Upgrading RAM on Swift 3 SF314-41 (Athlon 300u)

Unkie101
Unkie101 Member Posts: 3 New User
edited November 2023 in 2020 Archives
Hi, I couldn't find an answer to this using the search. I have a Swift 3 SF314-41 (Athlon 300u) and would like to upgrade the RAM. I'm new to computers though and am a bit confused. I have attached snips from CPU-Z and the Crucial system scanner. From what I can understand, I have 4GB RAM non-removable, but only 1 slot. Does that mean I can't upgrade at all? Is it impossible to remove soldered memory and replace it with a bigger stick? I had hoped I could put 2 x 4GB for dual channel but this doesn't seem promising. Appreciate any advice, TIA





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  • William_mk2
    William_mk2 Ally Posts: 4,044
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    Unkie101

    Hi,

    I am sorry for the confusion.   Onboard  memory slots are inbuilt.    If the memory is soldered you cannot remove it.   You can make use of the free memory slots to install memory sticks.  

    please read the comments from 

    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/574771/is-my-laptop-acer-swift-3-sf314-41-support-16gb-of-ram

    Please check the memory specification  on the link given below for 

    Swift 3 SF314-41

    https://www.acer.com/ac/en/GB/content/model/NX.HFDEK.008

    After researching,  I am able to find the details below

    Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop Memory Questions.

    What type of memory does the Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop take?

    The Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop takes the DDR4 PC4-19200 2400MHz Non-ECC SODIMM memory type, and comes installed with 4GB (Soldered) memory.

    How much memory does the Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop take?

    You can upgrade your Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop to up to a maximum memory capacity of 12GB Memory.

    How many total memory slots to install memory?

    The Laptop has 2 Slots (1 Upgradable) to install memory, already with 4GB (Soldered) standard memory installed. For best Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop performance use the maximum amount of 12GB, fill all the slots with the max allowed memory per slot for your Laptop.


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  • William_mk2
    William_mk2 Ally Posts: 4,044
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    Unkie101

    Hi,

    I am sorry for the confusion.   Onboard  memory slots are inbuilt.    If the memory is soldered you cannot remove it.   You can make use of the free memory slots to install memory sticks.  

    please read the comments from 

    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/574771/is-my-laptop-acer-swift-3-sf314-41-support-16gb-of-ram

    Please check the memory specification  on the link given below for 

    Swift 3 SF314-41

    https://www.acer.com/ac/en/GB/content/model/NX.HFDEK.008

    After researching,  I am able to find the details below

    Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop Memory Questions.

    What type of memory does the Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop take?

    The Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop takes the DDR4 PC4-19200 2400MHz Non-ECC SODIMM memory type, and comes installed with 4GB (Soldered) memory.

    How much memory does the Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop take?

    You can upgrade your Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop to up to a maximum memory capacity of 12GB Memory.

    How many total memory slots to install memory?

    The Laptop has 2 Slots (1 Upgradable) to install memory, already with 4GB (Soldered) standard memory installed. For best Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop performance use the maximum amount of 12GB, fill all the slots with the max allowed memory per slot for your Laptop.


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  • Unkie101
    Unkie101 Member Posts: 3 New User
    Thank you for your informative answer, Mohan! I have some further questions:

    "The Laptop has 2 Slots (1 Upgradable) to install memory, already with 4GB (Soldered) standard memory installed. For best Swift 3 SF314-41-R80D Laptop performance use the maximum amount of 12GB, fill all the slots with the max allowed memory per slot for your Laptop."

    From what I understand, the AMD CPU will benefit from more RAM running in dual channel. Would it thus be better to just add another 4GB stick (and run 2 x 4GB in dual channel), or add a 8GB stick (to have 4GB + 8GB = 12GB)? Would the second configuration still be able to run in dual channel? Or is the 'extra' 4GB not really worth it?

    Appreciate any advice, TIA

  • William_mk2
    William_mk2 Ally Posts: 4,044

    Unkie101

    Hi,

    I appreciate your response.   There is a golden formula.   The more memory you add to your computer, the more faster it will work.   Add a 8GB stick (to have 4GB + 8GB = 12GB).   Since there is only one extra slot ,  I have suggested you this option.

    But if you wish to add 4GB + 4 GB,  it is also a best option.    Now I am leaving the option to you.  


