ASUS TUF Dash FX517ZR-HF011W RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR-HF011W features DDR5-SDRAM memory upgrade capabilities with 2x SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB. The memory specifications include DDR5 technology operating at 4800 MHz frequency, enabling compatible upgrades for enhanced system performance. The laptop supports SO-DIMM form factor modules, allowing memory expansion within the maximum capacity constraints. Upgrade options accommodate standard DDR5 modules meeting the specifications for this TUF Dash series gaming laptop.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 4800 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.1V |
| Number of pins | 262-pin |
| Interface | PC5 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC5-4800 (PC5-38400) |
| Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 21 January 2022 |
Additional Notes
- The dual channel configuration requirement necessitates installing modules in pairs to achieve the peak theoretical memory bandwidth supported by the architecture.
- The ASUS TUF Dash FX517ZR-HF011W platform utilizes a non soldered memory layout which allows for the total replacement of factory modules rather than relying on a permanent internal chip.
- Operating at the specified frequency requires hardware compatibility with JEDEC standard profiles to ensure system stability without manual voltage adjustments.
- Installation of high density modules exceeding the documented maximum capacity may result in a failure to post or system instability due to firmware addressing limits.
- The use of SO-DIMM slots implies that physical clearance within the chassis is restricted to standard z-height modules, precluding the use of sticks with bulky integrated heat spreaders.
- Data transfer rates are governed by the integrated memory controller within the processor, meaning memory speeds will downclock if lower tier modules are mixed with the original hardware.
- Upgrading the memory subsystem enhances the 1 percent low frame rates in CPU bound gaming scenarios by reducing data retrieval latency between the processor and the system buffer.