MSI Gaming GE75 9SG-1061RU Raider RAM upgrade specifications

MSI GE75 9SG-1061RU Raider gaming laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades with two SO-DIMM slots. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 64 GB total, with compatible memory operating at 2666 MHz frequency. The GE series Raider model accepts SO-DIMM form factor modules for memory expansion. Specifications indicate upgrade potential up to 64 GB with DDR4 technology installed in dual memory slots.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency2666 MHz
Maximum RAM64 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-2666 (PC4-21328)
Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
Laptop Release date17 October 2019

Additional Notes

  • The dual channel configuration requirement necessitates installing modules in pairs to achieve maximum memory bandwidth and prevent CPU performance bottlenecks during intensive tasks.
  • Upgrading the MSI GE75 9SG-1061RU Raider beyond the factory capacity requires 32 GB dense modules which must adhere to the 1.2V JEDEC standard to ensure system stability without manual BIOS voltage adjustments.
  • Internal layout limitations dictate that both memory slots are located on a single side of the motherboard, necessitating the removal of the entire bottom chassis panel and potentially breaking factory seals for hardware access.
  • The integrated memory controller on the 9th generation processor architecture limits the effective data transfer rate even if higher frequency modules are installed.
  • Compatibility is restricted to non ECC unbuffered memory modules as the system logic does not support error correction hardware for data integrity.
  • Thermal headroom for memory remains a factor during simultaneous GPU and CPU loads because the SO-DIMM slots sit in proximity to the shared heat pipe array.