ACER Aspire A515-47-R1YD RAM upgrade specifications
The ACER Aspire 5 Series A515-47-R1YD laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with dual SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 32 GB RAM. The memory operates at 2133 MHz frequency. Compatible upgrades utilize SO-DIMM form factor modules. Current maximum specifications allow for total memory expansion to 32 GB across available upgrade slots.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2133 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 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 | 12 April 2023 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel memory architecture requires installing matched modules in both slots to optimize memory bus width and prevent integrated graphics performance degradation.
- The presence of 2 physical SO-DIMM slots allows for the total removal of existing modules to reach the maximum 32 GB capacity without permanent soldering limitations.
- Lower frequency DDR4 modules typically operate at 1.2V which maintains thermal efficiency within the compact chassis of the ACER Aspire A515-47-R1YD.
- Installing modules with higher rated speeds will result in downclocking to the system bus limit of 2133 MHz due to chipset firmware restrictions.
- Accessing the memory slots involves removing the bottom base cover which necessitates the use of non-marring pry tools to preserve the integrity of the plastic clips.
- Standard height SO-DIMM modules are required as high profile heat spreaders may interfere with the physical clearance of the internal case housing.
- Latency timings will default to the highest common denominator between the two slots if mismatched sticks are used in the configuration.