MSI Creator A13VFT-007FR RAM upgrade specifications

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The MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio A13VFT-007FR laptop features DDR5-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with 2x SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB maximum capacity. Compatible DDR5 modules operate at 5600 MHz frequency. The SO-DIMM form factor enables memory expansion for enhanced multitasking and performance in professional creative applications. RAM upgrade components must meet DDR5-SDRAM specifications for compatibility with the A13VFT-007FR model.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Frequency5600 MHz
Maximum RAM64 GB
Voltage1.1V
Number of pins262-pin
InterfacePC5
PC Speed RatingPC5-5600 (PC5-44800)
Bandwidth44.8 GB/s
Laptop Release date10 February 2023

Additional Notes

  • The 64 GB ceiling represents a per-slot limitation of 32 GB, restricting future capacity expansion beyond dual-module configurations.
  • DDR5-5600 operates with higher baseline latency compared to DDR4 equivalents at similar CAS ratings, though absolute latency remains competitive due to increased clock speeds.
  • SO-DIMM slot accessibility in the MSI Creator A13VFT-007FR typically requires bottom panel removal, with potential warranty seal involvement depending on regional service policies.
  • Mixing modules with different primary timings or voltage profiles may force the memory controller to downclock to the lowest common denominator specification.
  • DDR5's dual-channel per module architecture delivers 64-bit total bandwidth per stick, effectively quadrupling theoretical throughput compared to single-channel DDR4 implementations when both slots are populated.
  • Non-ECC unbuffered modules remain the compatible standard for this configuration, as server-grade registered DIMMs lack physical and electrical compatibility with consumer SO-DIMM slots.
  • JEDEC-standard modules guarantee baseline compatibility, while XMP 3.0 profiles require BIOS support verification before purchase to ensure advertised speeds beyond 5600 MHz function properly.
  • Thermal considerations become relevant above 32 GB total capacity during sustained workloads, as denser memory configurations generate incrementally higher heat within constrained laptop chassis airflow paths.
  • Dual-rank modules may provide marginal performance advantages in memory-intensive applications compared to single-rank equivalents at identical capacities and frequencies.
  • The 5600 MHz native frequency operates beyond DDR5's JEDEC base specification of 4800 MHz, indicating factory-enabled overclocking that may revert to conservative timings after BIOS resets.