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  • Unkie101
    Unkie101 Member Posts: 3 New User
    Thanks for your help! :)
  • MartinJohn00001
    MartinJohn00001 Member Posts: 636 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    edited October 2019
    Unkie101 said:
    Hi, I couldn't find an answer to this using the search. I have a Swift 3 SF314-41 (Athlon 300u) and would like to upgrade the RAM. I'm new to computers though and am a bit confused. I have attached snips from CPU-Z and the Crucial system scanner. From what I can understand, I have 4GB RAM non-removable, but only 1 slot. Does that mean I can't upgrade at all? Is it impossible to remove soldered memory and replace it with a bigger stick? I had hoped I could put 2 x 4GB for dual channel but this doesn't seem promising. Appreciate any advice, TIA





     Hi, Good Morning! Kindly find the RAM information of your unit below. 

     System Memory 
     DDR4 SDRAM support
     4 GB of single-channel, onboard DDR4 system memory
     Up to 8 GB DDR4 system memory, up-gradable of 12 GB of dual-channel DDR4 system memory using a single soDIMM module.

        You can upgrade up-to 8 GB of DDR4 memory.  I hope that this is useful to you.
       Also find the Storage information of your unit below.
      Storage Subsystem 
     Hard disk drive
     1 TB / 2 TB, 2.5-inch 5400 RPM Solid state drive
     512 GB, PCIe Gen3, 8 Gb/s up to 4 lanes, NVMe
     256 GB, PCIe Gen3, 8 Gb/s up to 4 lanes, NVMe
     128 GB, PCIe Gen3, 8 Gb/s, NVMe
     Card reader
     SD™ card

         Also check the link below and check and for the upgrades for your unit.They are Crucial and they guarantee compatibility with your exact model. Kindly write down the part number and then order from Amazon, it's cheaper and has fast delivery.
       https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/swift-sf314-41
      
         I hope that this is helpful to you! If I have answered your question kindly click YES, Thank you :)
      

    Kindly click "YES" to "Did this answer the question" if my answer helped you!      
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  • Ryner
    Ryner Member Posts: 1 New User
    edited November 2019
    Hello,
    Just for your known, I have SF 314-41-R2XF (model Ryzen 5 3500u) with 4gb soldered.
    I upgraded the ram slot without any problem with a 16gb sodimm and now I have in total 20gb working ram (less 2.1 gb reserved for Vega GPU).
    Best regards
  • MASTERPASSER
    MASTERPASSER Member Posts: 12

    Tinkerer

    http://www.invadeit.co.th/category/memory/16gb/ddr4-2666/sodimm-ddr4/

    What is the correct RAM upgrade for a Swift 3 SF314-41-R3WZ

  • Ivanhoe
    Ivanhoe Member Posts: 1 New User
    Ryner said:
    Hello,
    Just for your known, I have SF 314-41-R2XF (model Ryzen 5 3500u) with 4gb soldered.
    I upgraded the ram slot without any problem with a 16gb sodimm and now I have in total 20gb working ram (less 2.1 gb reserved for Vega GPU).
    Best regards
    Hey, came across this post while looking into the possibility of upgrading the RAM slot with a 16 Gb stick. Does it work okay?
  • Nazratul
    Nazratul Member Posts: 2 New User
    I would like to know if i can uograde the RAM in my Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R0CS (S) ? Currently is has 4gb RAM OB. Thank you for your advice 
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 31,454 Trailblazer
    @Nazratul as the other messages here state, the SF314-41 models all have 4GB soldered to the motherboard and a single SO-DIMM socket available for expansion. Acer supports up to an 8GB stick in that slot for a total of 12GB of memory, but some customers state that they have been able to place a 16GB stick in to get 20GB. Unless you really need more than 12GB I would stick with what is officially supported, either a 4GB or 8GB stick.
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  • Nazratul
    Nazratul Member Posts: 2 New User
    billsey said:
    @Nazratul as the other messages here state, the SF314-41 models all have 4GB soldered to the motherboard and a single SO-DIMM socket available for expansion. Acer supports up to an 8GB stick in that slot for a total of 12GB of memory, but some customers state that they have been able to place a 16GB stick in to get 20GB. Unless you really need more than 12GB I would stick with what is officially supported, either a 4GB or 8GB stick.
    Ouh, i see. Thank you for the help! 😊