MSI Gaming GE76 12UGS-016NL Raide RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GE76 12UGS-016NL Raide gaming laptop memory upgrade specifications. Compatible RAM type DDR5-SDRAM operating at 4800 MHz frequency. Laptop contains 2x SO-DIMM memory slots supporting maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB total. SO-DIMM form factor modules required for upgrade compatibility. Specifications indicate memory slots accommodate DDR5 technology for enhanced performance in gaming applications within GE series configuration.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 4800 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.1V |
| Number of pins | 262-pin |
| Interface | PC5 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC5-4800 (PC5-38400) |
| Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 16 December 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The dual slot configuration requires replacing existing modules rather than adding to them to reach maximum capacity because no slots remain vacant from the factory.
- Operating 2 matching modules is necessary to enable dual channel bandwidth which prevents memory related throttling during heavy CPU loads.
- The MSI GE76 12UGS-016NL Raide utilizes a 262 pin physical interface which is incompatible with older DDR4 hardware despite similar slot lengths.
- The 4800 MHz base frequency indicates a shift to On-Die ECC providing enhanced system stability compared to previous generations by correcting single bit errors within the chips.
- Maximum density is restricted to 32 GB per slot due to the firmware limitations of the 12th generation mobile architecture.
- Internal access for memory replacement involves a full bottom panel removal which typically requires breaking a factory seal sticker over a screw hole.
- Heat management relies on the proximity of the RAM slots to the active cooling system because high speed DDR5 modules generate more localized heat than lower voltage predecessors.
- Latency performance will be governed by the slowest installed module if mismatched timing profiles are used across the 2 available slots.