ACER Aspire A315-23-R8VS RAM upgrade specifications
ACER Aspire 3 series model A315-23-R8VS features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade capability with one SO-DIMM slot available for expansion. The laptop contains on-board memory integrated with one replaceable SO-DIMM slot. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 12 GB with memory operating at 2133 MHz frequency. Specifications indicate upgrade compatibility with DDR4-SDRAM modules in the single SO-DIMM slot configuration. The memory upgrade specifications for this ACER model support DDR4 technology with designated slot and maximum capacity parameters for system expansion.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | On-board + SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2133 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2133 (PC4-17064) |
| Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 02 November 2020 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of on board memory indicates that 4 GB of the total capacity is permanently soldered to the motherboard and cannot be replaced or removed.
- Upgrading the ACER Aspire A315-23-R8VS requires matching the frequency of the existing soldered module to prevent the system from downclocking higher speed aftermarket sticks.
- The single available SO-DIMM slot limits the expansion path to a lone 8 GB module to reach the maximum supported ceiling.
- Dual channel memory performance is restricted to the capacity of the soldered chip while any remaining capacity on the expansion stick operates in single channel mode.
- Internal hardware access involves removing the entire bottom chassis panel which may expose sensitive components beyond the memory slot itself.
- Latency overhead is likely tied to the 2133 MHz base clock resulting in lower memory bandwidth compared to standard 3200 MHz DDR4 systems.
- Mixing different memory densities between the on board chip and the expansion slot can lead to asymmetrical memory addressing.