ASUS TUF Dash FX516PM-AZ077 RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS TUF Dash F15 FX516PM-AZ077 RAM upgrade specifications include DDR4-SDRAM memory operating at 3200 MHz. The laptop features one SO-DIMM slot available for memory upgrades, with maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB. Memory configuration comprises on-board integrated memory plus one expandable SO-DIMM slot. Compatible upgrades support DDR4-SDRAM modules meeting these specifications for performance optimization.
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 | 14 April 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS TUF Dash FX516PM-AZ077 contains soldered on-board memory paired with a single accessible SO-DIMM slot, meaning only 1 RAM module can be added or replaced while the factory-installed portion remains fixed.
- Maximum addressable capacity reaches 32 GB total, which indicates the on-board allocation occupies a fixed portion of this ceiling, reducing the practical upgrade headroom to less than 32 GB of new memory installable by the user.
- DDR4-3200 MHz specification requires that any replacement or additional module matches this speed exactly; mixing slower DDR4 variants will force the system to downclock all memory to the lowest common frequency, degrading overall bandwidth by up to 20 percent depending on the slower module's rating.
- The single SO-DIMM slot creates an asymmetrical memory configuration if the on-board portion differs in capacity from the upgradeable slot, potentially reducing dual-channel performance benefits and leaving 1 memory module unpaired during dual-channel operations.
- SO-DIMM form factor dimensions (67.6 x 30 mm) are standardized, but physical clearance near the upgrade slot may be constrained by cooling solutions or internal component placement; verification of socket accessibility is required before purchase.
- Upgrading to maximum capacity requires retiring the existing SO-DIMM module, as only 1 slot exists; this creates an e-waste consideration and prevents keeping the original module as a backup or for future systems.
- DDR4-3200 modules remain widely available at competitive pricing, but sourcing matched pairs for other systems becomes difficult after a single upgrade slot consumes one module.