Nitro AN515-57 Help needed with RAM and SSD upgrade I can't find RAM from the same manufacturer

Hello! 👋 I want to upgrade my RAM and also add an SSD or M2 for my Nitro AN515-57. Can anyone please tell me which RAM I can add so there won't be any conflict between my current one and a new one? (See the specs below.) Also, if I can't find RAM from the same manufacturer, can I use another one?

📌 RAM: DDR4-3200 (1600 MHz) Samsung, 8GB
📌 Speed: 3200 MHz
📌 Form Factor: SODIMM

Also, I have the same question about the SSD too. Which SSD or M2 will be compatible with my model? Currently, it has "Western Digital SN530 NVMe 512GB."

Bus Specs. for the mainboard is PCI-Express 4.0 (16.0 GT/s).

Thank you all for your answers! 😄

[Edited the thread to add model  name to the title and issue detail]

Accepted answers

brummyfan2

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1195200#Comment_1195200

Yes, Samsung module will be fine because it has same frequency and will match the rest of the specs of the current 8GB modue, like CL value, normally the green coloured RAM sticks have JEDEC profile, XMP modules are black coloured, as you already have a RAM stick with JEDEC profile you can not mix with another XMP profile RAM.

You can install a M.2 NVMe Gen 3 2280 SSD in the second slot because you have a RTX 3050.

Example:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-MZ-V7S500BW-Solid-State-Drive/dp/B07MFBLN7K?th=1

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brummyfan2

Hi,

You can get another 8GB DDR4 3200MHz module of any brand and install but avoid buying any RAM with XMP profile, as for the M.2 SSD, you have two M.2 SSD slots, if you have RTX3050 GPU, you can use Gen 4 M.2 SSD in the first slot and Gen 3 M.2 SSD in the second slot, if you have RTX3060 or 3070 GPU, you can use Gen 4 SSD in both slots.

You can use a Gen 4 M.2 SSD in Gen 3 SSD slots because they are backward compatible but Gen 4 SSDs will run at Gen 3 speeds .

https://uk.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/acer/nitro-an515-57-59ey

Nickye

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1195169#Comment_1195169

Hey, thanks for the answer!

Yeah, I have RTX 3050 TI 4GB.

I have Samsung RAM, but will it be okay if I add Crucial or RAM for example alongside the Samsung one? I've read that you might get a Blue Screen if you mix two different RAM manufacturers. And how can I tell if the RAM I am going to buy doesn't have XMP Profile and will it cause any issues if it will? Also, should it be only 3200 MHz?

About SSD, is there any difference if I get an M.2 or M.2 2280? Or will there be any issue if I get any?

Nickye

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1195197#Comment_1195197

I just came across this RAM, will it work? Thanks.

Samsung 16GB DDR4 3200MHz PC4-25600 1.2V 2Rx8 260-Pin SODIMM Laptop RAM Memory Module M471A2K43DB1-CWE
1. Density: 16GB | Memory Type: DDR4
2. Speed: 3200 Mbps | Dimm Type: SODIMM
3. No. of Pin: 260 | Voltage 1.2V
4. Component Composition: (1G x 8) x 16 chips
5. Newest Version - Rev "D"

brummyfan2

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1195200#Comment_1195200

Yes, Samsung module will be fine because it has same frequency and will match the rest of the specs of the current 8GB modue, like CL value, normally the green coloured RAM sticks have JEDEC profile, XMP modules are black coloured, as you already have a RAM stick with JEDEC profile you can not mix with another XMP profile RAM.