Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54-5692) Ram Upgrade

Afdhan
Afdhan Member Posts: 5 New User
edited November 2023 in 2019 Archives
Hi. 
I just bought Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54-5692) a week ago. Wondering what will happen if I slot in another ram (CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 8gb)? Because currently I am using Samsung 4GB DDR4 2666 1Rx16 PC4 SODIMM originally provided by Acer. Will it affect my laptop performance? Or I need to change both to same brand; either samsung / corsair. Thanks.

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  • MartinJohn00001
    MartinJohn00001 Member Posts: 636 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    Answer ✓
    @Afdhan

    Hi! Below is the System Memory specs for your computer. 



    Technically speaking you can use different brand RAM with same specs on each slot of computer and it should work. However, it is always recommended to go with same brand RAM on each slot to get smoother performance. 

    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question! :)
    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!  


    Kindly click "YES" to "Did this answer the question" if my answer helped you!      
    Thank you and have a Blessed Day  :3
  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,469 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Afdhan said:
    brummyfan2 said:
    Afdhan said:
    MartinJohn00001 said:
    @Afdhan

    Hi! Below is the System Memory specs for your computer. 



    Technically speaking you can use different brand RAM with same specs on each slot of computer and it should work. However, it is always recommended to go with same brand RAM on each slot to get smoother performance. 

    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question! :)
    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!  

    Hi. Thanks a lot for your recommendation. Btw, Corsair package memory pin is 288 compared to samsung which is 260 pin. Does this make any different?
    Hi,
    Corsair module you are looking at is for Desktops, 288 pin modules are DIMM modules, you need SODIMM module for your laptop.

    If you would suggest from this four item, which one would you prefer? 
    1. Kingston Hyper X Impact
    2. Patriot Viper 4 Series
    3. Crucial (Standard)
    4. Samsung (Originally provided)
    Thanks. 
    I would go for cheaper option, my choice will be Crucial or Samsung, all memory modules work in similar manner and not much difference between them IMHO.

    Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark

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  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,469 Trailblazer
    Hi,
    What's the speed of the intended Corsair module and does it come with the heat sink? Anyway, I would suggest you to go for the 2666MHz Samsung module, it's better to match the speed of the current module and avoiding modules with the heat sink in laptops.

    Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark

  • MartinJohn00001
    MartinJohn00001 Member Posts: 636 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    Answer ✓
    @Afdhan

    Hi! Below is the System Memory specs for your computer. 



    Technically speaking you can use different brand RAM with same specs on each slot of computer and it should work. However, it is always recommended to go with same brand RAM on each slot to get smoother performance. 

    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question! :)
    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!  


    Kindly click "YES" to "Did this answer the question" if my answer helped you!      
    Thank you and have a Blessed Day  :3
  • Afdhan
    Afdhan Member Posts: 5 New User
    MartinJohn00001 said:
    @Afdhan

    Hi! Below is the System Memory specs for your computer. 



    Technically speaking you can use different brand RAM with same specs on each slot of computer and it should work. However, it is always recommended to go with same brand RAM on each slot to get smoother performance. 

    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question! :)
    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!  

    Hi. Thanks a lot for your recommendation. Btw, Corsair package memory pin is 288 compared to samsung which is 260 pin. Does this make any different?
  • Afdhan
    Afdhan Member Posts: 5 New User
    brummyfan2 said:
    Hi,
    What's the speed of the intended Corsair module and does it come with the heat sink? Anyway, I would suggest you to go for the 2666MHz Samsung module, it's better to match the speed of the current module and avoiding modules with the heat sink in laptops.
    Hi. Heat Sink? Is this what you mean?

    ALUMINUM HEAT SPREADER -Overclocking overhead is limited by operating temperature. The unique design of the VENGEANCE LPX heat spreader optimally pulls heat away from the ICs and into your system’s cooling path, so you can push it harder.

    Corsair module also 2666Mhz. Btw, if compared with pricing, difference of RM 16/unit. Samsung is cheaper. If using same module, Corsair would be better right? Thanks.
  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,469 Trailblazer
    Afdhan said:
    brummyfan2 said:
    Hi,
    What's the speed of the intended Corsair module and does it come with the heat sink? Anyway, I would suggest you to go for the 2666MHz Samsung module, it's better to match the speed of the current module and avoiding modules with the heat sink in laptops.
    Hi. Heat Sink? Is this what you mean?

    ALUMINUM HEAT SPREADER -Overclocking overhead is limited by operating temperature. The unique design of the VENGEANCE LPX heat spreader optimally pulls heat away from the ICs and into your system’s cooling path, so you can push it harder.

    Corsair module also 2666Mhz. Btw, if compared with pricing, difference of RM 16/unit. Samsung is cheaper. If using same module, Corsair would be better right? Thanks.
    Hi,
    Yes, that's correct, they both used for same purpose,  heat spreader is beneficial in systems where you intend to overclock but useless in laptops. I would go for cheaper RAM modules than paying too much for little or no benefit at all.

    Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark

  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,469 Trailblazer
    edited June 2019
    Afdhan said:
    MartinJohn00001 said:
    @Afdhan

    Hi! Below is the System Memory specs for your computer. 



    Technically speaking you can use different brand RAM with same specs on each slot of computer and it should work. However, it is always recommended to go with same brand RAM on each slot to get smoother performance. 

    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question! :)
    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!  

    Hi. Thanks a lot for your recommendation. Btw, Corsair package memory pin is 288 compared to samsung which is 260 pin. Does this make any different?
    Hi,
    Corsair module you are looking at is for Desktops, 288 pin modules are DIMM modules, you need SODIMM module for your laptop.

    Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark

  • Afdhan
    Afdhan Member Posts: 5 New User
    brummyfan2 said:
    Afdhan said:
    brummyfan2 said:
    Hi,
    What's the speed of the intended Corsair module and does it come with the heat sink? Anyway, I would suggest you to go for the 2666MHz Samsung module, it's better to match the speed of the current module and avoiding modules with the heat sink in laptops.
    Hi. Heat Sink? Is this what you mean?

    ALUMINUM HEAT SPREADER -Overclocking overhead is limited by operating temperature. The unique design of the VENGEANCE LPX heat spreader optimally pulls heat away from the ICs and into your system’s cooling path, so you can push it harder.

    Corsair module also 2666Mhz. Btw, if compared with pricing, difference of RM 16/unit. Samsung is cheaper. If using same module, Corsair would be better right? Thanks.
    Hi,
    Yes, that's correct, they both used for same purpose,  heat spreader is beneficial in systems where you intend to overclock but useless in laptops. I would go for cheaper RAM modules than paying too much for little or no benefit at all.

    Okay Thanks for the advice. 
  • Afdhan
    Afdhan Member Posts: 5 New User
    brummyfan2 said:
    Afdhan said:
    MartinJohn00001 said:
    @Afdhan

    Hi! Below is the System Memory specs for your computer. 



    Technically speaking you can use different brand RAM with same specs on each slot of computer and it should work. However, it is always recommended to go with same brand RAM on each slot to get smoother performance. 

    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question! :)
    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!  

    Hi. Thanks a lot for your recommendation. Btw, Corsair package memory pin is 288 compared to samsung which is 260 pin. Does this make any different?
    Hi,
    Corsair module you are looking at is for Desktops, 288 pin modules are DIMM modules, you need SODIMM module for your laptop.

    If you would suggest from this four item, which one would you prefer? 
    1. Kingston Hyper X Impact
    2. Patriot Viper 4 Series
    3. Crucial (Standard)
    4. Samsung (Originally provided)
    Thanks. 
  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,469 Trailblazer
    Afdhan said:
    brummyfan2 said:
    Afdhan said:
    brummyfan2 said:
    Hi,
    What's the speed of the intended Corsair module and does it come with the heat sink? Anyway, I would suggest you to go for the 2666MHz Samsung module, it's better to match the speed of the current module and avoiding modules with the heat sink in laptops.
    Hi. Heat Sink? Is this what you mean?

    ALUMINUM HEAT SPREADER -Overclocking overhead is limited by operating temperature. The unique design of the VENGEANCE LPX heat spreader optimally pulls heat away from the ICs and into your system’s cooling path, so you can push it harder.

    Corsair module also 2666Mhz. Btw, if compared with pricing, difference of RM 16/unit. Samsung is cheaper. If using same module, Corsair would be better right? Thanks.
    Hi,
    Yes, that's correct, they both used for same purpose,  heat spreader is beneficial in systems where you intend to overclock but useless in laptops. I would go for cheaper RAM modules than paying too much for little or no benefit at all.

    Okay Thanks for the advice. 
    You are welcome :)

    Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark

  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,469 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Afdhan said:
    brummyfan2 said:
    Afdhan said:
    MartinJohn00001 said:
    @Afdhan

    Hi! Below is the System Memory specs for your computer. 



    Technically speaking you can use different brand RAM with same specs on each slot of computer and it should work. However, it is always recommended to go with same brand RAM on each slot to get smoother performance. 

    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question! :)
    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!  

    Hi. Thanks a lot for your recommendation. Btw, Corsair package memory pin is 288 compared to samsung which is 260 pin. Does this make any different?
    Hi,
    Corsair module you are looking at is for Desktops, 288 pin modules are DIMM modules, you need SODIMM module for your laptop.

    If you would suggest from this four item, which one would you prefer? 
    1. Kingston Hyper X Impact
    2. Patriot Viper 4 Series
    3. Crucial (Standard)
    4. Samsung (Originally provided)
    Thanks. 
    I would go for cheaper option, my choice will be Crucial or Samsung, all memory modules work in similar manner and not much difference between them IMHO.

    Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark

  • alextrep88
    alextrep88 Member Posts: 8

    Tinkerer
    What is the Ram Brand in This Laptop Model ?
  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,469 Trailblazer
    alextrep88 said:
    What is the Ram Brand in This Laptop Model ?
    Hi,
    Install CPU-z and run it, go to SPD tab and find the brand name of module installed in your laptop.
    https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

    Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark

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