MSI Creator A10SF-437FR RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Creator 17 series model A10SF-437FR supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades with maximum capacity of 64 GB. The laptop features 2x SO-DIMM slots for memory expansion. Compatible RAM modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency and utilize SO-DIMM form factor specifications. Memory upgrade options enable users to configure the system up to the maximum supported 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 | 13 October 2020 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel memory architecture requires installing modules in pairs of identical capacity to achieve theoretical maximum memory bandwidth.
- The maximum capacity threshold indicates that each 2666 MHz SO-DIMM slot supports up to 32 GB high density modules.
- Installing memory with frequencies exceeding the 2666 MHz specification will result in downclocking to the system bus limit regardless of the module rating.
- The MSI Creator A10SF-437FR motherboard design necessitates unbuffered non-ECC memory modules to maintain system stability during heavy rendering tasks.
- Physical access to the dual SO-DIMM slots typically requires removal of the bottom chassis cover which may involve piercing a factory seal depending on regional warranty policies.
- Performance bottlenecks during creative workflows occur if mismatched latency timings force the BIOS to default to the slowest common denominator between the two slots.
- Voltage compatibility is restricted to 1.2V standard DDR4 requirements as high voltage overclocking profiles are not supported by the mobile chipset.