Best RAM upgrade for Aspire 3 A315-35G RAM with it's default 1x4GB DDR4-2133; Timing: 15-15-15-35

ZenitramPRO
ZenitramPRO Member Posts: 25 Troubleshooter
edited August 2023 in 2019 Archives
Hi!
I'm a newbie, please bare with me. Asking for the Best RAM upgrade.
In crucial site, the ff clock rates are available: 2400 / 2666 / 3200.
My machine's max RAM capacity is 20GB. I have a default 1x4GB RAM and it's soldered inside so I'm considering to get 1x16GB of RAM.
What is the optimum clock rate to pair with my 1x4GB DDR4-2133; Timing: 15-15-15-35? 
Will it become Double Channel after I install a RAM, i'm not sure. I've researched and saw comparison that dual channel is faster than single channel.

LAPTOP SPECS
Processor: Intel Core i5 7200U @ 2.50GHz 
HDD: 1x1TB Seagate ST1000LM035-1RK172 
Graphics: Intel HD 620 / 2GB VRAM NVDIA GeForce MX130 
Memory
 > 1x4GB DDR4 2133Mhz (Single Channel)
   Timing: 15-15-15-35
 > +1 Available slot 
M.2 slot: Available

References:
https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/aspire-3-a315-53g

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  • laurent_14
    laurent_14 ACE Posts: 10,016 Trailblazer
    edited October 2019
    Hello,
    I think you made a typo. Do you own an A315-53G?
    First the Intel I5-7200U processor supports DDR4 2133MHz so the memory modules stated will work at 2133MHz.
    Here are the Acer specs:

    About the dual channel, I would suggested you to read this Intel topic about Flex Memory Access (Flex mode):

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  • ZenitramPRO
    ZenitramPRO Member Posts: 25 Troubleshooter
    edited October 2019
    Hello,
    I think you made a typo. Do you own an A315-53G?
    First the Intel I5-7200U processor supports DDR4 2133MHz so the memory modules stated will work at 2133MHz.
    Hey @laurent_14
    Oh. You mean, i can use any of the ff: 2400 / 2666 / 3200 ? If yes, what will it be the best to choose?
    Sure, i'll read the flex mode.

  • laurent_14
    laurent_14 ACE Posts: 10,016 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    I would buy the cheapest since it will work at 2133MHz (CAS latency or CL15). ;)
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