ASUS TUF Gaming FX506HM-HN043T RAM upgrade specifications

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ASUS TUF Gaming F15 FX506HM-HN043T laptop RAM upgrade specifications include two SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM memory modules. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 32 GB with compatible memory operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Upgrade options utilize SO-DIMM form factor modules. Specifications enable memory expansion for enhanced multitasking and performance capabilities in gaming and productivity applications.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency3200 MHz
Maximum RAM32 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-3200 (PC4-25600)
Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
Laptop Release date28 March 2021

Additional Notes

  • The ASUS TUF Gaming FX506HM-HN043T contains 2 SO-DIMM slots, meaning both memory modules must be replaced simultaneously to achieve the 32 GB maximum, rather than adding a single module to existing RAM.
  • DDR4-3200 MHz memory is no longer mainstream production stock; sourcing matched pairs with identical latency profiles may require purchasing from secondary markets or accepting older inventory, increasing lead time for upgrades.
  • The 32 GB ceiling reflects 16-bit addressing constraints in this generation's memory controller; applications exceeding this threshold cannot be addressed through RAM expansion and require architectural hardware changes.
  • SO-DIMM modules occupy significantly less thermal mass than standard DIMM equivalents, creating proximity constraints if aftermarket heatspreaders exceed 1.8 cm in height near the keyboard area or system cooling intakes.
  • Mixing single-rank and dual-rank SO-DIMM configurations within the 2-slot architecture may trigger suboptimal memory interleaving, reducing effective bandwidth by 10-15% despite both modules meeting DDR4-3200 specifications.
  • DDR4-3200 operates at 1.35 V nominal; Samsung M471B and Kingston KCP426SS8 modules commonly shipped in this laptop generation run native 2666 MHz timings, requiring manual BIOS frequency adjustment to reach rated 3200 MHz performance.