Maximum DDR5 RAM and storage disks for Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-992L

Hi!

I have an Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-992L (Part Number: NH.QM0EF.00W) which shipped with:
- RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800 PC5-38400 SDRAM SO-DIMM CL 40
- Storage: 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe NVMe

What is the maximum upgrade I can do for DDR5 RAM and for storage? Where can I find the detailed specs of this laptop?

I would like to add more DDR5 RAM (ideally 2x32GB), but I don't know how many slots there are in the laptop (CPU-Z seems to indicate 4 slots but Acer says only 1) and what is the maximum supported (I have seen 32GB on Acer, but 64GB on Intel).
I would like to add a second drive, but I don't know how many bays are available. My laptop came with an HDD upgrade cable and screws and a link to http://go.acer.com/hddupgrade (but there are no instructions related to the AN515-58 model on this page...). Is it correct to assume that I can put up to three drives in total, with two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD and one 2.5" SATA-3.0 SSD/HDD? Or only two with either 2.5" SATA or M.2 NVMe in the second bay?

Many thanks!!

Accepted answers

brummyfan2

Hi,

I would suggest you install 2x16GB(32GB) which is recommended by Acer, use another 16GB DDR5 4800MHz module.

https://www.memorycow.co.uk/laptop/acer/nitro-5-an515-58-series/acer-nitro-5-an515-58-xxxx-ddr5-laptop

You have two M.2 SSD slots and a bay for 2.5" SATA SSD, you can use all 3 available slots( two M.2 NVMe SSD slots+ 2.5"SATA SSD/HDD bay)

You can use in any combination you like, you can only use one M.2 slot + 2.5" bay

If you prefer use only the two M.2 slots or all the slots.

Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/699599/maximum-ddr5-ram-and-storage-disks-for-acer-nitro-5-an515-58-992l

The memory is protected by a metal bracket. Undo the single screw, and pop it open. This will reveal the two DDR4 SODIMM slots that will take up to 16GB/slot (32GB maximum RAM). Kingston recommends a kit with 2x16GB DDR5 4800MT/s, Non-ECC Unbuffered SODIMM CL40 1RX16 1.1V 262-pin 16Gbit: https://www.kingston.com/en/memory/search/model/108042/acer-nitro-5-an515-58xxx-ddr5

In addition to the 2.5" Sata-3 bay you have two M.2 NVMe Gen 4 slots, to add another M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD in the second slot or you can upgrade the current M.2 SSD to a larger SSD. The 2.5" bay will take a Samsung 870 EVO plus SSD up to 4TB or equivalent 2.5" Sata-3 SSD. while the M.2 NVMe slots will take the fast Samsung 990 Pro Gen 4 SSD up to 4TB.

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brummyfan2

Hi,

I would suggest you install 2x16GB(32GB) which is recommended by Acer, use another 16GB DDR5 4800MHz module.

https://www.memorycow.co.uk/laptop/acer/nitro-5-an515-58-series/acer-nitro-5-an515-58-xxxx-ddr5-laptop

You have two M.2 SSD slots and a bay for 2.5" SATA SSD, you can use all 3 available slots( two M.2 NVMe SSD slots+ 2.5"SATA SSD/HDD bay)

You can use in any combination you like, you can only use one M.2 slot + 2.5" bay

If you prefer use only the two M.2 slots or all the slots.

Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/699599/maximum-ddr5-ram-and-storage-disks-for-acer-nitro-5-an515-58-992l

The memory is protected by a metal bracket. Undo the single screw, and pop it open. This will reveal the two DDR4 SODIMM slots that will take up to 16GB/slot (32GB maximum RAM). Kingston recommends a kit with 2x16GB DDR5 4800MT/s, Non-ECC Unbuffered SODIMM CL40 1RX16 1.1V 262-pin 16Gbit: https://www.kingston.com/en/memory/search/model/108042/acer-nitro-5-an515-58xxx-ddr5

In addition to the 2.5" Sata-3 bay you have two M.2 NVMe Gen 4 slots, to add another M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD in the second slot or you can upgrade the current M.2 SSD to a larger SSD. The 2.5" bay will take a Samsung 870 EVO plus SSD up to 4TB or equivalent 2.5" Sata-3 SSD. while the M.2 NVMe slots will take the fast Samsung 990 Pro Gen 4 SSD up to 4TB.

ThibaultDC

Great, thank you @brummyfan2 and @Puraw !! That answers my questions.

Two follow-ups if I may:

Where did you find these specs documents, from which you posted screenshots?
Why Acer recommends only 32GB of RAM when the Intel processor allows 64GB?

Many thanks!

Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1256151#Comment_1256151

Not only Acer if you check the official Kingston link, I provided they also state max. 32GB, it is not only the CPU but MOBO RAM bus bridge that sets the memory limit. Some have tried 64GB and it won't work (check this forum). I only check public sources on the web and also what others post on this forum: https://laptopmedia.com/review/acer-nitro-5-an515-58/ Peers have access to the Acer database and service guides.