ASUS TUF Gaming FA506QM-HN113W RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506QM-HN113W features two SO-DIMM slots for DDR4-SDRAM memory expansion. Maximum supported capacity reaches 32 GB total memory. Compatible upgrades utilize DDR4 modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. The laptop specifications support memory module installation in both available slots to achieve maximum RAM configuration. SO-DIMM form factor specifications ensure compatibility with standard notebook memory upgrades for the FA506QM-HN113W model.
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 | 28 November 2021 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel mode is only achievable by installing two identical memory modules which doubles the available bandwidth for the CPU and integrated graphics.
- The 32 GB ceiling necessitates replacing both existing modules if the factory configuration occupies both slots.
- Operating at 3200 MHz requires modules that support JEDEC standard profiles to ensure compatibility without manual BIOS adjustments.
- The SO-DIMM form factor in the ASUS TUF Gaming FA506QM-HN113W restricts upgrades to small outline modules commonly used in mobile platforms rather than desktop equivalents.
- Latency variations between different brands of DDR4 can lead to the system defaulting to the slowest shared timing profile when mixing modules.
- Physical access to the memory slots involves removing the bottom chassis panel which may requires specific prying tools to avoid damaging the plastic clips.
- The processor architecture benefits from high frequency memory to reduce internal communication delays between core clusters.