Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G - RAM Upgrade Guide
The Acer A315-21G laptop has two memory slots for RAM, but only one of them can be upgraded by the user. The maximum amount of memory the laptop can support is 12GB, with up to 8GB possible in the slot that can be accessed for upgrades. The type of memory used is DDR4 SDRAM, and it comes in a small outline dual inline memory module (SODIMM) format. For best performance, the recommended clock speed for the RAM is 2400MHz, which corresponds to a PC4-19200 specification.
Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G Memory Specifications & Maximum RAM Capacity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Laptop Model | Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G |
| 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 | 2400MHz (PC4-19200) |
| Voltage | Low - 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
FAQ about Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G RAM
How many RAM slots does the Acer A315-21G have?
It has 2 slots total, but only 1 is accessible for upgrades. The other slot has soldered memory that can't be removed.
What's the maximum RAM I can have in this laptop?
Maximum is 12GB total - that's 4GB soldered (non-removable) plus up to 8GB in the upgradeable slot.
What type of RAM do I need for the A315-21G?
You need DDR4 SODIMM modules. Make sure it's SODIMM (the smaller laptop memory) not regular desktop RAM.
What speed RAM should I buy?
Get 2400MHz DDR4 (also labeled as PC4-19200). The laptop might work with faster RAM but it'll just run at 2400MHz anyway.
Can I upgrade to 16GB RAM?
No, unfortunately not. Since one slot has 4GB soldered and the upgradeable slot maxes out at 8GB, you're stuck with 12GB maximum.
Will dual channel memory work?
Yes, if you add a 4GB stick to match the soldered 4GB, you'll get dual channel performance. Adding 8GB will give you 12GB total but only 8GB will run in dual channel mode.