Trying to find compatible SSD for my laptop

Simba07

Hey guys, my laptop model is Aspire E14 (E5-476G-56GC). I'm looking to upgrade my laptop with a SSD and additional RAM.

I came across a few SSD's:
-ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro - PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280
-ADATA XPG SX8200 - PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280
-ADATA XPG SX6000 - PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280

I'm finding it hard to determine whether the SSD's above are compatible with my laptop. Have been receiving mixed reviews from online shop owners. Appreciate if you guys could provide some advise on this. 

I have attached an image on the available PCIe slot in my laptop as well. Here, it says the maximum link width is 2x, which adds to my doubt on whether the above mentioned SSD's will fit into my laptop's PCIe slot.

On the other hand, can you guys also advise whether ADATA's RAM will be of good fit?

Thanks in advance guys! Appreciate all the feedback. 

brummyfan2

Hi,
Yes, I have seen few users have installed XPG SX8200 Pro, ADATA memory modules are also suitable for your laptop.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Aspire-E5-476G/67809

brummyfan2

Hi,
Yes, the SSD will function at half the speed advertised by the manufacturers, Maximum Link width denotes that only 2 lanes are enabled and that's normal for most of the laptops.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/16741957

brummyfan2

Simba07 said:

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, the SSD will function at half the speed advertised by the manufacturers, Maximum Link width denotes that only 2 lanes are enabled and that's normal for most of the laptops.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/16741957

But would it be better if I could find a SSD with Gen3x2 interface? In that way, it would function at its max capacity as advertised?

Yes, you can do that but there won't be any noticeable difference between them, so if you buy a PCIex4 SSD you can use it on a 4lanes capable laptop/PC in the future.

brummyfan2

Hi,
Yes, I have seen few users have installed XPG SX8200 Pro, ADATA memory modules are also suitable for your laptop.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Aspire-E5-476G/67809

Simba07

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, I have seen few users have installed XPG SX8200 Pro, ADATA memory modules are also suitable for your laptop.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Aspire-E5-476G/67809

Hey there, thanks for answering my query. For the product, it says (PCIe Gen3x4) - is the x4 referring to the maximum link width of the PCIe slot? Because as per the screenshot i attached before, the maximum link width is only 2x for my PCIe slot.

brummyfan2

Hi,
Yes, the SSD will function at half the speed advertised by the manufacturers, Maximum Link width denotes that only 2 lanes are enabled and that's normal for most of the laptops.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/16741957

Simba07

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, the SSD will function at half the speed advertised by the manufacturers, Maximum Link width denotes that only 2 lanes are enabled and that's normal for most of the laptops.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/16741957

But would it be better if I could find a SSD with Gen3x2 interface? In that way, it would function at its max capacity as advertised?

brummyfan2

Simba07 said:

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, the SSD will function at half the speed advertised by the manufacturers, Maximum Link width denotes that only 2 lanes are enabled and that's normal for most of the laptops.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/16741957

But would it be better if I could find a SSD with Gen3x2 interface? In that way, it would function at its max capacity as advertised?

Yes, you can do that but there won't be any noticeable difference between them, so if you buy a PCIex4 SSD you can use it on a 4lanes capable laptop/PC in the future.