Aspire 5610 Max Ram I can Add

I purchased a used Aspire 5610-4537 It came with 1 GB installed DDR2

I wouldn't mind adding another 1 GB into it but I don't know how many slots are available, what the max I can add or if they installed 512 x 2 and all slots are used.

Would anyone know?

Thanks

 

Most laptops can support up to 4GB, but Windows 32-bit can't address that much memory so it's better off to just get 2GB or 3GB. CPU-Z will tell you how many RAM sticks you have.

 

Your notebook should be able to take 4GB.
However, if they have 2x512MB, you can't add more without taking them out, you only have 2 slots to install memory.

 

It has 2X512 in it. You can substitute 2X1 or 2X2. The most it will use is about 3 gig but 2X2 for 4 is very slightly faster than 1x2 & 1X1 for 3. 2 gig total though will give you a great boost.

 

I've got the same 2 x 512 configurment in my 5610....I too am looking to upgrade my RAM to 2GB or more ...does going from a PC2-4200 to a PC2-5300 cause any problems? Some places are saying I need a certain type of chip...what the heck does that mean? Here is a quote from the site: Your Acer TravelMate 5610 Series only supports modules made with a specific type of chip.

 

I'm not sure what the site is referring to. Maybe they mean that you can only use DDR2 SO-DIMM's instead of some other type of of memory module. Anyway, you won't have any problems going from PC2-4200 to PC2-5300.

 

ok so here is the official email from Acer:

Thank you for contacting Acer America. I’ll be happy to assist you with this issue. Below are the memory specifications for the memory used in the Aspire 5610 series. We can tell you which memory was tested and qualified to work in this computer; however, we are unable to tell you if third party memory will work or not. The brands that we know are compatible are Infineon, Nanya and Micron and Samsung. For pricing and availability on RAM modules, please contact Acer Technical Support at 1-800-816-2237 M-F 7am-9pm CST and Sat-Sun 8am-5pm CST excluding holidays. I hope this helps.

Memory controller - Built-in Intel® 945GM/945PM
Memory size - 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number - 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket - 1024MB
Supports maximum memory size - 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)
Supports DIMM type - DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed - 400 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage - 1.8V
Supports DIMM package - 200-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinations - You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.



Respectfully,
Acer America
Online Technical Support

 

Oh, so you can only have 2GB of PC2-4200 max. Nevermind about being able to take 4GB lol