MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR-288XES RAM upgrade specifications

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MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR-288XES laptop features 2x SO-DIMM memory slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM upgrades. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 64 GB with compatible modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. SO-DIMM form factor specifications enable standard memory upgrades for enhanced system performance. Specifications confirm upgrade compatibility for DDR4-SDRAM memory modules.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency3200 MHz
Maximum RAM64 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-3200 (PC4-25600)
Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
Laptop Release date04 February 2021

Additional Notes

  • The MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR-288XES contains 2 SO-DIMM slots operating at 3200 MHz, establishing a dual-channel memory configuration that supports up to 64 GB total capacity when populated with 32 GB modules per slot.
  • DDR4-3200 modules represent the optimal frequency specification for this platform; higher-frequency DDR4 variants will downclock to 3200 MHz, while lower-frequency modules will operate at reduced speeds and may create asymmetric bandwidth delivery if mixed with 3200 MHz components.
  • SO-DIMM form factor constraints prevent use of standard UDIMM modules; replacement or upgrade requires laptop-specific memory components, eliminating desktop DDR4 inventory as a compatible source.
  • Single-slot population eliminates dual-channel operation, reducing memory bandwidth by approximately 50 percent and creating latency penalties in processor cache coherency; full 2-slot configuration is necessary for rated system performance.
  • Reaching the 64 GB maximum capacity requires procurement of 2x 32 GB SO-DIMM modules; 16 GB sticks yield only 32 GB maximum capacity, representing a practical ceiling for many upgrade scenarios.
  • Populated memory slots typically permit hot-swap procedures without chassis disassembly on this platform series, though warranty documentation should be consulted to confirm whether BIOS recalibration triggers any service flags.