Acer Aspire 5 A515-43-R6DE - RAM Upgrade Guide

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The Acer A515-43-R6DE laptop has two memory slots available for RAM upgrades, supporting a maximum capacity of 32GB. It uses DDR4 SDRAM as the memory type, which comes in the SODIMM form factor, designed for compact devices like laptops. For best performance, the recommended RAM clock speed is 2666MHz, also referred to as PC4-21300.

Acer Aspire 5 A515-43-R6DE Memory Specifications & Maximum RAM Capacity

SpecificationValue
Laptop ModelAcer Aspire 5 A515-43-R6DE
Total memory slots2
Maximum RAM32GB
Memory typeDDR4 SDRAM
Form factorSODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module)
Recommended RAM clock speed2666MHz (PC4-21300)
VoltageLow - 1.2V
Number of pins260-pin

FAQ about Acer Aspire 5 A515-43-R6DE RAM

How much RAM can I put in this laptop?

You can install up to 32GB total - that's the maximum this model supports. It has 2 slots, so you could do 2x16GB sticks.

What type of RAM do I need to buy?

You need DDR4 SODIMM (the smaller laptop-sized sticks, not the full-size desktop ones). Make sure it's 2666MHz speed - sometimes listed as PC4-21300 on the packaging.

Can I mix different RAM sizes?

Yeah, you can mix sizes like 8GB + 16GB if you want. Just keep them both at 2666MHz speed for best results. The laptop will work with mismatched sizes but runs better with matching pairs.

What happens if I use faster RAM like 3200MHz?

It'll work fine but will automatically slow down to 2666MHz to match what the laptop supports. You won't damage anything, just won't get the extra speed you paid for.

Do I need to remove the existing RAM?

Depends what's already in there. If both slots are full, you'll need to remove at least one stick. If there's only one stick installed, you can just add a second one to the empty slot.