ASUS ROG GL702VM-BA252T RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS ROG Strix GL702VM-BA252T gaming laptop features two SO-DIMM memory slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM upgrades. The maximum RAM capacity is 32 GB, with compatible memory operating at 2133 MHz frequency. Memory upgrade specifications indicate the laptop accepts standard SO-DIMM form factor modules. Current compatible configurations support incremental capacity increases up to the 32 GB maximum capacity limit through dual-slot memory expansion.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2133 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2133 (PC4-17064) |
| Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 15 October 2017 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel memory architecture requires installing modules in pairs to achieve maximum theoretical memory bandwidth.
- Operating 32 GB of memory involves installing 16 GB modules in both slots which populates all available memory controllers.
- Installing modules with frequencies higher than 2133 MHz results in automatic downclocking to the chipset limit without providing performance gains.
- Physical access to the SO-DIMM slots requires the removal of the entire lower chassis base cover because there is no dedicated memory maintenance hatch.
- Lower voltage 1.2V DDR4 modules are required to maintain thermal stability and ensure electrical compatibility with the motherboard power delivery system.
- Upgrading to the 32 GB maximum capacity necessitates the removal of any existing factory preinstalled modules as no additional expansion slots exist.
- The 2133 MHz bus speed acts as a performance ceiling for integrated tasks and influences data transfer rates between the processor and system memory.
- Using mismatched CAS latency modules causes the system to default to the timings of the slowest installed stick to maintain boot stability.
- The 260 pin physical interface prevents the installation of older DDR3 or DDR3L hardware despite similarities in laptop form factors.