MSI Creator A13VFT-008FR RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio A13VFT-008FR laptop features two SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR5-SDRAM memory modules. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 64 GB, with compatible memory operating at 5600 MHz frequency. Upgrade specifications indicate support for DDR5 technology, enabling enhanced performance and multitasking capabilities. Memory form factor SO-DIMM provides standard laptop RAM compatibility. Users seeking RAM upgrades should ensure DDR5-5600 MHz module specifications match maximum capacity requirements for optimal system compatibility and functionality.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 5600 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.1V |
| Number of pins | 262-pin |
| Interface | PC5 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC5-5600 (PC5-44800) |
| Bandwidth | 44.8 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 10 February 2023 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI Creator A13VFT-008FR accommodates DDR5 memory exclusively, making DDR4 modules incompatible regardless of physical appearance similarities between form factors.
- Dual SO-DIMM slots impose a 32 GB ceiling per individual module; reaching the 64 GB maximum requires populating both slots with matched 32 GB units, leaving no upgrade path beyond this threshold.
- Native 5600 MHz operation on this platform indicates the system's memory controller operates within AMD's JEDEC specification for DDR5; faster modules will downclock to this frequency, eliminating performance gains from premium memory ratings.
- SO-DIMM constraints restrict the selection pool compared to full-size DIMM alternatives, potentially limiting availability of specific capacity or brand combinations at given price points.
- Single-channel population in either slot produces asymmetrical memory architecture; dual-channel configuration requires identical module specifications in both slots to function optimally and avoid performance degradation.
- Warranty coverage for memory upgrades typically permits SO-DIMM replacement without voiding system protection, provided modules meet manufacturer compatibility guidelines and installation follows standard electrostatic discharge protocols.