MSI Gaming GF76 11UC-062XFR Katana RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GF76 11UC-062XFR Katana gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with 2x SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 64 GB. Compatible memory modules operate at 3200 MHz frequency. The laptop accepts SO-DIMM form factor RAM modules for memory expansion. Existing slots accommodate DDR4 memory upgrades, allowing users to expand total system memory from factory configuration to maximum 64 GB capacity across both available slots.
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 | 27 July 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The dual-slot configuration allows for dual-channel memory architecture which doubles the available bandwidth for CPU-intensive tasks compared to single-stick configurations.
- Upgrading the MSI GF76 11UC-062XFR Katana to the maximum capacity requires the removal of both pre-installed modules since no additional expansion slots exist.
- The 3200 MHz frequency remains the ceiling for memory speed because the mobile chipset typically lacks XMP support for higher overclocked profiles.
- Utilizing 64 GB of RAM shifts the system bottleneck from memory capacity to thermal throttling limits of the laptop chassis during heavy rendering workloads.
- Internal access for memory replacement involves removing the entire bottom panel and breaking a factory seal which carries regional warranty implications for the hardware.
- Latency performance depends on matching the CAS latency of new modules with existing ones to prevent the system from downclocking to the slowest common timing.
- Non-ECC unbuffered memory is the only compatible architecture for this specific SODIMM hardware interface.