Nitro AN515-42 RAM upgrade

I just got this laptop . All fine so far , except I find it laggy at times . I plan on upgrading the RAM & add SSD over the course . I see only around 2GB RAM free with normal browsing so first plan to add more RAM . The laptop came with Hynxix RAM and am looking to add additional 8GB RAM .Not really a heavy gamer so not sure if 2666 RAM or faster RAM would matter ?

Im looking at these 2 RAMs
1) https://www.amazon.in/Crucial-8GB-DDR4-2400-SODIMM-CT8G4SFS824A/dp/B01BIWKP58/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1544558040&sr=1-1&keywords=ddr4+ram+laptop
2) https://www.amazon.in/Kingston-ValueRAM-2400MHz-Non-ECC-KVR24N17S8/dp/B01GCWQGIY

Would these be compatible and run in in dual channel mode ? There are mixed opinions about RAM matching and running in dual channel mode . If not any suggested alternatives ? At the moment the crucial one seems more attractive in terms of price .Thanks

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vkk

I installed the Kingston RAM which had exactly the same timings as the Hynix now running in dual channel .

gshaw

I installed the Crucial one. And it is working perfectly with the pre-installed Hynix, in dual channel mode.

vkk

gshaw said:

I installed the Crucial one. And it is working perfectly with the pre-installed Hynix, in dual channel mode.

I almost got this . Either ways it should have worked out . The RAM I got had identical timings and Jedec numbers , better compatibility I suppose.

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brummyfan2

Hi,
Crucial RAM will be fine but the Kingston module is for Desktops, you need to buy a SODIMM module.

aditya_dope

I have the laptop it supports 2400 also if 2666 works Hynix being 2400 both combined will work at 2400

Commodore_1995#

This is the memory that is compatible with your notebook:

Your model supports ssd m2 2280 sata 3: https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Nitro-AN515-42/89407

vkk

aditya_dope said:

I have the laptop it supports 2400 also if 2666 works Hynix being 2400 both combined will work at 2400

Is it doing dual channel ?

vkk

I installed the Kingston RAM which had exactly the same timings as the Hynix now running in dual channel .

gshaw

I installed the Crucial one. And it is working perfectly with the pre-installed Hynix, in dual channel mode.

Diedes

Just curious, after installing the extra RAM, the lag was totally gone? And are the average core temps lower than before?

vkk

Diedes said:

Just curious, after installing the extra RAM, the lag was totally gone? And are the average core temps lower than before?

Lag while multi tasking has reduced . i.e. you hare having 15 browser tabs and openign up few VMs . If you just want to play a game with nothing runnign in the background 8 GB should be ok . Win10 loves RAM . Now I generally have 6 GB free from earlier 1 GB .. It all depends on the usage . Ideally try to add a SSD first

vkk

gshaw said:

I installed the Crucial one. And it is working perfectly with the pre-installed Hynix, in dual channel mode.

I almost got this . Either ways it should have worked out . The RAM I got had identical timings and Jedec numbers , better compatibility I suppose.

NuVEDDE

egydiocoelho said:

This is the memory that is compatible with your notebook:

Your model supports ssd m2 2280 sata 3: https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Nitro-AN515-42/89407

Hi, do you have such a table for M.2 SSD?
Will CRUCIAL MX500 1TB, CT1000MX500SSD4 be compatible? Or, the maximum size is 256 GB?
My setup:
Nitro AN515-42 (NH.Q3REC.007)
*News: Upgrade RAM to 32 GB

Commodore_1995#

here my friend:

NuVEDDE

egydiocoelho said:
here my friend:

Thanks!

So i install a bigger ssd than 256GB, M.2 1TB it will not work properly?

Commodore_1995#

This list is from the hardware that was tested by Acer! Is your ssd being recognized normally?

NuVEDDE

egydiocoelho said:

This list is from the hardware that was tested by Acer! Is your ssd being recognized normally?

Okay.

Yes https://eu.crucial.com/eur/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/nitro-5-an515-42 (Crucial MX500 1TB 3D NAND M.2 Type 2280 Internal SSD CT1000MX500SSD4) maybe not have problem to be after the purchase.

Commodore_1995#

Post the result here when installing ssd!

akshanshkumar

@gshaw is your system working fine with crucial stick?
i am planning to add same as it is cheap and best solution available in India as of now.
give a long term review

gshaw

akshanshkumar said:

@gshaw is your system working fine with crucial stick?
i am planning to add same as it is cheap and best solution available in India as of now.
give a long term review

Working perfectly. Two months now. No issues at all...

akshanshkumar

gshaw said:

akshanshkumar said:

@gshaw is your system working fine with crucial stick?
i am planning to add same as it is cheap and best solution available in India as of now.
give a long term review

Working perfectly. Two months now. No issues at all...

Bro i bought crucial one
but getting blue screen errors "memory management"
I dont know why it's not working for me.
using any single stick the system is ok
But on dual channel i get error.

Commodore_1995#

What is the exact model of ram you bought? What is the bios version? What is the error code? @akshanshkumar

vkk

akshanshkumar said:

gshaw said:

akshanshkumar said:

@gshaw is your system working fine with crucial stick?
i am planning to add same as it is cheap and best solution available in India as of now.
give a long term review

Working perfectly. Two months now. No issues at all...

Bro i bought crucial one
but getting blue screen errors "memory management"
I dont know why it's not working for me.
using any single stick the system is ok
But on dual channel i get error.

What is the RAM model that came with your laptop ? If its Hynix , then get the kingston value RAM with exact RAM timings . Refer above posts

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