ASUS ROG GX550LXS-HC029T-BE RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX550LXS-HC029T-BE laptop memory upgrade specifications include one SO-DIMM slot compatible with DDR4-SDRAM modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 48 GB through the available upgrade slot. Memory configuration combines on-board soldered RAM with expandable SO-DIMM slot. Specifications indicate single memory slot for RAM upgrade compatibility and expansion capabilities.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | On-board + SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 48 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 | 08 April 2020 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS ROG GX550LXS-HC029T-BE contains soldered memory on the motherboard, meaning only 1 SO-DIMM slot is available for user upgrades. Total expandable capacity is limited to the single module, not the full 48 GB maximum.
- DDR4-3200 memory operates at 3200 MHz, which constrains module selection to DDR4 SODIMM variants rated for this speed or higher. Modules rated below 3200 MHz will function but introduce performance degradation through speed downgrade to the slower module's specification.
- SO-DIMM form factor is physically smaller than standard DIMM, restricting upgrade options to laptop-grade memory modules. Desktop DDR4 modules are mechanetically incompatible and will not physically insert into the slot.
- The 48 GB maximum specification indicates soldered memory contributes 32 GB on the motherboard, with the single SO-DIMM slot accommodating up to 16 GB. Replacing existing memory in the slot does not increase capacity beyond this 16 GB ceiling; only substitution is possible.
- DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM modules operate at lower voltages than some desktop variants. Confirming laptop-specific voltage compatibility (typically 1.2 V) prior to installation prevents incompatibility and potential hardware damage.
- Single-slot architecture creates a bandwidth bottleneck versus dual-channel configurations. Memory throughput remains constrained to single-channel operation regardless of module capacity upgrades, limiting maximum memory bandwidth to approximately 25.6 GB/s.