MSI Creator 17 B11UG-239 RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Creator 17 B11UG-239 laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade through two SO-DIMM slots. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 64 GB total, with compatible modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Specifications enable memory expansion from factory configuration to support enhanced multitasking and professional applications requiring substantial RAM allocation.
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 | 21 July 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI Creator 17 B11UG-239 architecture limits total system memory to 64 GB across both slots, requiring 32 GB modules for maximum capacity.
- Dual-channel configuration requires identical modules in both SO-DIMM slots to achieve peak bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s at 3200 MHz.
- Memory modules must meet JEDEC DDR4-3200 specifications with CL22 timing or faster to ensure stability with the 11th generation Intel mobile platform.
- SO-DIMM height clearance typically measures 30 mm maximum due to thermal management constraints in creator-class workstations.
- Installing mismatched capacity modules across slots forces the memory controller into asymmetric dual-channel mode, reducing effective bandwidth for workloads accessing beyond the lower module's capacity.
- Memory voltage should remain at standard 1.2V specification as XMP/overclocked modules may void manufacturer warranty or trigger thermal throttling.
- The DDR4-3200 frequency represents the maximum supported speed for this chipset generation, with higher-rated modules automatically downclocking to 3200 MHz.
- Single-sided module topology provides better compatibility with thermal pads and cooling assemblies compared to dual-sided configurations.
- Upgrading beyond 16 GB total requires replacing factory-installed modules entirely as mixed-generation DDR4 often causes POST failures.
- Memory access latency of approximately 10 nanoseconds at 3200 MHz impacts single-threaded performance in latency-sensitive rendering tasks.