Acer Aspire 3 A314-21-684V - RAM Upgrade Guide
The Acer A314-21-684V laptop has two memory slots for RAM, but only one of them can be upgraded by the user. The system supports a maximum of 12GB of memory, with up to 8GB possible in the accessible slot. It uses DDR4 SDRAM, which comes in a small outline dual inline memory module (SODIMM) format. For best performance, a RAM clock speed of 2666MHz (also referred to as PC4-21300) is recommended.
Acer Aspire 3 A314-21-684V Memory Specifications & Maximum RAM Capacity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Laptop Model | Acer Aspire 3 A314-21-684V |
| Total memory slots | 2 (1 not upgradeable) |
| Maximum RAM | 12GB (up to 8GB in user accessible slot) |
| Memory type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Form factor | SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) |
| Recommended RAM clock speed | 2666MHz (PC4-21300) |
| Voltage | Low - 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
FAQ about Acer Aspire 3 A314-21-684V RAM
How many RAM slots does this laptop have and can I access both?
It has 2 RAM slots total, but only 1 is accessible for upgrades. The other slot has soldered memory that can't be removed or changed.
What's the maximum RAM I can have in this laptop?
The maximum is 12GB total. Since there's already some RAM soldered to the motherboard, you can add up to 8GB in the accessible slot to reach this limit.
What type of RAM do I need to buy?
You need DDR4 SODIMM modules - that's the smaller laptop-sized RAM, not the bigger desktop sticks. Make sure it's DDR4, not the older DDR3.
What speed RAM should I get?
Look for 2666MHz DDR4 (also labeled as PC4-21300). The laptop might work with faster RAM, but it'll just run at 2666MHz anyway, so no point paying extra for faster speeds.
Can I just add any 8GB stick to get to 12GB total?
First check how much RAM is already soldered in - it's probably 4GB. If so, then yes, adding an 8GB stick will give you 12GB total. Just make sure it matches the specs (DDR4 SODIMM 2666MHz).