RAM Upgrade for Acer Nitro 5

biraj_ghosh
biraj_ghosh Member Posts: 4 New User
edited November 2023 in 2019 Archives
Model: Acer Nitro AN515-51
CPU: Core i5 7300HQ
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (2 GB)
RAM: 8 GB DDR4, Single Channel(module Bandwidth 2400 MHz)
Can I get a 16 GB DDR4 module to work along with the 8 GB Module for a total of 24 GB of RAM? What all do I need to keep in mind when buying(if possible of course) a 16 GB DDR4 RAM?
Also, is it possible for this combination(8+16) to run on Dual Channel?

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  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    edited December 2019 Answer ✓
    Tom2019 said:
    Hi @biraj_ghosh

    Yes it possible for this combination to run on Dual Channel, you have two slots (one occupied by current 8GB RAM)

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    @biraj_ghosh
    No it does not all run in dual channel. With 8 x 16gb. Only 8gb x 8gb will run in dual channel, the remaining 8gb will run in single channel. This is why it is better to match RAM size that way all available memory runs dual channel. Mismatched RAM can work fine but it can also cause problems. Acer officially only support equal RAM in both slots or a single stick up to 16gb in one slot with the other empty

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  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
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    Yes, your options are

    1. Buy a matching 8gb  and put it in the other slot for 8 x 8 total 16gb
    2. buy 2 x 16gb, put one in each slot for a total of 32gb and throw away or sell the installed 8gb stick

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  • andylb
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  • Tom2019
    Tom2019 Member Posts: 227 Practitioner WiFi Icon
    Hi @biraj_ghosh

    Yes it possible for this combination to run on Dual Channel, you have two slots (one occupied by current 8GB RAM)

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  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    edited December 2019 Answer ✓
    Tom2019 said:
    Hi @biraj_ghosh

    Yes it possible for this combination to run on Dual Channel, you have two slots (one occupied by current 8GB RAM)

    "Hit Accept if its Helpful" 
    @biraj_ghosh
    No it does not all run in dual channel. With 8 x 16gb. Only 8gb x 8gb will run in dual channel, the remaining 8gb will run in single channel. This is why it is better to match RAM size that way all available memory runs dual channel. Mismatched RAM can work fine but it can also cause problems. Acer officially only support equal RAM in both slots or a single stick up to 16gb in one slot with the other empty

    Please click YES if I have answered your question 

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  • biraj_ghosh
    biraj_ghosh Member Posts: 4 New User
    @andylb does this mean I cannot have any memory setup above 16 GB and below 32 GB?
  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    biraj_ghosh said:
    @andylb does this mean I cannot have any memory setup above 16 GB and below 32 GB?

    Sorry ignore the red boxes I was just trying to highlight how it works. You can have a max of 16gb x 16gb for 32gb total, look at the bottom line

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  • biraj_ghosh
    biraj_ghosh Member Posts: 4 New User
    edited December 2019
    @andylb Yes but I dont really want to buy just an 8 GB I kinda want a little more that. My only options seem to be:
    #To remove the current 8 GB and replace with 2 new 16 GB modules to get 32 GB
    #To buy just an 8 GB and add it to the other slot thereby having 8(existing)+8(new) =16 GB of RAM.

    Am I getting this right?
  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Yes, your options are

    1. Buy a matching 8gb  and put it in the other slot for 8 x 8 total 16gb
    2. buy 2 x 16gb, put one in each slot for a total of 32gb and throw away or sell the installed 8gb stick

    please click YES if I have answered your question

    Please click YES if I answered your question

    I am not an ACER employee
    Thank you and have a blessed day  B)

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  • biraj_ghosh
    biraj_ghosh Member Posts: 4 New User
    @andylb will this one be compatible and work with my current 8 GB RAM in dual channel?

    https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07FS5WLJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Bka6DbTHBJDE9
  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Yes that looks fine

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