MSI Gaming GF63 8RC-215IT RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GF63 8RC-215IT Gaming series laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications. The system contains 2x SO-DIMM memory slots with a maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB. Compatible memory operates at 2666 MHz frequency using SO-DIMM form factor. Specifications indicate potential memory upgrade options within the defined slot and capacity parameters for this specific MSI GF63 model.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2666 (PC4-21328) |
| Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 08 July 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GF63 8RC-215IT contains 2 SO-DIMM slots, meaning both memory channels must be populated simultaneously to achieve dual-channel performance; single-slot configurations operate at reduced bandwidth.
- DDR4-2666 MHz represents the native supported frequency for this platform, and memory modules rated above this specification will downclock to 2666 MHz, negating any speed premium.
- SO-DIMM form factor requires low-profile memory modules designed for laptop installations; standard desktop DDR4 DIMMs are physically incompatible and cannot be installed.
- Upgrading from the factory configuration to the 32 GB maximum requires both slots to be occupied with matching 16 GB modules, as mixed capacities reduce stability margins on 8th-generation mobile platforms.
- The 2-slot architecture constrains upgrade flexibility; adding memory requires removal of existing modules rather than additive expansion, necessitating temporary storage or secondary use of displaced components.
- DDR4-2666 bandwidth limitations create a potential throughput bottleneck when paired with 8th-generation mobile processors under sustained GPU load, particularly in memory-intensive gaming or content creation workloads.
- Warranty considerations require verification of MSI's policy regarding user-accessible memory modifications; most manufacturers permit SO-DIMM upgrades without voiding coverage, but official documentation should be consulted before installation.