MSI Gaming GF76 11UC-210 Katana RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GF76 11UC-210 Katana Gaming series laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory specifications with two SO-DIMM slots available for RAM upgrades. The maximum supported capacity reaches 64 GB, with compatible modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Current configuration and upgrade options utilize SO-DIMM form factor specifications. The GF76 11UC-210 Katana model supports DDR4 memory technology for performance enhancement and storage expansion requirements.
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 | 22 July 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GF76 11UC-210 Katana contains 2 SO-DIMM slots operating as a dual-channel configuration, meaning memory bandwidth doubles when both slots are populated compared to single-channel operation on one module.
- DDR4-3200 modules represent the practical performance ceiling for this platform; faster DDR4 variants (3600 MHz or higher) operate at reduced speeds due to controller limitations in 11th-generation Intel processors, providing no performance gain.
- SO-DIMM form factor restricts upgrade options to laptop-specific modules; standard desktop DDR4 DIMMs are physically incompatible and cannot be force-fitted without component damage.
- The 64 GB maximum capacity assumes 32 GB modules in both slots; availability and pricing of 32 GB SO-DIMM units differ significantly from 16 GB equivalents, affecting practical upgrade costs and timelines.
- Asymmetrical configurations (mixing 8 GB and 16 GB modules, for example) function but operate both channels at the speed of the slower module and capacity of the smaller module, negating performance benefits of the larger stick.
- Memory voltage specifications for DDR4-3200 SO-DIMMs typically remain at 1.35 volts standard; modules rated above 1.35 volts may trigger warnings but generally remain within safe operating parameters on this platform.
- Thermal clearance between SO-DIMM slots and the base cover is minimal in laptop designs; modules with tall heat spreaders may obstruct closure or contact internal components during installation.