MSI Gaming GE63 8SF-047 Raider RGB RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GE63 8SF-047 Raider RGB Gaming series laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory with 2x SO-DIMM slots available for upgrade. Maximum supported RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total. Compatible memory modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency with SO-DIMM form factor. Current specifications allow for expansion beyond factory-installed memory to achieve maximum RAM specifications on the GE63 8SF-047 Raider RGB model.
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 | 05 May 2019 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel memory architecture requires matching module capacities and frequencies to achieve the theoretical peak memory bandwidth.
- The maximum capacity threshold indicates that 16 GB modules are the highest supported density per slot for this motherboard chipset.
- Installing memory with frequencies exceeding 2666 MHz results in automatic downclocking to meet the hardware controller speed limit.
- Upgrading the MSI GE63 8SF-047 Raider RGB involves a total replacement of existing modules if both slots are occupied from the factory.
- Internal component access for memory installation usually necessitates the removal of the entire lower chassis shield which may involve penetrating a factory seal sticker.
- The SO-DIMM form factor limits hardware compatibility to laptop-specific non-ECC unbuffered modules.
- Latency performance depends on the CAS latency rating of the replacement sticks as the BIOS typically lacks manual timing adjustment features.