MSI Delta A5EFK-035FR RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Delta 15 A5EFK-035FR laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 64 GB RAM. Compatible memory modules operate at 3200 MHz frequency. Upgrade slots accommodate standard SO-DIMM form factor modules. Specifications enable RAM expansion for enhanced multitasking performance on the MSI A5EFK-035FR model within the Delta 15 series family.
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 December 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI Delta A5EFK-035FR accommodates only 2 SO-DIMM slots, meaning single-slot upgrades require replacement of existing modules rather than additive expansion once maximum capacity is reached.
- DDR4-3200 memory operates at a fixed frequency ceiling; installing higher-frequency DDR4 modules will downclock to 3200 MHz, eliminating any performance advantage from premium memory variants.
- SO-DIMM form factor limits upgrade options to laptop-grade modules, which command a price premium compared to desktop DDR4 equivalents with identical specifications.
- The 64 GB maximum capacity ceiling is determined by SO-DIMM physical addressing limits on this platform; exceeding this threshold requires motherboard-level redesign and is not achievable through component substitution.
- Populating both slots with 32 GB modules delivers maximum capacity but reduces future upgrade flexibility since any capacity increase necessitates discarding both existing modules rather than supplementing them.
- Memory bandwidth utilization depends on processor architecture; DDR4-3200 paired with earlier-generation CPUs may not saturate available bandwidth, whereas newer Ryzen processors exhibit tighter integration between memory frequency and core performance scaling.
- SO-DIMM modules occupy minimal physical space, but tight thermal constraints in compact laptop chassis may require passive memory modules; active heat spreaders could contact internal components or obstruct battery placement.