ASUS ROG GU502LW-AZ167T-BE RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502LW-AZ167T-BE RAM upgrade specifications include DDR4-SDRAM memory operating at 2933 MHz. The laptop features one SO-DIMM memory slot available for upgrade, with maximum RAM capacity of 48 GB. The memory configuration consists of on-board RAM combined with the expandable SO-DIMM slot. Compatible DDR4 modules can be installed to increase system memory for enhanced multitasking and performance capabilities on this gaming laptop model.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | On-board + SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2933 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 48 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2933 (PC4-23464) |
| Bandwidth | 23.5 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 10 July 2020 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS ROG GU502LW-AZ167T-BE contains soldered on-board memory alongside a single upgradeable SO-DIMM slot, meaning one memory module is permanently affixed to the motherboard and cannot be replaced or removed.
- Maximum capacity of 48 GB indicates the soldered portion occupies 16 GB or 24 GB, leaving either 32 GB or 24 GB as the theoretical ceiling for the SO-DIMM slot, depending on factory configuration.
- DDR4-2933 MHz frequency operates below standard JEDEC DDR4-3200 specifications, constraining bandwidth to approximately 46.8 GB/s and reducing memory-to-CPU data throughput relative to newer DDR4 standard configurations.
- A single SO-DIMM slot eliminates dual-channel memory architecture benefits once populated, forcing single-channel operation that reduces memory bandwidth efficiency by roughly 50 percent compared to symmetric dual-slot designs.
- Warranty considerations require verification of whether memory upgrades void coverage, as soldered configurations sometimes restrict third-party modifications; manufacturer documentation should be consulted before purchasing replacement SO-DIMM modules.
- SO-DIMM form factor compatibility is universal across 260-pin DDR4 modules, but the 2933 MHz specification may impose stricter validation requirements; modules rated for 3200 MHz typically downclock to available JEDEC profiles without hardware modification.
- Physical clearance in the upgrade slot must accommodate heatspreader height, as some aftermarket SO-DIMM modules with tall heat management components may interfere with internal cooling structures in compact gaming chassis designs.