ASUS TUF Gaming FA507RR-HF013X RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507RR-HF013X features DDR5-SDRAM memory with two SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 32 GB maximum capacity. The laptop accepts DDR5 modules operating at 4800 MHz frequency. Compatible RAM upgrades must utilize the SO-DIMM form factor and DDR5 specifications. Memory upgrade slots allow for individual module replacement or dual-module configurations to achieve maximum memory capacity. Specifications indicate support for standard DDR5 laptop memory modules meeting JEDEC standards for the A15 series platform.
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 September 2022 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS TUF Gaming FA507RR-HF013X accepts only DDR5 modules, rendering all DDR4 inventory incompatible due to different notch positions and voltage requirements.
- The 32 GB ceiling requires a 2x16 GB configuration, as exceeding 16 GB per slot will cause boot failure or module non-recognition.
- Mixing modules with different speeds forces all memory to operate at the slowest module's frequency, negating any performance benefit from higher-rated RAM.
- The 4800 MHz specification represents JEDEC standard speed; while faster modules may physically install, the system typically defaults to 4800 MHz without BIOS intervention.
- SO-DIMM form factor eliminates compatibility with standard desktop DIMM modules, which are physically longer and use different pin configurations.
- Operating both slots in dual-channel mode doubles memory bandwidth compared to single-module configurations, directly impacting integrated graphics performance and multi-threaded workloads.
- Installing non-matching capacity modules in each slot maintains dual-channel operation only for the portion matching the smaller module, with remaining capacity reverting to single-channel mode.
- The absence of ECC support means error-correcting modules will function in non-ECC mode only, offering no data integrity advantages over standard consumer RAM.
- Access to memory slots typically requires complete bottom panel removal, potentially voiding seals that manufacturers use to track unauthorized service access.
- Thermal constraints in gaming laptops favor modules without tall heat spreaders, as clearance between SO-DIMM slots and chassis components often measures under 5 millimeters.
- DDR5's on-module voltage regulation differs from DDR4's motherboard-based approach, making voltage customization through BIOS settings ineffective for stability adjustments.
- The platform's memory controller determines actual operational latency; modules rated at identical frequencies but different CAS timings may perform within 2-3% of each other in real-world scenarios.