MSI Creator B11UG-007EN RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI Creator 17M B11UG-007EN laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 64 GB. Compatible memory modules operate at 3200 MHz frequency. Upgrade specifications indicate support for DDR4 SO-DIMM form factor modules. Maximum RAM configuration allows installation of two memory modules up to 32 GB each. Memory upgrade compatibility requires DDR4-SDRAM specifications matching the laptop's designated frequency and slot configuration for optimal performance and stability.
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 | 16 April 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI Creator B11UG-007EN accepts SO-DIMM modules exclusively, preventing installation of standard desktop DIMM memory despite identical DDR4 specifications.
- Dual-channel architecture requires matched pairs for optimal memory interleaving, with asymmetric configurations reverting to single-channel operation and halving theoretical bandwidth.
- The 64 GB ceiling necessitates 32 GB modules for maximum capacity, though availability and cost per gigabyte increase substantially above 16 GB density points.
- 3200 MHz represents JEDEC's fastest standardized DDR4 speed, eliminating XMP/overclocking headroom present in higher-binned modules designed for desktop platforms.
- SO-DIMM installation requires careful alignment with notch positioning at pin 260, as reversed insertion attempts can damage both module and socket contacts.
- Thermal constraints in compact chassis limit sustained memory performance compared to tower desktops, with throttling possible during prolonged high-bandwidth workloads.
- Mixing modules with different latency timings forces operation at the slowest common denominator, degrading performance of faster-rated memory to match inferior specifications.
- Warranty preservation typically requires non-destructive upgrades, though memory replacement generally qualifies as user-serviceable unlike soldered storage or processors.
- Single-rank versus dual-rank topology affects interleaving efficiency, with rank configuration mismatches between slots reducing theoretical throughput despite matched capacities.
- Voltage compatibility defaults to 1.2V standard DDR4 specification, rejecting low-voltage SO-DIMMs designed for ultraportable platforms operating at reduced power envelopes.