MSI Alpha A3DD-095XFR RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Alpha 15 series model A3DD-095XFR laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades. The system features two SO-DIMM slots with maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB. Compatible memory modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency and utilize SO-DIMM form factor specifications. Users can upgrade memory by installing compatible DDR4 modules into available slots to maximize system capacity.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2666 (PC4-21328) |
| Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 19 March 2020 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel memory architecture requires installing modules in identical pairs to maximize the available data bus bandwidth for the processor.
- The MSI Alpha A3DD-095XFR utilizes a standard 260 pin physical interface which excludes compatibility with desktop sized DIMM modules or older DDR3 hardware.
- Populating both slots with 32 GB modules is necessary to reach the maximum supported capacity as the system cannot address higher density sticks.
- Higher frequency modules will automatically downclock to 2666 MHz due to chipset firmware limitations governing the memory controller.
- Accessing the SO-DIMM slots involves removing the entire bottom chassis panel which may involve piercing a factory seal sticker on specific regional versions.
- Integrated graphics performance scales directly with memory speed and quantity because the system shares system RAM for video processing tasks.
- Latency timings will default to the highest common denominator if two mismatched latency modules are installed simultaneously.