Ram and sdd upgrade for Nitro AN515-56 what type of ram and maximum memory

Hi

Im using Product Model AN515-56/N18PG61-A4GBCKKL/51130H/2*8/512G/W10HGS

I cant find any info about what type of ram and maximum memory my laptop support and also i want to know if i can use this SSD if not please suggest me one https://www.amazon.in/Samsung-Internal-Solid-State-MZ-V8P1T0/dp/B08GS7748F?th=1

i also found some ram i dont know if i can use them or not im giving you the link here can you guys please have a look and check it

this one is 3k rupees one chip 16gb https://www.amazon.in/Crucial-16GB-Laptop-Memory-CT16G4SFRA32A/dp/B08C511GQH/ref%3Dsr_1_2?adgrpid=77507623345&ext_vrnc=hi&hvadid=499120839791&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9182570&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6454033137421235445&hvtargid=kwd-299143213626&hydadcr=1155_2349449&keywords=16gb%2Bddr4%2Bcrucial&qid=1698829973&sr=8-2&th=1

this 2 set 11k rupees

https://www.amazon.in/Crucial-16GB-Laptop-Memory-CT16G4SFRA32A/dp/B08C4X9VR5?th=1 do i have to buy set to upgrade or can i just buy 2 singles and use them

also there something called single rank and dual rank

Please tell me which one is good

Thank You Guys

[Edited the thread to add issue detail]

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Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/694131/ram-and-sdd-upgrade-for-nitro-an515-56

Ram will run at 3200MHz if 2 identical DDR4 modules are installed (Dual Channel Mode) Acer recommends this for your laptop:

Maximum RAM supported is 64GB, 32GB/slot. 2 x 16GB is recommended by Acer.

The PCIe M.2 SSD , up to 1TB NVMe was tested by Benchmark for your laptop:
https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Nitro-AN515-56/231353
The first socket is normal full NVME speed PCIe Gen3 x 4. The second socket is normal half NVME speed PCIe Gen3 x 2
The Crucial RAM modules you list will work, you should buy the set to make sure they are identical. The Samsung 980 Pro is a Gen4 SSD that will run at half the speed in a Gen3 slot, I recommend you look for an equivalent Gen3 SSD:
https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/solid-state-drives/ssd-970-evo-nvme-m-2-1tb-mz-v7e1t0bw/

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Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/694131/ram-and-sdd-upgrade-for-nitro-an515-56

Ram will run at 3200MHz if 2 identical DDR4 modules are installed (Dual Channel Mode) Acer recommends this for your laptop:

Maximum RAM supported is 64GB, 32GB/slot. 2 x 16GB is recommended by Acer.

The PCIe M.2 SSD , up to 1TB NVMe was tested by Benchmark for your laptop:
https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Nitro-AN515-56/231353
The first socket is normal full NVME speed PCIe Gen3 x 4. The second socket is normal half NVME speed PCIe Gen3 x 2
The Crucial RAM modules you list will work, you should buy the set to make sure they are identical. The Samsung 980 Pro is a Gen4 SSD that will run at half the speed in a Gen3 slot, I recommend you look for an equivalent Gen3 SSD:
https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/solid-state-drives/ssd-970-evo-nvme-m-2-1tb-mz-v7e1t0bw/

scorpion6689

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1238412#Comment_1238412

Thank you i upgraded ram and ssd in a store near me and i also asked them to clean my laptop and apply new thermal paste and pads the guy said the thermal pads are good and he applied thermal paste without cleaning the old paste i asked him to clean it then apply but he refused and applied it on old pasted and told me it's ok

Is it really ok or Should i visit another service center and clean it and apply new paste again

Thank

Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1238797#Comment_1238797

For a 1-year-old laptop the thermal pads should be still OK. Not removing the old paste is OK too, so you are good to go. 😉

scorpion6689

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1238800#Comment_1238800

Hi im seeing constant 80+ temperature from cpu on Nitrosense app

previouly when i see high temp i always put my hand near fan vents and i fell Hot air i also touch my keyboard area and it used to be hot

