MSI Gaming GE66 11UH-278AU Raider RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GE66 11UH-278AU Raider gaming laptop RAM upgrade specifications indicate DDR4-SDRAM memory compatibility. The laptop features 2x SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB total. Compatible memory modules operate at 3200 MHz frequency. Upgrade specifications for the MSI Gaming GE series model accommodate DDR4 SO-DIMM form factor modules, enabling users to expand memory capacity from factory-installed configuration to maximum supported 64 GB capacity. Memory specifications are compatible with standard DDR4-SDRAM upgrades meeting stated frequency and form factor requirements.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-3200 (PC4-25600) |
| Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 22 July 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The dual channel architecture requires identical module pairs to ensure maximum memory bandwidth for the processor.
- The 64 GB upper limit indicates that the motherboard firmware will not address 64 GB single sticks or total capacities exceeding 32 GB per slot.
- Utilizing memory modules with lower latency timings than the factory defaults inside the MSI GE66 11UH-278AU Raider may require manual BIOS adjustments to achieve stability.
- Physical installation of 3200 MHz modules necessitates SODIMM form factors because full sized desktop DIMM modules are physically incompatible with the logic board layout.
- Populating both slots is necessary to avoid single channel bottlenecks that significantly reduce frame rates in CPU intensive gaming scenarios.
- Upgrading memory involves removing the bottom chassis panel which exposes internal components to electrostatic discharge risks during the procedure.
- The hardware architecture will downclock any modules rated for frequencies higher than 3200 MHz to the maximum supported speed of the system chipset.