ASUS TUF Gaming FX506HM-HN017 RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 FX506HM-HN017 supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades with maximum capacity of 32 GB across 2x SO-DIMM slots. Compatible RAM operates at 3200 MHz frequency. SO-DIMM form factor specifications ensure compatibility with upgrade modules. The laptop features expandable memory architecture supporting dual-channel memory configurations for enhanced performance. Standard specifications accommodate various DDR4 capacity options within maximum supported limits.
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 | 26 October 2022 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS TUF Gaming FX506HM-HN017 contains 2 SO-DIMM slots operating at 3200 MHz, which means both slots must be populated simultaneously to achieve dual-channel memory configuration and optimal bandwidth utilization; running a single module results in single-channel operation and measurable performance reduction in memory-intensive tasks.
- Maximum addressable memory of 32 GB requires 2 x 16 GB modules; individual 24 GB or 20 GB configurations cannot be installed due to architectural limitations of DDR4 SODIMM availability and the system BIOS constraint.
- SO-DIMM modules are physically shorter than standard UDIMM form factors and require manual installation through the accessible bottom panel; SO-DIMM slots are not hot-swappable, necessitating complete system shutdown and power disconnection before component removal.
- The 3200 MHz specification represents JEDEC standard operating frequency; third-party memory modules rated above 3200 MHz will operate at 3200 MHz unless Intel XMP or AMD DOCP profiles are manually enabled in BIOS, though warranty coverage for overclocked configurations depends on ASUS policy verification.
- DDR4-3200 memory bandwidth provides approximately 51.2 GB/s throughput; substituting lower-frequency DDR4 modules (2666 MHz or 2933 MHz) will reduce available bandwidth and may create latency bottlenecks under sustained GPU or CPU load during gaming sessions.
- Compatibility verification is mandatory before purchase; not all DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM modules are validated for this platform, and non-validated third-party modules may trigger BIOS errors or force automatic frequency downclocking to 2400 MHz.