Acer nitro 5 - AN515-51 RAM upgrade

tdh0085

I currently have 8gb of RAM and i want to upgrade. How many slots does the nitro have for RAM? Whats a good brand to buy? Is it easy to install? Im pretty sure i can figure it out, im decent with computers and working with my hands.

Model Number - AN515-51
CPU - Intel 15-7300HQ 2.5GHz
GPU - I think its a GEForce GTX 1050
Operating system - Win 10 64-bit

brummyfan2

Hi,
Install CPU-z and find out the make and model of your current 8GB module, get a module to match the specs of the RAM and install, you have two slots (one occupied by current 8GB RAM), you need DDR4, 2133/2400MHz memory module.
Open the memory hatch at the back, insert the module at an angle and gently push down until the retainer clips click.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

brummyfan2

Hi,
Install CPU-z and find out the make and model of your current 8GB module, get a module to match the specs of the RAM and install, you have two slots (one occupied by current 8GB RAM), you need DDR4, 2133/2400MHz memory module.
Open the memory hatch at the back, insert the module at an angle and gently push down until the retainer clips click.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

tdh0085

ahh gotcha. thank you. Would something like this work? even though i can see the info about my current ram i still cant tell which one to get. In the link it says its compatible with the acer nitro 5 an515 which is what i have but for some reason im still not sure. If this ram is compatible then can i install it along side my current ram? Does the new ram need to be the exact same specs and/or capacity as my current ram? Sry for all of the questions i just want to make sure i get it right.....

https://www.amazon.com/Adamanta-Memory-Predator-Travelmate-PC4-19200/dp/B078TNLS5C/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1521692989&sr=1-1&keywords=an515-51+ram

tdh0085

Or maybe this one?............

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DGOF0EC/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

brummyfan2

Hi,
Yes, both should work, but I would prefer Adamanta module, Amazon has a good return policy, so if it doesn't work you can always return it and get a replacement.

Noash3

The Acer Nitro 5 -AN515-51 can support ddr4 2666mhz ?

brummyfan2

Noash3 said:

The Acer Nitro 5 -AN515-51 can support ddr4 2666mhz ?

Hi,
It can only support up to 2400MHz.

Balatekie

Yes... The Acer Nitro 5 -AN515-51 supports DDR4 type RAM.
DIMM Type:- DDR4 2133/2400 SODIMM
Memory interface design: • DDR4 SODIMM slot x 2 •
Maximum memory is up to 32GB

phantomkrome

Can it handle another 16gb with the 8gb

Jack22

@phantomkrome
It has 2 slots for RAM and the maximum it can handle is 32GB

Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

rikkibaser

I have 4gb ram installed on my Acer Nitro 5 but i want to upgrade into 16gb ram, but I don't have enough budget for that, so my plan is I will buy 8gb ram to make it 12gb ram, Is this possible? Any Suggestions guys?

haszko96

I have acer nitro with I5-8250U, MX150, 8gb ram and when i opened hatch... There is only one 4gb ram stick without second slot. Next 4gb is integrated somewhere? 

brummyfan2

haszko96 said:

I have acer nitro with I5-8250U, MX150, 8gb ram and when i opened hatch... There is only one 4gb ram stick without second slot. Next 4gb is integrated somewhere? 

Hi,
Your model could be different from AN515-51, please provide the full name, like ANxxx-xxG. Yes, you could be right, if the total memory is 8GB and if you find only a single removable module, the other one might be an on-board memory, it means soldered.

Eucly

brummyfan2 said:

Noash3 said:

The Acer Nitro 5 -AN515-51 can support ddr4 2666mhz ?

Hi,
It can only support up to 2400MHz.

So it can only support 2400Mhz? But why is it the RAM which is already installed when i bought the nitro is written as 2666mhz in CPU-Z and windows task manager?

brummyfan2

Eucly said:

brummyfan2 said:

Noash3 said:

The Acer Nitro 5 -AN515-51 can support ddr4 2666mhz ?

Hi,
It can only support up to 2400MHz.

So it can only support 2400Mhz? But why is it the RAM which is already installed when i bought the nitro is written as 2666mhz in CPU-Z and windows task manager?

Hi,
According to service manual the motherboard has the capacity to run up to 2400MHz but this 2666MHz module may have been available at the time of assembly.
 http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/nitro-5-an515-51

Gargamella

hi.
i have a NItro 5 AN515-15 i5.7300 ge force 1050 ti,
i can upgrade the ram with :

Corsair
serie	ValueSelect
colore	Nero
Peso articolo	18,1 g
Dimensioni prodotto	12,7 x 12,7 x 0,5 cm
Numero modello articolo	CMSO8GX4M1A2133C15
Fattore di forma	260-pin SO-DIMM
Dimensioni RAM	8 GB
Tecnologia di memoria	ddr4_sdram
Tipologia di memoria computer	DDR4 SDRAM
Tipo memoria scheda grafica	DDR4 SDRAM
Voltaggio	1.2 volt

?????

Ath

Please answer me real quick, as I'll get this laptop soon. If the laptop has 4gb ram in one of the slots, can I add an 8gb stick of ram to make it 12gb? Both are ddr4 with same speeds. I just want more than 8gb but my budget can't fit 16gb. Please help me.

brummyfan2

Ath said:

Please answer me real quick, as I'll get this laptop soon. If the laptop has 4gb ram in one of the slots, can I add an 8gb stick of ram to make it 12gb? Both are ddr4 with same speeds. I just want more than 8gb but my budget can't fit 16gb. Please help me.

Hi,
Is it AN515-51? If so, yes you can but wait until you receive the laptop to find out whether it comes with 2133MHz or 2400MHz module.

dle97

My laptop is also an Acer AN515-51, it already have a 8gb ram, should I buy a single rank or dual rank 8gb ram to upgrade it ? Its NB Frequency at 2194,2 to 2196,7 or so. Is this one compatible ? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BIWKP58/ref=twister_B07FXFSD51?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

dle97

Hello, I have a AN515-51Nitro 5, it have  a 8gb ram, on cpuz its channel is single, and NB frequency is about 2195,5, should I buy a single rank or dual rank 8gb ram to upgrade it ? Is this one compatible : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BIWKP58/ref=twister_B07FXFSD51?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

or maybe this one https://www.amazon.de/Crucial-CT8G4SFS824A-Speicher-PC4-19200-260-Pin/dp/B01BIWKP58/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543621509&sr=8-1&keywords=Crucial+8GB+DDR4-2400+CL17+SODIMM+Single+Rank+x8&th=1

Ty

brummyfan2

dle97 said:

Hello, I have a AN515-51Nitro 5, it have  a 8gb ram, on cpuz its channel is single, and NB frequency is about 2195,5, should I buy a single rank or dual rank 8gb ram to upgrade it ? Is this one compatible : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BIWKP58/ref=twister_B07FXFSD51?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

or maybe this one https://www.amazon.de/Crucial-CT8G4SFS824A-Speicher-PC4-19200-260-Pin/dp/B01BIWKP58/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543621509&sr=8-1&keywords=Crucial+8GB+DDR4-2400+CL17+SODIMM+Single+Rank+x8&th=1

Ty

Hi,
You don't have to worry about single rank or dual rank anymore, you can even mix them, get a module that says DDR4  PC4-19200, both modules in your links are compatible.