ACER Predator PH317-53-778N RAM upgrade specifications
ACER Predator Helios 300 model PH317-53-778N supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades with 2x SO-DIMM slots. The maximum RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total memory. Compatible memory modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency and utilize SO-DIMM form factor specifications. Upgrade options allow expansion of system memory to enhance multitasking and performance capabilities for gaming and intensive applications.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2666 (PC4-21328) |
| Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 19 May 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The Acer Predator PH317-53-778N contains 2 SO-DIMM slots that support a maximum aggregate capacity of 32 GB, establishing a hard ceiling on memory expansion regardless of future module availability.
- DDR4-2666 MHz operation indicates the memory controller runs at a fixed frequency tier; aftermarket DDR4 modules rated above 2666 MHz will downclock to this specification and cannot deliver rated performance gains, making higher-speed purchases wasteful.
- SO-DIMM form factor restricts upgrades to laptop-specific modules only; standard desktop DDR4 DIMMs are mechanically incompatible and will not physically seat in the available slots.
- Populating both SO-DIMM slots with 16 GB modules each reaches the 32 GB maximum; single-slot upgrades create asymmetric dual-channel configurations that reduce memory bandwidth efficiency compared to matched pair installations.
- The 2x slot architecture means removal of existing modules is mandatory when upgrading; retention of original memory sticks for dual-channel performance is not possible without exceeding the 32 GB ceiling.
- DDR4-SDRAM with 2666 MHz frequency suggests hardware generation alignment with 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 5000 series processors; memory upgrades alone cannot compensate for CPU-side bandwidth limitations if the processor predates DDR4-3000 MHz support.
- SO-DIMM modules are standardized components with vendor-neutral compatibility; replacement purchases from any reputable manufacturer certified for DDR4-2666 operation carry equivalent warranty status when installed by end users on most consumer systems.