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
| 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 | 07 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.