ASUS TUF Gaming FA707RM-HX015W RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 FA707RM-HX015W features DDR5-SDRAM memory specifications compatible with upgrade configurations. The laptop contains 2x SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB total. Memory operates at 4800 MHz frequency. Upgrade options utilize SO-DIMM form factor modules. Compatible DDR5 memory modules enable expansion to specified maximum capacity. Specifications define the memory upgrade parameters and slot availability for the FA707RM-HX015W model within the TUF Gaming A17 family.
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 | 28 November 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS TUF Gaming FA707RM-HX015W contains 2 SO-DIMM slots operating at DDR5-4800 MHz, which means maximum capacity reaches 32 GB when both slots are populated with 16 GB modules.
- DDR5-4800 MHz memory operates at lower inherent frequencies compared to DDR5-5600 MHz or DDR5-6000 MHz variants, creating potential performance headroom if the system BIOS supports higher speed validation; however, replacement modules must maintain DDR5 compatibility to function without errors.
- SO-DIMM form factor restricts upgrade options to laptop-class memory modules; desktop DDR5 UDIMM modules are physically incompatible and cannot be force-fitted due to notch positioning differences.
- Upgrading from a single populated slot to dual-channel configuration doubles memory bandwidth, reducing latency penalties in multithreaded gaming and content creation workloads; single-slot configurations operate in half-channel mode.
- Memory speed validation occurs during POST; mismatched frequency modules may trigger BIOS downclocking of all installed memory to the lowest detected speed, negating performance benefits of higher-rated modules.
- Warranty coverage typically remains intact when replacing SO-DIMM modules with manufacturer-approved DDR5-SDRAM equivalents; non-approved or damaged slot contacts void coverage for memory-related failures.