ASUS TUF Gaming FA506IH-BQ180 RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506IH-BQ180 laptop RAM upgrade specifications detail memory configurations compatible with the model. The device features two SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM memory modules. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total across both slots. Memory operates at 3200 MHz frequency. Upgrade options allow installation of compatible DDR4 modules to expand system RAM from factory specifications. SO-DIMM form factor designates memory type required for slot compatibility. Current and expanded memory configurations support enhanced multitasking and application performance within specifications.
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 | 25 September 2020 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS TUF Gaming FA506IH-BQ180 uses SO-DIMM form factor memory, which is physically smaller than standard DIMM modules and requires careful handling during installation to avoid connector damage.
- With 2 slots operating at 3200 MHz, upgrading to the maximum 32 GB capacity requires both slots populated with 16 GB modules, leaving no expansion headroom for future memory additions without replacing existing modules.
- DDR4-3200 memory operates at a fixed frequency; any non-3200 MHz modules installed will downclock the entire memory subsystem to the lowest common speed, reducing system performance uniformly.
- Single-channel operation occurs if only 1 memory slot is populated, cutting effective bandwidth in half compared to dual-channel configuration and degrading gaming frame rates and content creation throughput.
- SO-DIMM modules generate higher thermal density than full-size DIMMs due to component compaction; prolonged operation near maximum capacity may require verification that internal airflow design prevents thermal throttling.
- Mixing memory brands or timings (CAS latency values) within the dual-slot configuration may trigger subtle performance inconsistencies or BIOS compatibility warnings that require manual timing adjustments.
- Warranty coverage for RAM upgrades typically remains intact only when using qualified DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM modules; installations with non-standard timings or speeds may void memory-related warranty claims.