How Much RAM Can an Alienware 17 R3 Take?
Alienware 17 R3
Yes — this laptop’s memory can be upgraded.
- Memory slots
- 2
- Maximum RAM
- 32 GB
- Memory type
- DDR4
- Speed
- 2133 MT/s
- Based on
- 11 reports
0% of reports for this model had at least one empty slot, so you may be able to add a stick without removing the existing one. Check yours before buying — see below.
Typically paired with: Intel Core i7-6700HQ, Intel Core i7-6820HK
These are factory and user-added configurations observed in field reports, not hard limits:
| Total RAM | Share of reports |
|---|---|
| 16 GB | 73% |
| 32 GB | 18% |
| 8 GB | 9% |
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How we know
This answer is derived from 11 independent hardware reports for the Alienware 17 R3, of which 100% agree. We publish a model only when the reports agree overwhelmingly.
Check it yourself
On Windows, open Task Manager → Performance → Memory. It shows Slots used and the form factor directly. On Linux, run sudo dmidecode -t memory.
Specifications derived from linuxhw/DMI, licensed CC-BY-4.0.