Asus TUF A15 (2023) | How to RAM & Memory Upgrade Guide

[@TechTyrial]

Storage 1TB - geni.us/uc0eqOn 2TB - geni.us/jBOBzT DDR 5 RAM 32GB - geni.us/7A55SJ

[@sachinhemrom7607]

I want to know if the second M.2 slot supports up to 2TB storage capacity or not?

[@Watcher6778]

Can you do a vid on the a15 2024 and upgrade it?

[@CHUNWEILOW]

what's the brand they using for the orignal ram , may i know?

[@TheOmegaRiddler]

That bottom right screw is a captive screw that's meant to stay in. It lifts up the bottom to allow you to open it. they also put a 512GB SSD in it for the same reason most Gaming Laptops still come with 8GB Single Channel RAM. To keep costs down.

[@deuceex1492]

Stupid to think 8g memory is only 20$ they can just put 16g in

[@TheOmegaRiddler]

@@deuceex1492 That's because DDR4 RAM is for a dead platform. Intel and AMD now sell laptops with the latest hardware, which means DDR5 RAM, and that is still expensive. Last I check, a 32GB kit is near £100

[@aidinibc]

Ddr5 ram cost about 50$/stick, so it does keep cost down on cheaper laptops

[@Sidharth_V_Jain]

@@aidinibc Isn't the ram on tuf a15's ddr4 though?

[@x_vanix_x3194]

​@@Sidharth_V_JainI guess newer models are ddr5

[@CultOfMU]

That one screw did not come off on purpose. It is meant to lift the bottom case off so you can fit a prying tool there better.

[@pikachuattack542]

How does that even work?

[@CultOfMU]

@@pikachuattack542 a twist of the wrist, repeated several times... :P

[@GreenWitch234]

Lmao there it is, the answer I've been frantically looking for

[@Saleh.]

@GreenWitch234 I don't really understand, So I am not supposed to remove that screw? And it the case would still get removed with that screw on?​

[@kevinmiller8191]

For those not familiar with the term, a cross-head screwdriver is the same as a Phillips head screwdriver.

[@peterlivingston2897]

Thank you so, so much. After lots of Google searches, you showed me exactly what I wanted to know Legend

[@TheValiant]

I find it very interesting that nobody is mentioning that this laptop has a secondary m.2slot. Not even on the Asus website you can find that information!

[@zednellah1221]

The screw on mine is not removable

[@TheValiant]

@@zednellah1221 damn it, what version of the a15 do you have?

[@fabriglas]

Yes as I'm about to do these mods above

[@frng97]

@@zednellah1221i also stripped mine off apparently its screw it extra tight need to go to repair shop as they have titanium grade electrical screwdriver to take it apart easily

[@CyberCrow12]

It’s there for the A16. The Asus website mentions the additional M.2 slot.

[@Sparky5]

First thing I did was replace the Wifi card and add the 2T Samsung 980 PRO SSD. The Wifi card was cheap junk that wouldn't keep connection. During replacement of the wifi card, one of the two antenna connectors came right off the board. I replaced it with an Intel AX210.

[@suspiriorum3481]

hello, what type of screwdriver you use to open up that ssd screw? i cant open it up its really annoying lol

[@iCourtneyCheyenne]

This video is great thank you. I had a hell of a time getting the SSD screw out but after that, very easy. Thanks!

[@BOREDTOTIS]

Thanks man. Thats exactly what I needed!

[@1999theskullcrack]

Thanks boss!, all went smooth with no issues. It was my first time and prying part is terrifying af xd

[@dimvngo]

Thanks you from France I did it with my wife really quickly

[@win32jeefoo]

Eyes up, Guardian!

[@zxctwistat]

thanks very much that exactly video what i was searching for !!!

[@trueeuroka9845]

I have the same model, but it came with a bent screw so now in stuck waiting for the chance to contact asus support 😭

[@DOCTORGAMER13]

Thanks man for the help

[@aplaceinthesky82]

are better the corsair or the crucial for this laptop? There is a big price difference between them. What do you think?

