MSI Bravo 15 A4DDR-029RU RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Bravo 15 A4DDR-029RU laptop supports memory upgrades through two SO-DIMM slots compatible with DDR4-SDRAM modules. Maximum supported RAM capacity reaches 64 GB total. Memory specifications include DDR4-SDRAM type operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Upgrade configurations utilize SO-DIMM form factor modules. Specifications enable flexible memory expansion options for enhanced multitasking and system performance capabilities on the MSI 15 A4DDR-029RU model.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 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 | 03 November 2020 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of 2 physical SO-DIMM slots signifies that achieving maximum memory capacity requires the removal of all factory-installed modules rather than adding to them.
- Operating at 3200 MHz requires the use of modules with matching JEDEC profiles to ensure the system does not downclock to lower frequency tiers.
- The dual-channel architecture implies that installing two identical memory modules is necessary to double the available memory bandwidth and prevent CPU performance bottlenecks.
- Upgrading the MSI Bravo 15 A4DDR-029RU to 64 GB involves the installation of 2 high-density 32 GB modules, which may increase heat dissipation requirements within the compact chassis.
- Since the motherboard lacks soldered memory, the entire system RAM remains serviceable and replaceable in the event of hardware failure.
- Support for DDR4-SDRAM ensures compatibility with standard 1.2V modules but excludes the use of newer DDR5 hardware due to different physical pin alignments and signaling voltages.
- The 64 GB threshold indicates the memory controller supports high-capacity ranks, allowing for intensive multitasking or professional virtualization workloads without paging to the storage drive.