ACER Aspire A515-57-72N0 RAM upgrade specifications
The ACER Aspire 5 Series model A515-57-72N0 features two SO-DIMM memory slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM upgrade specifications. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total, with compatible memory operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Current upgrade specifications accommodate DDR4 SO-DIMM modules in the Aspire 5 series configuration, allowing incremental memory expansion up to the maximum supported capacity for enhanced multitasking performance.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-3200 (PC4-25600) |
| Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 26 January 2023 |
Additional Notes
- The Acer Aspire A515-57-72N0 contains 2 SO-DIMM slots with a combined ceiling of 32 GB, indicating each slot accepts a maximum 16 GB module. Asymmetrical configurations (mismatched capacities) will function but will operate both modules at the speed of the slower stick, reducing potential throughput if mixed generations are installed.
- DDR4-3200 modules operate at a fixed frequency; installation of DDR4-3600 or faster modules will downclock to 3200 MHz due to BIOS limitations on this platform, making higher-speed purchases economically inefficient for this system.
- SO-DIMM form factor requires laptop-specific modules rather than desktop DDR4 DIMMs, which are physically incompatible despite using identical electrical standards. Incorrect module selection will prevent system POST regardless of capacity specifications.
- Existing factory RAM must be physically removed to access the second slot on most models in this generation; single-slot upgrades leave original memory in place but prevent dual-channel operation until both slots contain modules of matching speed and latency.
- DDR4 voltage tolerance on this platform is typically 1.2 V nominal; modules rated for 1.35 V low-voltage operation may encounter instability, and modules exceeding 1.2 V specifications risk BIOS-level rejection or hardware damage to the memory controller.
- Warranty coverage for third-party RAM installation varies by region; Acer typically does not provide hardware support for memory-related failures post-upgrade, shifting troubleshooting responsibility to the upgrading party despite manufacturer defect recovery being manufacturer-dependent.