[@vadymshvets]

Thanks for sharing, really appreciate it! Your tutorial really helpful! Cheers!

[@ManasChachra]

wait... are u gonna keep the tuf as ur laptop, why did u upgrade ur storage

[@TechTyrial]

I do! Its growing on me =)

[@kevindelaet6001]

@@TechTyrial May I ask how the display is

[@HUGE345]

​@kevindelaet6001 it great actually...it has a 100% sRGB rating so obv it's gud

[@StayReal02]

Don't you recomend SSD cooler for that M2? Or is it not needed or does it not fit into this laptop due to the thickness?

[@Jakobkik]

please tell me you found out. im looking at adding a 990 evo withe heatsink but im afraid it wont fit

[@StayReal02]

@@Jakobkik , hi, Im actually using this specific Asus TUF A15 laptop to write to you this comment right now :P Been using this since last time I wrote that comment. I popped in a 980 pro - without a heatsink and been playing games without any problems. No overheating. Played for example the new Horizon West game and it was smooth!

[@Jakobkik]

Thank you for answering so fast! I'll be getting it without heatsink then. I think I'll go for the 4tb version. I do alot of 3d modeling and they take up alot of space. I'll go for the vengeance 2x32gb aswell for when I 3d scan

[@alexm.7735]

@@JakobkikI put on mine a 6mm heatsink and it fits, also there is still some space until the case. I would probably say you can fit an 8mm heatsink inside if you also use a 0.5mm thermal pad. But don't go higher.

[@Tech-Tuuk]

simply buy a cooling padfor the ssd just the way you saw it applied on the RAM which you would stick on the ssd, or go for plate based heat sink which are almost 1 mm thin and also comes with a heating pad preinstalled one such example is xpg s70 ssd pre installed heatsink.

[@stssundr2807]

Great to see your channel reach to seventeen thousand subscriber now … I am a one there watching first 100 subscriber two years ago … keep your good work in details and thanks for your action... cannot wait to see you 100.000 next 1million

[@TechTyrial]

Its amazing to still have you here. I appreciate that! ❤️

[@stssundr2807]

@@TechTyrial My pleasure

[@brianbyers2682]

you had somekind of black plastic stuck in the fan on the LEFT. Looks like you broke something when prying the bottom cover off

[@accesstosuccess6860]

make sure to unplug you battary next time dude

[@bakko333]

Why did he have to disconnect the battery?

[@malik1430]

Because maybe the battery get 💥 while he Work

[@LaymanGamin]

It’s never messed my stuff up. N I’ve done this type of upgrade on hella shit. Steam decks laptops all kinds of electronics

[@PulseKhalid]

you’re the best, the easiest most informative video on youtube, much love bro

[@ivandidovets9573]

thank, man!!

[@StussyFlo]

How are the temperatures of the new ssd? Can a heatsink fit under the laptop tray?

[@hkillerpr]

If I recall it has to be small like how the stock comes with small metal bracket as it heatsink

[@betablockrr]

Would you be so kind and show us where each screw goes back because I can't figure out where to put the longer and shorter ones 😅

[@JohnZukie]

Did you find out?

[@betablockrr]

@@JohnZukie I did luckily ASUS has a PDF of this model that shows you where the screws go

[@bounphithakphithak6949]

@@betablockrrbro how is the battery on this one? Just usual normal work stuff no gaming and no mux switch or anything that drains battery

[@betablockrr]

@bounphithakphithak6949 it's really good, when you put it in silent mode and have adaptive sync on (so it switches to 60hz automatically when charger is removed) I found it lasts between 5 - 8 hours depending on use. While on discord, screen sharing and watching a movie together with friends we got through 2 and a half feature length movies. If you're only using word or something I can see it lasting longer

[@bounphithakphithak6949]

@@betablockrr tysm!

[@anasabdullah90]

OMG, i got this yesterday and there is no freaking way i would do this to my baby. how do u like this device? any complaints?

[@VoidDave]

What about battery? Shouldn`t it be disconnected before installing new disk?

[@riverstudios-l5y]

w in the chat broo thx for the video!!

