MSI Gaming GE63 Raider RGB-051 RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GE63 Raider RGB-051 gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications. The device contains 2x SO-DIMM slots compatible with DDR4 modules operating at 2666 MHz frequency. Maximum supported RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total. Memory upgrades utilize SO-DIMM form factor, standard for portable computing devices. Specifications confirm compatibility with DDR4 technology and dual-slot configuration for RAM expansion.
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 | 12 February 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The dual slot configuration requires symmetrical module pairing to enable dual channel memory architecture for optimal processor throughput.
- Upgrading memory on the MSI GE63 Raider RGB-051 necessitates a complete replacement of existing modules if the factory configuration occupies both slots.
- The hardware architecture limits maximum capacity to 32 GB regardless of whether higher density modules are physically compatible with the slots.
- Memory modules with speeds exceeding 2666 MHz will automatically downclock to align with the motherboard bus limitations.
- Physical installation requires standard 260 pin SO-DIMM modules as desktop DIMM variants are incompatible with this internal layout.
- Latency performance depends on matching the CAS latency of both sticks to prevent the system from defaulting to the slowest installed timing.
- Accessing the memory banks involves removing the base panel which may expose internal components to electrostatic discharge risks during the upgrade process.