ASUS TUF Gaming FA506IC-HN095W RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506IC-HN095W features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB. Compatible memory operates at 3200 MHz frequency. Specifications indicate the laptop accommodates SO-DIMM form factor modules, enabling users to expand memory configuration for enhanced system performance and multitasking capabilities.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | 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 | 10 November 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The 2 SO-DIMM slot configuration permits dual-channel memory architecture, which sustains the 3200 MHz frequency specification across both modules when populated symmetrically.
- SO-DIMM form factor constrains upgrades to laptop-specific memory modules; desktop DDR4-SDRAM sticks are physically incompatible and cannot be installed regardless of electrical compatibility.
- Maximum addressable capacity of 32 GB establishes an upgrade ceiling; modules exceeding this total cannot be recognized by the ASUS TUF Gaming FA506IC-HN095W firmware, rendering excess capacity inaccessible.
- 3200 MHz rated speed functions as the upper frequency boundary; faster DDR4 modules will downclock to this specification due to memory controller limitations, delivering no performance gain while potentially voiding compatibility assurances.
- Asymmetrical population (mismatched module capacities or frequencies) reduces effective bandwidth and forces the memory controller to operate at the lower-specified frequency, degrading dual-channel performance.
- Warranty retention typically requires purchasing DDR4-SDRAM modules from ASUS-approved vendor lists or recognized OEM memory manufacturers; third-party modules may trigger coverage exclusions despite technical compatibility.
- 2 populated slots leave no expansion headroom; reaching 32 GB maximum capacity requires complete replacement of existing modules rather than additive upgrades.