[@dudeonmars4495]

3:44 i hope you saw the little piece in the fan .

[@oleg5738]

So there are t 8Gb RAM modules by default, right? No the best option for an upgrade if so. Thanks for the video!

[@Alad-]

Thanks for the video man Mine is gonna come tomorrow, but with only 8gb of ram The first thing I have to do is add another 8gb

[@frng97]

Can i know what screwdriver did you used the empty slot ssd screw was especially tough had to went to a repair shop after stripping some of it off

[@mohammadmardoum4016]

ok i have a question now, does adding a slightly old storage to this tuf (i have the exact one) effect its performance ot these things are totally not related?? and also how do i check if it will be combatible with the device or not?? and one more thing is that im gonna bring this storage from a different laptop so it alr has windows files and stuff i dont need and alot of junk and vache files, so i can just fix it then format it or its more recommended to format it before doing the upgrade?

[@Emre-zy2eh]

Hello, when you upgrade with Crucial did you use AMD EXPO ? Because when i look the 7940HS on the website AMD EXPO is supported. But i don't know TUF a15 has this.

[@asusoplay]

Do you think there is no neded radiator? Do you think in video is not needed temperature tests?

[@mateuszj.570]

That size? 2280? 80mm?

[@ramatysstramieri3207]

Hey, Nice vídeo! What is the original nvme and what is the Max speed for a New one for upgrade? Thks

[@Sanjay_Ak__]

I have one doubt nvme read and write speed high and low so the price was differ who to find our system speed limit??

[@AAJ-974]

thanks for the help

[@paupalopot]

Hello, is this the same disassembling process for the TUF A16 Advantage Edition 2023? Thanks for this video

[@dirtyd757]

Did u try it?

[@coffebeans631]

What if you put a Crucial P3 or Crucial P5 plus with heatsink, will the whole thing fit? Im just worried cuz I wanted to buy a NVME SSD (Crucial) but I was worried about the heat so I thought I would buy one that comes with heatsink but then will it fit? Is it small enough for the thin chassis ? Will I be able to put the back cover/case on? Pls help!

[@hosseinr1797]

Can you find an answer?

[@irinaanghelescu2761]

Don't buy with the heatsink option from Crucial, it's not compatible.

[@cleyt973]

I did same with my low pulse 15 to instant 2to (clone disk because 1 usable+1 MSI troll slot 😅 toward battery and 32 go crucial ram 5200 . Inside the tuf is better finished and better cooling 😮😮😮.

[@aqmalmaulanatisnonuryawan932]

Woww Great video, whats your preferences asus g16 rtx4060 or asus tuf rtx4060?

[@dpkunderground]

rog series is definitely better when price is out of choice

[@Mahoraga_Adapt]

What if I have the 2024 version

[@Rx-mf5ln]

Can i ask what screwdriver head size did you use for the ssd slot? i can't seem to get a grip on it with the current ones that i have

[@blq]

I couldn't either on A17 2023 model, but I could get out the SSD that came with the laptop.

[@nwiley619]

What type of screws does the chassis use? Mine xame loose and the chassis comes apart when i open the laptop. Wareanty doesnt cover and asus say that ive dropped it which is obviously bs. I use it as a desktop. So i want to order some screws and just fix it myself cause not spending 529 bucks for the repair

[@pianz]

I have a question, after upgrading the ram and ssd my laptop won't turn on without charger.after I plug the charger it can turn on, do you have the same problem?

[@pdiegomg]

What it was?

[@jakemartin3146]

​@@pdiegomgprobably the battery

[@NickmannedOne]

​@pdiegomg he forgot plug in the battery maybe.

[@Mr.Delgado523]

Thanks for your tutorial

[@flamemanwithanoob]

if i want to add more ram, would i need to place it on the same place you did or replace one of the other 2 sticks inside?

[@leediaz5690]

Can you transfer the OS to the new SSD specially if its a NVMe? If possible, how to do it?

[@itachi7976]

U mentioned wifi card also in your description so asuf f15 don't come with a in built wifi card?

