ASUS TUF Dash FX516PE-HN023T RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS TUF Dash F15 series model FX516PE-HN023T features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications. The laptop contains one SO-DIMM slot available for RAM expansion. Maximum supported memory capacity reaches 32 GB through compatible DDR4-3200 MHz modules. The device configuration includes on-board memory combined with a single SO-DIMM slot, allowing users to upgrade the installed RAM. Specifications indicate DDR4-SDRAM technology operating at 3200 MHz frequency for optimal performance compatibility with the FX516PE-HN023T 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 | 32 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 | 17 September 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS TUF Dash FX516PE-HN023T contains soldered memory on the motherboard, with only 1 SO-DIMM slot available for expansion, meaning total capacity ceiling is constrained by the fixed on-board allocation plus the single upgradeable module.
- DDR4-3200 MHz specification indicates that aftermarket SO-DIMM modules must match this frequency exactly; installing faster DDR4 variants will downclock to 3200 MHz, while slower modules will create a performance bottleneck across the entire memory subsystem.
- The single SO-DIMM slot creates asymmetric memory configuration risk; if the on-board soldered capacity differs from an installed upgrade module, dual-channel bandwidth may operate in reduced-capacity mode depending on firmware implementation.
- Reaching the 32 GB maximum requires the on-board memory to be 16 GB or less; if soldered memory exceeds 16 GB, the SO-DIMM upgrade path becomes limited to the remaining capacity differential.
- SO-DIMM physical form factor demands low-profile memory modules; standard full-height SO-DIMM coolers or heat spreaders may contact the palmrest or keyboard assembly, necessitating compatibility verification before purchase.
- Warranty coverage for RAM upgrades on this model typically permits SO-DIMM replacement without voiding protection, but opening the chassis for installation may trigger seal-break documentation requirements depending on ASUS regional policies.
- The single upgradeable slot eliminates the option to remove on-board memory; any configuration change is additive only, meaning the original soldered capacity remains permanent and non-recoverable.