But now theres no hot air the keybord area is not hot but nitrosense showing high temps and i also used an app called core temp to check it

Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1238864#Comment_1238864

Don't forget that you added a Samsung 1TB NVMe SSD without heatsink, thermal pad or system cooling, that will add a lot to your laptop temperature. Also some older W11 updates are reported to cause overheating, make sure you are on W11 23H2 version 22631.2506

scorpion6689

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1239062#Comment_1239062

Thank you

Im on W11 22H2 version 22621.2506 and i dont see any new updates for W11 23H2 version 22631.2506 maybe my laptop doesnt support it

Puraw

You should get 23H2 any time, keep checking Updates.

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/694131/ram-and-sdd-upgrade-for-nitro-an515-56-what-type-of-ram-and-maximum-memory

Hey scorpion6689 I've got the same laptop and here are some tips of what you should do, as I've been using this laptop since Dec 2021 and my laptop never ever overheats like your laptop does, and I do gaming and use this laptop virtually every day, your AN515-56 is either setup wrongly, or there is something wrong with your laptop, as it shouldn't be reaching those temps unless you are playing some hard-core games like car racing games like I do, which are F22 or Assetto Corsa or Battlefield IV, as this laptop only reaches those temps like 92º or above, monetarily and only while playing games, as the fans should come on full speed and cool the cpu/gpu down. That temp of 92º at idle of your laptop should NOT be happening. That computer shop that cleaned and repasted your cpu/gpu should have cleaned the old paste completely off the cpu and gpu before applying the new paste. DON"T RUN YOUR LAPTOP with the old and new paste as it will damage your cpu and gpu and could be why your laptop is reaching those high temps.

After the repaste, install the latest NVidia drivers and when installing these graphic drivers use the Custom Install and Clean Install the new driver so that all the previous NVidia drivers from your laptop are uninstalled, then install the GeForce Experience software for gaming and set the NVidia Control Panel software and games in Program Settings to the High-performance NVIDIA processor.

My AN515-56 specs are also at 32GB total ram 2x16 Hynix DDR4-3200MHz CL22 type ram modules, and in SSD1 M.2 slot boot drive, I have a 1TB WD SN770 Black PCIe 4x4 type drive and in SSD2 M.2 slot slave drive I have a 1TB WD SN730 PCIe3x4 type drive and in the 2.5" SATA space I have a 2TB Seagate Barracuda mechanical drive which makes this laptop operate with a total of 4TB storage that operates perfectly at the temps shown in the Nitro Sense below, this laptop constantly operates at those temps below when the room temp is up to 28º, but the laptop runs a bit hotter when the room temps increase above 30º in summer.

Here is an example as these are the temp of my AN515-56 laptop today and now when I wrote this, the outside temp in my areas is 20º and room temp is 25º, this laptop has been on for 5 hours with just general web surfing and being on Acer community, this is what your laptop should be running at, as you can see the gpu doesn't even register a temp as its not being used and the whole laptop is running very cool.

scorpion6689

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1239090#Comment_1239090

Thank you

i took it to acer store today they took the laptop and gave it back to me after 8 hours and said everything good you wont face the problem again i played a game there temp reached 68C i thought its good but when i came back its going to 92 again when playing game😭😭while browsing its around 65C

i only play valorant

Commodore_1995#

This site may help:

https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Nitro-AN515-56/231353

scorpion6689

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1239373#Comment_1239373

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/65398429

UserBenchmarks: Game 18%, Desk 79%, Work 16%
CPU: Intel Core i5-11300H - 65.1%
GPU: Intel Iris Xe - 15.6%
SSD: Nvme HFM512GD3JX016N 512GB - 168.5%
SSD: Nvme HP SSD EX900 Plus 1TB - 188.2%
RAM: Micron 8ATF2G64HZ-3G2E2 2x16GB - 76.1%
MBD: Acer Nitro AN515-56

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