[@christianjamel6987]

Hello can someone answer some of my questions? I was planning on buying a 2Tb Kingston Fury Renegade now as my main drive: 1. Is TBW or PBW matters in compatibility when upgrading? 2. Also the power consumption matters when upgrading? does it reduce the power efficiency of it? 3. Is 2Tb fits with the max upgrade? considering that it has 512gb that comes with? 4. Also four Write/Read also matters on compatibility? thanks

[@shootout3747]

Any SSD will fit, as long as it is M2.2280 form factor and not higher than 2 Tb capacity. (ASUS support said that, maybe laptop can support even bigger SSDs)

[@christianjamel6987]

@shootout3747 the 2tb is applied in each slot? so like 2tb each? or like 2tb max when 2 slots added?

[@shootout3747]

@@christianjamel6987 2 Tb each, but I personally leave the first SSD in place, because it covered in some metal sheet for heat dissipation, don't want to ruin it. Sorry for late response

[@christianjamel6987]

@@shootout3747 so if I will to change the first slot will it void anything? cause upon checking the first was the Gen4x4 and the second slot was Gen3x4.. cause I will upgrade the first slot to 2tb to use the Gen4x4

[@shootout3747]

@@christianjamel6987 both slots are 4x4, at least Samsung Magician telling me this, that second slot, where I have 980 pro SSD right now, is 4x4

[@guilhermereis1657]

Can you tell me what speed the second ssd slot reaches?

[@FelipeFl1p]

Dear Mr. Felipe, Thank you for contacting Asus, my name is Sokratis and I will try my best to assist you with your current situation. Regarding the described problem, we would like to inform you that we do not recommend customers to proceed with upgrades to their product. This is because there is a potential risk of damage during the process, which could result in the product being deemed out of warranty. Should it become necessary to send your product to the repair center under warranty, and the repair center identifies any damage to the product (even something as minor as a misplaced screw), the product will be considered out of warranty, and repair costs will apply.

[@megabaneen8057]

Excellent upgrade video. One of the best thanks for all the links. can you upgrade the wifi?

[@NekoDadYuh]

is this the same setup and upgrade for the 2024 version ?

[@LeiffNathanAMendoza]

A REVIEW FOR THE NEXT UPGRADE THANKS TO YT AND U FOR THIS...

[@LeiffNathanAMendoza]

2:59 THAT IS WHY ITS NAME TUF FOR TOUGH INDEED... KUDOS ASUS

[@gigahertzmedia]

How is this compared to the HP Victus 15 With the i7 12650H?

[@m0r4ag]

The 7735hs is almost the same as an ryzen 7 6800h, so you can compre better, but in general this one is better than the 12th gen processor, slightly worse than the 13th one but consumes half of the power

[@gigahertzmedia]

@@m0r4ag Okay, thanks!

[@padrian98]

Hey man! I’ve been wanting to upgrade my RAM too, I’ve been looking at hundreds of videos about capacity and RAM speed and I dunno what to do. I wanted to buy a 32GB (2x16) DDR5 5600MHz RAM but the specs of the pc says that the maximum of the CPU is 4800MHz. Is that true? Or can I buy more RAM speed than what the CPU can supposedly handle?

[@Jakobkik]

you can but it will downclock so you will end up with 4800 at the price of 5600

[@alexm.7735]

the Laptop works with 5600mhz ram, I've just upgraded mine without an issue. And also ram since forever is able to downclock to whichever speed your device requires

[@ibannash]

What screwdriver head is needed for the ssd screw? Ph1, Ph0? I need the number on the screwhead.

[@blupra]

Did you ever figure this out? I cannot get the screw out and I think it’s stripped now :/

[@ibannash]

@@blupra Nah. I bought a pair of longnose pliers and they work really well.

[@sanderhoving-m8q]

can we als add 2 tb

[@Sanjay_Ak__]

I have one doubt nvme read and write speed high and low so the price was differ who to find our system nvme speed limit??

[@knghtcmdr]

Will this work with an A16 as well?

