ASUS TUF Gaming FX506HCB-HN210 RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 FX506HCB-HN210 features two SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades. Compatible memory operates at 3200 MHz frequency with a maximum capacity of 32 GB total. The laptop supports DDR4 SO-DIMM modules for memory expansion, enabling users to increase RAM capacity through dual-slot installation. Specifications indicate maximum memory upgrade potential of 32 GB through the two available SO-DIMM slots on the FX506HCB-HN210 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 | 19 January 2022 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of 2 physical SO-DIMM slots allows for a dual-channel memory configuration which doubles the theoretical bandwidth compared to a single-module setup.
- The ASUS FX506HCB-HN210 architectural ceiling of 32 GB is determined by the motherboard firmware rather than the physical capacity of the CPU integrated memory controller.
- Utilizing memory modules with higher frequency ratings than 3200 MHz will result in an automatic downclocking to match the system bus speed limit.
- Upgrading to the maximum capacity requires a symmetrical 16 GB plus 16 GB module pairing to maintain stable clock timings across the hardware bus.
- The absence of soldered memory on the mainboard ensures that the entire system memory remains replaceable in the event of a module hardware failure.
- Compatibility is restricted to non-ECC unbuffered modules as the chipset does not support error-correcting code protocols for data integrity.
- Latency performance depends on the CAS latency rating of the replacement modules because the system lacks manual BIOS overclocking controls for memory timings.