Is this Gen 4 M.2 SSD compatible with the AN515-53-52FA?

Moondog760
Moondog760 Member Posts: 2 New User
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I have a Nitro AN515-53-52FA, which currently only has an HDD. I want to remove the old HDD and upgrade with an M.2 SSD. I found a gen 3 SSD which, based on watching some upgrade videos, I think it's compatible. But ideally I would like to get this newer Gen4 SSD:

SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe Gen 4 Gaming M.2 SSD

https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-PCIe-Internal-Gaming-MZ-V8P1T0B/dp/B08GLX7TNT/ref%3Dsr_1_2?tag=305tech30502-20&keywords=samsung%2B980&qid=1637086075&qsid=146-5933750-1996437&sr=8-2&sres=B08V83JZH4%2CB08GLX7TNT%2CB08PBFP4NV%2CB08KWKQ4MF%2CB07MFZY2F2%2CB08KFN1KT1%2CB07BYHGNB5%2CB08QBJ2YMG%2CB07TLYWMYW%2CB07YFFX5MD%2CB07MLVK8K5%2CB093DP3X4H%2CB07MTQTNVR%2CB089DNM8LR%2CB078211KBB%2CB08FSXCFJG&srpt=COMPUTER_DRIVE_OR_STORAGE&th=1&geniuslink=true


I did some research but couldn't find anything definitive relating to gen 4 SSD. So does anyone know if it's compatible?

Best Answer

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,174 Trailblazer
    edited August 2022 Answer ✓
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/670147/is-this-gen-4-m-2-ssd-compatible-with-the-an515-53-52fa

    The M.2 Gen 4 - PCIe 4 x4 drives are not compatible with your Nitro 5 AN515-53, yes they fit and will work but, its a complete waste of your money as your AN515-53 will never ever utilise its speeds! If you want one of the top compatible M.2 Gen 3 than get the M.2 drive like the Samsung 970 Pro or the WD NS-750 (btw I'm using the 1TB 970 Pro on my new AN515-56 and its right up there as the fastest PCIe 3 x4 and has the usual Samsung quality) so these are a much cheaper and a better option to upgrade to, as they are all a PCIe 3 x4 that will fully utilise your laptops M.2 drives speeds as a PCIe 4 x4 will not..

    Btw, Acer fitted or had these optional M.2 drives as their top option to your laptop and they are these models; 512GB INTEL SSDPEKKW512G7 or HYNIX HFS512G39TNDN210A so you can also use these drives also.

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Answers

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,174 Trailblazer
    edited August 2022 Answer ✓
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/670147/is-this-gen-4-m-2-ssd-compatible-with-the-an515-53-52fa

    The M.2 Gen 4 - PCIe 4 x4 drives are not compatible with your Nitro 5 AN515-53, yes they fit and will work but, its a complete waste of your money as your AN515-53 will never ever utilise its speeds! If you want one of the top compatible M.2 Gen 3 than get the M.2 drive like the Samsung 970 Pro or the WD NS-750 (btw I'm using the 1TB 970 Pro on my new AN515-56 and its right up there as the fastest PCIe 3 x4 and has the usual Samsung quality) so these are a much cheaper and a better option to upgrade to, as they are all a PCIe 3 x4 that will fully utilise your laptops M.2 drives speeds as a PCIe 4 x4 will not..

    Btw, Acer fitted or had these optional M.2 drives as their top option to your laptop and they are these models; 512GB INTEL SSDPEKKW512G7 or HYNIX HFS512G39TNDN210A so you can also use these drives also.

    Screenshot 2022-08-21 121543.jpg


    Screenshot 2022-08-21 123453.jpg


  • Moondog760
    Moondog760 Member Posts: 2 New User

    Thanks for explaining!

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