ASUS ROG GA401QE-K2016 RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401QE-K2016 laptop memory upgrade specifications indicate DDR4-SDRAM compatibility with a single SO-DIMM slot available for expansion. The system features on-board memory combined with one upgradeable SO-DIMM slot, supporting maximum RAM capacity of 24 GB total. Memory specifications require DDR4-SDRAM modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Compatible upgrade modules must match DDR4-3200 specifications for proper functionality and performance with the GA401QE-K2016 model.
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 | 24 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 | 19 August 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS ROG GA401QE-K2016 contains soldered memory on the motherboard, with only 1 SO-DIMM slot available for user expansion, meaning maximum addressable capacity is fixed at 24 GB rather than determined by slot quantity alone.
- Upgrading beyond the factory configuration requires DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM modules; mismatched frequency specifications will default to the slower standard, reducing effective bandwidth and creating uneven performance characteristics across memory subsystems.
- The single SO-DIMM architecture creates an asymmetrical dual-channel configuration if upgraded, potentially introducing latency penalties in memory-intensive workloads compared to symmetrical configurations, as data requests must route through both soldered and modular memory pools.
- Physical SO-DIMM installation clearance may be constrained by proximity to the cooling solution or keyboard assembly typical of ultrabook chassis design; verification of module height compatibility (standard vs. low-profile) is necessary before purchase to avoid mechanical interference.
- The 24 GB ceiling represents an odd-numbered configuration that some BIOS implementations handle suboptimally; paired channel efficiency may be compromised depending on how the firmware allocates the soldered and upgradeable portions across memory channels.
- Factory warranty coverage typically permits SO-DIMM replacement only; installation of third-party memory does not void coverage, but damage to the soldered component during service voids all memory-related claims since that segment cannot be user-serviced.