page. I couldn't get my kingston to exceed 4800 even at 32gb capacity It seemed really shady of them to modify the technical specification page after the laptop had already been shipped to people, i ended up refunding mine, it was a shame i wanted to enjoy it. :(

[@MashITTech]

did you buy the fury 5600 kit I used? mine runs at 5200mhz on the m18, m16 and this g16!

[@brandonm8964]

@@MashITTech yes sir, infact I made the purchase after watching your video haha. The situation does have me a bit confused, as mine wouldn't even reach 5200mhz

[@MashITTech]

WTF! that makes no sense 🤣 I am also confused as it has worked for me in 3 of their laptops! The annoying thing is, they could let it run at 5600 if they wanted to, the same kit runs fine at 5600 in my Razer Blade :(

[@brandonm8964]

@@MashITTech I really did want to enjoy alienware and was willing to dish out the extra dough to do so, unfortunately that was not the case this time around. Razer really is starting to sound better by the day, can you make any recommendations as far as Razer laptops go? P.S check out the Dell specs page for m16 now lol

[@MashITTech]

I chose the 16 as I thought I would want the portability. The performance is amazing and I love the 500 nit screen and build/look but in hindsight I wish I had ordered myself the 18 for that larger screen! I also love how well the peripherals all work together, synapse is not the best piece of software but it destroys AWCC!

[@edoubaud]

what are the two drive of 1TB during the installation ?

[@MashITTech]

please ignore those, I lost my footage from the install so just used the footage from my m18 when I did a similar upgrade :)

[@edoubaud]

@@MashITTech thx you