ASUS ROG G513RW-HQ173W RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513RW-HQ173W laptop features two SO-DIMM memory slots supporting DDR5-SDRAM upgrade capability. Maximum supported RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total. Compatible memory modules operate at 4800 MHz frequency. Specifications indicate upgrade-compatible architecture with dual SO-DIMM slots for memory expansion. DDR5-SDRAM technology provides enhanced performance specifications for gaming and intensive applications. RAM upgrade options available to reach maximum 32 GB capacity through compatible SO-DIMM modules.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 4800 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.1V |
| Number of pins | 262-pin |
| Interface | PC5 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC5-4800 (PC5-38400) |
| Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 07 February 2022 |
Additional Notes
- The 2 SO-DIMM slot configuration in the ASUS ROG G513RW-HQ173W means both memory modules must be replaced together to achieve the 32 GB maximum; removing a single module will leave one populated slot operational but eliminate dual-channel performance gains.
- DDR5-4800 MHz memory operates at lower latency than standard DDR5 consumer modules, requiring compatibility verification with replacement sticks to avoid automatic frequency throttling to slower JEDEC standards if non-matching modules are installed.
- SO-DIMM physical dimensions constrain upgrade choices to laptop-specific modules; desktop DDR5 DIMM modules cannot physically fit the connection slot, eliminating cost savings from bulk desktop inventory.
- Memory bandwidth on DDR5-4800 supports GPU acceleration workloads common in gaming laptops, but upgrading only one slot may create asymmetric memory access patterns that reduce effective bandwidth utilization for applications requiring high throughput.
- Factory RAM configurations typically run in symmetric pairs; the 32 GB ceiling accommodates either 2x16 GB or 2x32 GB modules depending on future DDR5-SODIMM availability, but OEM warranty terms often restrict memory upgrades to matched kit specifications.
- The 4800 MHz specification indicates the memory controller supports higher frequency operation than base DDR5 JEDEC standards, making compatibility dependent on both the motherboard revision and BIOS version at the time of upgrade.