MSI Gaming GF63 11UD-261 Thin RAM upgrade specifications

MSI GF63 11UD-261 Thin Gaming series laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades through 2x SO-DIMM slots. The upgrade specifications allow maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB total, with compatible memory operating at 3200 MHz frequency. The SO-DIMM form factor specifications define the physical and electrical requirements for RAM modules in this MSI Gaming GF series model.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency3200 MHz
Maximum RAM64 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-3200 (PC4-25600)
Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
Laptop Release date07 October 2021

Additional Notes

  • Dual channel memory architecture requires installing modules in identical pairs to achieve maximum data transfer rates and reduce processing latency.
  • The MSI GF63 11UD-261 Thin utilizes a SODIMM form factor which prohibits the use of standard desktop DIMM modules due to physical size and pin configuration differences.
  • Upgrading beyond the factory configuration to the 64 GB threshold facilitates large scale video rendering and virtual machine hosting without relying on slower disk based swap files.
  • Integration of memory modules with speeds exceeding 3200 MHz will result in automatic downclocking to the system bus limit defined by the 11th Gen Intel chipset architecture.
  • Populating both available slots ensures the processor accesses a wider 128 bit memory bus rather than the constrained 64 bit bus of a single module setup.
  • Accessing the internal memory slots necessitates the removal of the entire bottom chassis panel which may involve piercing a factory seal sticker in certain regional jurisdictions.
  • The 2 slot physical limitation dictates that reaching the maximum capacity requires the complete replacement of existing modules with 2 32 GB sticks.