Nitro AN515-53 Upgrading options

This model has two DIMM socket with supports maximum memory size of 32GB

Supports DIMM Speed DDR4 2400/2666, DIMM voltage 1.2V, package 260-pin DDR4 SODIMM

The below listed are some of the officially listed memory modules, HHD, SSD, optane modules for this model.

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bgeke said:

I understand the supported is 2x16. What happens if we fit 2x 32GB (https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2666MHz-Memory-Computers-M471A4G43MB1/dp/B07N124XDS). For Dell XPS and HP, people have tested with 32GB sticks and found few models are working. But I couldn't find anyone tested for Nitro (or Helios 300).

Can't be done, the motherboard supports 32gb max, there are plenty of horror stories on this forum about RAM. If you try it and it causes major problems you will have invalidated your Warranty

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I'm not a hard drive expert so I'll leave that to others but the RAM is my thing. Max would be 2 X 16gb dual channel for 32gb total. Link below to Crucial for guaranteed match to your Laptop
https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/nitro-5-an515-53#MEMORYFilters

Sharanji

This model has two DIMM socket with supports maximum memory size of 32GB

Supports DIMM Speed DDR4 2400/2666, DIMM voltage 1.2V, package 260-pin DDR4 SODIMM

The below listed are some of the officially listed memory modules, HHD, SSD, optane modules for this model.

Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!

Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

bgeke

I understand the supported is 2x16. What happens if we fit 2x 32GB (https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2666MHz-Memory-Computers-M471A4G43MB1/dp/B07N124XDS). For Dell XPS and HP, people have tested with 32GB sticks and found few models are working. But I couldn't find anyone tested for Nitro (or Helios 300).

bgeke said:

I understand the supported is 2x16. What happens if we fit 2x 32GB (https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2666MHz-Memory-Computers-M471A4G43MB1/dp/B07N124XDS). For Dell XPS and HP, people have tested with 32GB sticks and found few models are working. But I couldn't find anyone tested for Nitro (or Helios 300).

Can't be done, the motherboard supports 32gb max, there are plenty of horror stories on this forum about RAM. If you try it and it causes major problems you will have invalidated your Warranty

About ssd, this model accepts both an ssd m2 2280 sata 3 and a gen3x4 level of at least 512gb, according to the service manual. Also, I suggest you clone hdd to ssd.

So I'm seeing a lot of product recommendations.

What is this "Intel Optane" stuff? Where would I put one of these modules? If it replaces something else I'm using, is it better?

Am I to understand that this machine can hold a PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD boot drive, a PCIe Intel Optane module, and a 2.5 SATA?!

I'm booting with SSD, that won't change. But does Optane help me somehow? Can it augment HDD?

Here is a more mathematical description of my problem.

2.5 SATA options: Intel Optane: SSD Boot:
HDD Yes Keep the same
SSD No Upgrade
Hybrid
None

16 Possible Combinations. I've already factored in my preference (booting to SSD.) Everything else would be up to you guys.

Which combinations are redundant? Which are practical?

First: I suggest you opt for a ssd m2 2280, as optane memory will only help with the speed of hdd and not an ssd. Optane memory will hardly influence the speed of a 2.5 "ssd

Second: you can leave hdd as a backup only.

egydiocoelho said:

First: I suggest you opt for a ssd m2 2280, as optane memory will only help with the speed of hdd and not an ssd. Optane memory will hardly influence the speed of a 2.5 "ssd
Second: you can leave hdd as a backup only.

Okay, so Optane will only help with an HDD setup. Okay...cool.

So can I add an optane module to my model? Or does it have to replace my M.2? If I add one, which HDD 2.5 should I use? regular or hybrid?

Can you enter the exact model of your notebook? Example an515-51-75kz.

I've got AN515-53-55G9. It was purchased at Best Buy, brand new, probably exclusive to them.

My bootable disk drive is a Kingston RBUSNS8154P326GJ1, read by a Realtek PCIe reader.

The RAM I have is, if the sticker is right, a SK hynix 8GB 1Rx8 PCA-2400T-SA1-11. Made in China.

Your model already comes with a ssd m2 2280 of 256gb. I do not see the need to put an optane memory. About hdd, you can choose either a hybrid hd or a 2.5 "hd