MSI Gaming GE62 6QD-888XVR Apache Pro RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GE62 6QD-888XVR Apache Pro gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory specifications for upgrade capability. The system contains 2x SO-DIMM memory slots supporting maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB total. Memory operates at 2133 MHz frequency. SO-DIMM form factor modules are compatible with the GE62 6QD-888XVR Apache Pro configuration. Specifications enable memory upgrade options for enhanced system performance across the MSI Gaming GE series platform.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2133 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2133 (PC4-17064) |
| Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 27 September 2016 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel memory architecture requires installing modules in identical pairs to maximize memory bus bandwidth and reduce latency.
- The MSI GE62 6QD-888XVR Apache Pro physical layout necessitates the removal of the entire base cover for component access, which involves breaking a factory seal.
- Internal memory controllers will downclock higher frequency 2400 or 2666 MHz modules to the native motherboard speed without providing a performance increase.
- Expansion to the maximum capacity requires replacing existing modules rather than adding to them due to the limited number of available sockets.
- Voltage requirements for this specific hardware generation dictate the use of DDR4 non ECC unbuffered modules to ensure system stability and boot success.
- Total addressable memory overhead depends on the 64 bit operating system environment to utilize capacities exceeding 4 GB.