MSI Gaming GE63 8SE-078FR Raider RGB RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GE63 8SE-078FR Raider RGB gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 32 GB total RAM. The compatible memory modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency. Upgrade options accommodate DDR4 SO-DIMM form factor modules, allowing users to expand memory capacity by replacing or supplementing existing memory modules in the available slots. Maximum memory configuration reaches 32 GB for enhanced multitasking performance in the GE gaming series.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2666 (PC4-21328) |
| Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 18 April 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GE63 8SE-078FR Raider RGB accommodates maximum 32 GB total capacity across 2 slots, requiring both slots to be populated with matching 16 GB modules for ceiling capacity; single-slot upgrades will leave performance headroom unused.
- SO-DIMM form factor is laptop-specific and incompatible with desktop DDR4 modules; replacement sticks must be sourced explicitly for mobile applications to avoid physical incompatibility.
- 2666 MHz specification indicates 8th-generation Intel processor architecture; replacement modules rated at 2400 MHz will function with automatic downclocking, while 3000+ MHz variants will downclock to 2666 MHz maximum, negating premium pricing for higher-speed memory.
- Dual-slot configuration leaves no expansion flexibility; maximum upgrade requires replacing both existing modules rather than adding capacity incrementally.
- SO-DIMM installation requires system shutdown and typically involves removing the bottom panel; technician access is standard but demands care with internal component proximity to avoid accidental contact damage during module seating.
- Memory upgrade performed outside factory service channels may void thermal paste warranty coverage if internal thermal management components are disturbed during access; documentation of pre-upgrade thermal performance is advisable for warranty protection.
- 32 GB aggregate capacity with 2 slots means bandwidth saturation risk is mitigated across dual-channel configuration, but single-module upgrades will force single-channel operation until both slots are populated.