MSI Creator 15M A10SD-893MX RAM upgrade specifications
MSI 15M A10SD-893MX RAM upgrade specifications include DDR4-SDRAM memory compatible with 2x SO-DIMM slots. Maximum memory capacity reaches 64 GB total. The RAM operates at 2666 MHz frequency. Upgrade options support SO-DIMM form factor modules. MSI Creator 15M series specifications enable memory expansion from factory configuration to maximum supported capacity of 64 GB across dual slots.
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 | 10 December 2020 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI Creator 15M A10SD-893MX accepts only SO-DIMM modules, which are laptop-specific form factors incompatible with desktop DDR4 DIMMs despite sharing the same DDR4 specification.
- DDR4-2666 MHz represents the maximum supported frequency; installing higher-frequency modules such as DDR4-3200 will operate at 2666 MHz due to the platform controller's speed ceiling, negating any performance benefit from faster memory.
- Dual SO-DIMM slots enable symmetric dual-channel configuration up to 64 GB total capacity, requiring matched pairs for optimal memory subsystem performance and stability.
- Single-slot population or mismatched module capacities will disable dual-channel operation, reducing memory bandwidth by approximately 50 percent and degrading processor cache efficiency.
- The 64 GB maximum capacity indicates support for 32 GB SO-DIMM modules, though availability and cost-effectiveness of 32 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM units remain limited compared to 16 GB alternatives.
- Upgrading beyond factory configuration typically remains warranty-neutral when performed by the end user, provided modules meet DDR4-2666 or lower specifications and proper electrostatic discharge precautions are observed during installation.
- Memory bandwidth saturation may occur under simultaneous high-load operations such as video rendering and real-time data processing if the processor lacks sufficient cache capacity, making RAM speed a secondary performance factor relative to module population density.