[@rj6782]

What's the max performance memory u can put in there, can u go higher to 5000+ memory?

[@TheUltimateHacker007]

Should be specified on the tech sheet site of your model, you could use cmd commands to check how much the motherboard can handle, see online what other people have done (risky) or just email the company which will respond in like 2 days or so

[@ErdemTesfaye]

hey man can you send link your asus tuf wallpaper. i want to use . i have same laptop but it came freedos so i dont have this wallpaper i couldn't find in internet

[@vinayaktaneja3006]

Hi, does upgrading RAM and SSD void your warranty? Also, can both of those RAM sticks be replaced or is one soldered in?

[@betablockrr]

I spoke with ASUS support today and in the UK they said it doesn't void warranty. Also both RAM sticks can be upgraded non are soldered

[@MrRobi10]

@@betablockrr hello, is this laptop having 2*m2 slots or just one? Thanks!

[@betablockrr]

@@MrRobi10 It has 2 M.2 slots 😁

[@MrRobi10]

@@betablockrr Thanks, idk if I should upgrade from Legion 5 pro to this, it seems like a downgrade from me

[@betablockrr]

@@MrRobi10 what are your current specs?

[@elvion9358]

hi, can i used 2tb ssd on every slot so that i can have 4tb ssd or the maximum just 2tb ssd

[@groadmiralbismarck6625]

4TB is the maximum in a dual channel kit

[@VíctorAGonzálezMaldonado]

Could you make a video on thermal paste?

[@drMuhammedAliOzcelik]

hi, i did the ssd upgrade of my same model notebook. I ran into a strange temperature issue. If the notebook is not charging , the temperature of the new ssd is 50-60 celsius , but when it is plugged into the charger , the temperature rises above 80 celsius within 2 seconds . do you have similar problem? how can i solve it.

[@suhithghanathay3889]

Try to install a heat sink with your ssd. Maybe that will help dissipate the heat better.

[@crimson_dippy7426]

there is a piece of plastic in the fan on your left hand.. you can see it at 3:43..... hopefully it got removed.

[@GGenjuro]

why ur laptop's back design is different than the other asus tuf a15 2023 ?

[@DJenerate]

There are two colour options, one has the TUF logo in the centre, the other is off to the side.

[@MOHAMEDyoussef0]

What is screen response time pls !

[@lordgains3317]

Just upgraded with a Crucial P3 Plus SSD 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 Internal SSD and its not showing up under This PC?

[@MOTHIATMAN]

Bro need ur advise. 4060 tuf or rx6800m strix. Which is better for gaming? Is 6800m better than 4060 with dlss 3 + fg?

[@Phantom_961]

4060 tuf

[@TechTyrial]

What phantom said!

[@ManasChachra]

If u only want to game then rtx 4060, but if u plan to do 3d rendering, deep learning, etc then the 12gb vram in 6800m will come in clutch

[@ManasChachra]

Although deep learning needs cuda cores so check ur usecase

[@grimmjark]

I want to upgrade the storage ofmy MSI Pulse GL66, but i want to add thermal pads to the ssd to help with temperature, any Word of advise?

[@TheHarsh1310]

Thermal pads are only useful if they help the ssd come in contact with a metal surface (like heatpipe) to conduct the heat away. You dont usually see laptops have cooling provided for ssds and they are just passively cooled. So adding thermal pads, which dont conduct heat away from the ssd, will be useless.

[@MohsenDoctor]

Hello, does this void the warranty?

[@pateldhruvil8675]

hello sir im really in trouble now days i want to contact with you personally so how i do that .... 😔😔

[@TheACTIONZ]

On his discord probably idk

[@pateldhruvil8675]

​@@TheACTIONZ oo but I'm not using discord so ..😔😔

[@Rickgrimes4387]

It's about battery?

[@ronaldlow2758]

hey i got the exact same model but there is a deadzone at the middle of my touchpad ，does yours have the same problem？

[@NitishDiwakar]

No

[@CreepyAlexx]

My tuf is a f15 with i7 13th gen and all similar specs except ram. It has ddr4 8gb ram can u tell me why?

