MSI Gaming GE62 6QF Apache Pro 001-HID8 RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GE62 6QF Apache Pro 001-HID8 gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory specifications compatible with SO-DIMM form factor modules. The system contains 2 memory slots supporting SO-DIMM upgrades with maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB. Memory operates at 2133 MHz frequency. Upgrade specifications indicate compatible DDR4-SDRAM modules can be installed in available slots to enhance total system memory capacity up to the maximum 32 GB threshold.
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 | 15 February 2018 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GE62 6QF Apache Pro 001-HID8 memory controller operates at 2133 MHz, which represents the upper bound for DDR4 validation on 6th-generation Intel processors. Modules rated for 2400 MHz or higher will downclock to this native frequency and cannot deliver the marketed speed advantage.
- Dual SO-DIMM configuration with 32 GB maximum capacity means upgrading from single-module configurations requires populating both slots simultaneously to achieve the upper limit. Asymmetrical configurations (one 16 GB and one 8 GB module) function but operate in single-channel mode, halving bandwidth efficiency compared to matched-pair installations.
- SO-DIMM form factor constrains replacement options exclusively to laptop-grade memory modules. Desktop DDR4 UDIMM sticks are mechanially incompatible and cannot be force-fitted without permanent connector damage.
- Memory-intensive gaming workloads on this platform experience latency penalties when relying on single-channel population. The graphics subsystem and CPU compete for memory bandwidth through a shared controller, creating bottlenecks during high-refresh gameplay scenarios.
- Warranty preservation during RAM upgrades requires sourcing modules from manufacturers on MSI's approved compatibility list or unbranded modules meeting JEDEC DDR4-2133 specifications. Third-party modules may function but could void service coverage if stability issues arise.
- The 32 GB addressable ceiling reflects BIOS limitations on this platform generation, not inherent memory controller capacity. Physically installing 64 GB total capacity (2x32 GB modules) results in the system recognizing only 32 GB, rendering the additional 32 GB inaccessible.