ASUS TUF Dash FX516PE-HN023T RAM upgrade specifications

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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

SpecificationValue
Memory slots1x SO-DIMM
Form factorOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency3200 MHz
Maximum RAM32 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-3200 (PC4-25600)
Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
Laptop Release date17 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.