Asus X53U - RAM Upgrade Guide

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The Asus X53U laptop has two memory slots available for RAM upgrades. It can support a maximum of 8GB of memory. The type of RAM compatible with this laptop is DDR3 SDRAM, and it uses a SODIMM form factor, which is a compact type of memory module designed for laptops. For optimal performance, it is advised to use RAM with a clock speed of 1333MHz, often labeled as PC3-10600.

Asus X53U Memory Specifications & Maximum RAM Capacity

SpecificationValue
Laptop ModelAsus X53U
Total memory slots2
Maximum RAM8GB
Memory typeDDR3 SDRAM
Form factorSODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module)
Recommended RAM clock speed1333MHz (PC3-10600)
Voltage1.35V - 1.5V
Number of pins204-pin

FAQ about Asus X53U RAM

how many ram slots does this laptop have

it has 2 memory slots total

what's the maximum ram i can install

you can go up to 8GB total - that's the max this system supports

what type of ram do i need to buy

you need DDR3 SDRAM in the SODIMM form factor - that's the smaller laptop-sized memory sticks, not the full-size desktop ones

what speed ram should i get

1333MHz is recommended, also labeled as PC3-10600 on some memory sticks

can i mix different ram speeds

technically yes but everything will run at the slower speed, so best to match them at 1333MHz

should i get one 8gb stick or two 4gb sticks

two 4GB sticks would give you dual channel which is slightly faster, but one 8GB works fine if that's what you have

will faster ram like 1600mhz work

it'll probably work but will downclock to 1333MHz anyway, so no point paying extra for faster speeds