Aspire A514-54 RAM upgrade

SilverFrost
SilverFrost Member Posts: 12

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edited November 2021 in Aspire Laptops
Hi!

Can anyone recommend a good ram for this laptop? I'm trying to upgrade it from 8 to 16 or more. By the way, I just noticed that the max RAM speed is 3200 mhz but it only runs at 2666 mhz. Should I buy a 3200 mhz ram or 2666 mhz of ram? I bought a kingston 8GB RAM (kvr26n19s8/8) and it didn't work. I'm not so sure if the ram is defective or what. Anyway, can someone help me out?


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  • Commodore_1995#
    Commodore_1995# ACE Posts: 98,311 Trailblazer
    edited November 2021
    About ram not being identified, it would be interesting to first update the bios to the latest version. Then disable fast startup in the power options and turn off the computer. Disassemble the laptop, disconnect the lition battery and connect the new ram. Then plug in the lithium battery and turn on the computer. Sometimes the screen may remain black. It may take some time for the system to recognize the new ram.
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  • SilverFrost
    SilverFrost Member Posts: 12

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    About ram not being identified, it would be interesting to first update the bios to the latest version. Then disable fast startup in the power options and turn off the computer. Disassemble the laptop, disconnect the lition battery and connect the new ram. Then plug in the lithium battery and turn on the computer. Sometimes the screen may remain black. It may take some time for the system to recognize the new ram.
    Hi, @egydiocoelho ! Thank you for replying! I haven't tried disabling fast startup before installing the ram but I will definitely do that once I have ordered a new one. I have already returned the ram that I previously purchased 😁

    Anyway, with regards to the ram, should I purchase the 3200 or 2666mhz? 

    I apologize for asking these dumb questions. 
  • It would be interesting at what clock the memory is working, with the cpuz program.
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  • SilverFrost
    SilverFrost Member Posts: 12

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    edited November 2021
    It would be interesting at what clock the memory is working, with the cpuz program.


    Hi @egydiocoelho

    I apologize for late response. I have attached the screenshot.

    On a side note, the ram seems  to be rated at 3200 (see second picture). That's why I got confused as to what ram should I purchase - 3200 or 2666. I believe I have been asking this twice. 




  • SilverFrost
    SilverFrost Member Posts: 12

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    Can I also upgrade it to 24 GB? 16+8?
  • Can you send a screenshot of the spd tab? About the other question, you can add more 16gb of ddr4 sodimm ram. But both will work in flexible mode.
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  • SilverFrost
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    Hi @egydiocoelho. Thank you so much for answering my questions and for you patience. Anyway, SPD tab shows nothing 😯



  • Commodore_1995#
    Commodore_1995# ACE Posts: 98,311 Trailblazer
    edited November 2021
    This model comes with 4gb of onboard ram and an additional 4gb of offboard ram. The slower ram speed is limiting speed. In theory, this processor supports 3200mhz rams: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/208652/intel-core-i31115g4-processor-6m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz.html

    It is very likely that the onboard ram only works with 2600mhz. In this case, you can buy another 16gb ram that is also 2600mhz

    Can you check if your model comes with 4gb of onboard ram?

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  • SilverFrost
    SilverFrost Member Posts: 12

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    This model comes with 4gb of onboard ram and an additional 4gb of offboard ram. The slower ram speed is limiting speed. In theory, this processor supports 3200mhz rams: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/208652/intel-core-i31115g4-processor-6m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz.html

    It is very likely that the onboard ram only works with 2600mhz. In this case, you can buy another 16gb ram that is also 2600mhz

    Can you check if your model comes with 4gb of onboard ram?

    It comes with 8GB on board ram. There's 1 ram slot available for upgrade. I'll buy a 16gb ram and will provide you a feedback once installed. Thank you for answering my queries @egydiocoelho


  • Can you take the laptop apart and upload a photo?
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