MSI Gaming GF62 7RD RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GF62 7RD Gaming series laptop features two SO-DIMM memory slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM upgrade specifications. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total, with compatible memory operating at 2400 MHz frequency. Upgrade slots accommodate SO-DIMM form factor modules, enabling memory expansion for enhanced system performance. Specifications define maximum supported memory configuration for the GF62 7RD model.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2400 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2400 (PC4-19200) |
| Bandwidth | 19.2 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 20 March 2018 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GF62 7RD contains 2 SO-DIMM slots with a combined ceiling of 32 GB, requiring matched pairs or single-module population; asymmetrical configurations (e.g., 8 GB + 16 GB) will operate at the speed of the slowest module and may trigger BIOS warnings.
- DDR4-2400 MHz represents the native JEDEC standard for 7th-generation Intel platforms; modules rated above 2400 MHz (such as DDR4-2666 or DDR4-3200) will throttle to 2400 MHz or require manual overclocking through BIOS, which voids most manufacturer warranties on consumer gaming laptops.
- SO-DIMM physical constraints mean the upgrade path is limited to laptop-grade memory; desktop DDR4 DIMM modules are mechanically incompatible and will not physically insert into the available slots.
- Dual-channel memory architecture activates only when both slots contain identical capacity modules; populating a single slot (even when leaving the second empty) disables dual-channel performance, reducing effective bandwidth by approximately 50% during memory-intensive gaming workloads.
- The 32 GB maximum capacity boundary reflects BIOS firmware limitations from 2017; newer DDR4 SO-DIMM modules rated at 16 GB each technically exist but may not be recognized without BIOS updates that MSI may no longer distribute for this model generation.