ASUS ROG G513QR-HF120 RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513QR-HF120 laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 32 GB RAM. Compatible memory operates at 3200 MHz frequency. Upgrade slots accommodate standard SO-DIMM form factor modules, enabling users to expand the laptop's memory capacity for enhanced multitasking performance and system responsiveness.
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 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS ROG G513QR-HF120 contains 2 SO-DIMM slots, establishing a maximum theoretical upgrade ceiling of 32 GB total capacity when both slots are populated with 16 GB modules.
- DDR4-3200 specification indicates the system controller supports standard JEDEC frequencies up to 3200 MHz; modules rated above this threshold will operate at reduced speeds unless XMP/DOCP profiles are enabled in BIOS, potentially affecting perceived upgrade value.
- SO-DIMM form factor constrains module selection to laptop-specific memory; desktop DDR4 DIMM modules are physically incompatible and cannot be force-fitted without permanent damage to connector pins or the motherboard.
- Upgrading from a single-channel to dual-channel configuration through second-slot population increases memory bandwidth and reduces latency bottlenecks in CPU-to-RAM data transfer, with measurable performance gains in memory-intensive workloads.
- SO-DIMM modules generate less heat dissipation than full-size DIMMs; compatibility with passive heatspreaders on aftermarket DDR4-3200 SO-DIMMs is typically universal, but thermal pads on certain brands may require removal to prevent clearance conflicts with keyboard assembly components.
- Mixing memory modules of different capacities, speeds, or manufacturers operates within specification but forces the system to run both modules at the lowest rated frequency; matching pairs maintain rated 3200 MHz operation across both slots.
- Factory-default configurations in this model typically ship with single-slot population; the second slot remains available for warranty-safe expansion without requiring replacement of existing modules.