ASUS TUF Dash TUF516PM-HN123T RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS TUF Dash F15 series model TUF516PM-HN123T features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications. The laptop contains one SO-DIMM slot for RAM expansion, supporting maximum memory capacity of 24 GB. Compatible memory modules operate at 3200 MHz frequency. Memory configuration includes on-board storage plus one expandable SO-DIMM slot, enabling users to upgrade from the factory baseline by installing additional DDR4-SDRAM modules in the available slot.
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 | 24 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 | 13 June 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS TUF Dash TUF516PM-HN123T features a hybrid memory architecture with one portion permanently soldered to the motherboard, eliminating removal or replacement of that component.
- The single accessible SO-DIMM slot imposes a strict single-module upgrade scenario, preventing dual-channel configuration expansion through user-installed memory alone.
- Achieving the 24 GB ceiling requires installing a single 16 GB SO-DIMM module to combine with the factory-soldered 8 GB component.
- Asymmetric memory configurations exceeding 16 GB total capacity will force the system into flex mode operation, where only a portion of the installed capacity runs in dual-channel while the remainder operates in single-channel mode.
- The 3200 MHz specification represents DDR4-3200 (PC4-25600) standard, translating to 25.6 GB/s theoretical bandwidth per channel under ideal dual-channel operation.
- Mixing memory modules with differing latency timings will cause the system to default to the slower timing profile across all installed capacity.
- SO-DIMM modules exceeding JEDEC standard height specifications may encounter clearance interference with the bottom chassis panel or thermal management components.
- Installation of non-matching voltage specification modules risks system instability, as DDR4 SO-DIMMs operate at either 1.2V standard or 1.35V for certain overclocking profiles.
- The absence of multiple SO-DIMM slots eliminates the possibility of incremental capacity upgrades, requiring full module replacement to increase available memory.
- DDR4-3200 represents the maximum officially supported frequency, with higher-speed modules automatically downclocked to this specification due to chipset and processor memory controller limitations.