[@Flapjanus]

So there is no soldered RAM on this model? Both slots are available for upgrade?

[@groadmiralbismarck6625]

yes, both of them are upgradable, my f15 can confirm this

[@samhussain1996]

I cant remove the screw for some reason. It is so tight. Any help would be appreciated. The screw is so stubborn.

[@Juanfu224]

It's possible put a m2 with heatsink??

[@niqqor-yu]

do i need to unplug the battery for ssd upgrade?

[@adaoks]

Will all SSD drives fit the Asus Tuf Gaming A15 laptop? I would like to buy a 1TB one and I don't know which one to choose.

[@shootout3747]

Any M2 2280 SSD, buddy. Capacity - 2 Tb max (as the ASUS support said)

[@mertkarasu563]

Thanks for the video, according to AMD website 7735HS supports LPDDR5-6400 MHZ ram. Does this laptop also supports it?. Could you check it please?

[@zbrkesbris5987]

LPDDR5(x) is a soldered to motherboard type of RAM. So if laptop uses LPDDR5(x) - it is not upgradeable, if it uses SODIMMs - then you are limited to 5600MT/s sticks.

[@Andrea-lj4jg]

Hi, is it possible to add a 2.5 inches internal hdd too? thanks

[@xXXEnderCraftXXx]

No slot for that.

[@williankall]

Thanks dear

[@jjoaquimjota]

The Second slot m2sata is compatibility with gen 4? Or only 1 is compatibility? Thanks!

[@guilhermereis1657]

Did you discover this? If you know, please answer me here

[@bryanlioo]

Hi, may i know what size is the ssd upgraded? is it 2280?

[@irinaanghelescu2761]

Yes.

[@TriKienPhung]

hello bro, I have a question my laptop model is tuf 2023 with name model FA570R so Could you let me know my laptop have support for HDD upgrade or only for ssd ? thanks and have a good day bro

[@alanrichielaw]

currently the new owner of a15 2024, if not mistaken, they only have slot for ssd, no hdd available

[@xecor3743]

Hey great video, could you tell if the slots are Gen 4?

[@irinaanghelescu2761]

Yeah, they are Gen 4.

[@hooplaa3513]

Mine is FA507NV-R746K6M-O Is this the same? I want to know if I can add 1 more ssd

[@ayushsrivastava8793]

Hi, I recently bought Asus A15 with Ryzen 9 7940HS and RTX 4070, but it came with only 16 gbs of ram. My question to you is how much more ram can I upgrade?

[@Emre-zy2eh]

Hello, what is yours R23 score and temp CPU ?

[@ayushsrivastava8793]

@@Emre-zy2eh i dont know yet

[@deadbeats7091]

i have a same model put 64gb ddr5 in it runs fine , AMD website said it can run up to 256gb or something dont know where to find 128gb ram tho

[@TeamCGS2005]

On the official website it says it can go up to a maximum of 32GB but this is not true. It can go up to 64GB of RAM.

[@botz-kalma]

hello, I am considering buying this Laptop. after several months of use how are you finding it ? have you upgraded the SSD yet ? if you did it work fine afterwards

[@xXXEnderCraftXXx]

Does doing this void warranty?

[@mountain640]

Good job brother ^

[@anuroopks4949]

Hi, I upgraded only an additional 1TB ssd onto the slot as shown in the video but after installation my laptop is not turning on. Please give me a solution for this.

[@wild-horns]

Same happened to me, hold power button without any charger plugged 45 sec to dischage remaining charge. Then plug the charger and again press power button

[@anuroopks4949]

@@wild-horns yeah after connecting charger it turns on

[@mohammadmardoum4016]

just a quick question because im about to upgrade, the ram is 262 pins?? im almost sure i just wanna make sure more

[@MrTheenDx]

RAM module used for most laptops is SODIMM type. Just type it along sith your required size and you should be golden.

[@AkBar-vv4en]

Can I upgrade ram 16gb x2 5600mhz?

[@Leogecko10]

Is the same Asus tuf gaming A15 than Asus tuf A15?