MSI Delta A5EFK-092FR RAM upgrade specifications

The MSI Delta 15 Series A5EFK-092FR laptop features two SO-DIMM memory slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM at 3200 MHz frequency. The upgrade capacity reaches maximum RAM of 64 GB total. Specifications indicate compatible SO-DIMM form factor modules for memory expansion. The Delta 15 Series accommodates DDR4 memory upgrades across both available slots, enabling users to expand the device's RAM capacity from factory configuration to the supported maximum specifications.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency3200 MHz
Maximum RAM64 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-3200 (PC4-25600)
Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
Laptop Release date10 February 2022

Additional Notes

  • The DDR4-SDRAM memory type limits the MSI Delta A5EFK-092FR to a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s per channel, which may constrain performance in applications requiring simultaneous high-speed data transfers across multiple cores.
  • The 3200 MHz frequency specification restricts memory module selection to JEDEC-standard or XMP-compatible modules rated at or below this speed, as higher frequency modules will downclock to match the system's maximum supported rate.
  • The 2 SO-DIMM slot configuration prevents incremental memory expansion beyond the initial installation, requiring complete replacement of existing modules to increase total capacity.
  • The 64 GB maximum capacity ceiling indicates a per-slot limitation of 32 GB, which requires dual-rank module architecture and may increase memory access latency compared to single-rank configurations.
  • SO-DIMM form factor compatibility excludes all desktop DIMM modules, necessitating mobile-specific memory modules that typically carry a price premium over equivalent desktop variants.
  • The absence of ECC memory support in the DDR4-SDRAM specification means the system cannot detect or correct single-bit memory errors, making it unsuitable for mission-critical workloads requiring data integrity verification.
  • Dual-channel architecture activation requires matched pairs of identical modules, as mismatched capacities or timings will force the memory controller to operate in single-channel mode with approximately 50% reduced bandwidth.
  • Voltage requirements for DDR4-3200 modules standardize at 1.2V, though some high-performance variants may require 1.35V, potentially causing compatibility issues or stability failures if the system's memory controller cannot accommodate the higher voltage.
  • The fixed 3200 MHz frequency ceiling eliminates manual overclocking potential, as laptop memory controllers typically lack BIOS-level timing adjustment options available in desktop platforms.
  • Thermal constraints in mobile chassis designs may throttle sustained memory-intensive operations when both slots are populated with maximum capacity modules due to increased heat generation in the confined SO-DIMM area.