MSI Gaming GF76 11UE-445XFR Katana RAM upgrade specifications

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MSI GF76 11UE-445XFR Katana gaming laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades via 2x SO-DIMM slots. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 64 GB with compatible DDR4 modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Specifications indicate SO-DIMM form factor for memory expansion, enabling users to upgrade from factory configurations up to the maximum supported capacity for enhanced multitasking and performance capabilities.

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 date29 April 2022

Additional Notes

  • Dual channel mode requires identical module pairs to achieve theoretical peak memory bandwidth.
  • The absence of soldered memory on the MSI GF76 11UE-445XFR Katana motherboard ensures that both physical slots remain fully serviceable for future capacity increases.
  • Utilizing high density 32 GB modules results in 64 GB of total addressable space which shifts the system bottleneck from memory capacity to processor cache limits during heavy multitasking.
  • Modules with higher frequencies will automatically downclock to match the 3200 MHz integrated memory controller limit of the 11th generation chipset.
  • Physical installation necessitates the removal of the entire bottom chassis panel which may involve piercing factory seal stickers in specific regional markets.
  • Low voltage 1.2V modules are required to maintain thermal stability within the constrained internal airflow of the thin gaming chassis.
  • Populating only 1 slot creates a single channel configuration that reduces integrated graphics performance and increases frame time variance in CPU bound applications.
  • The SO-DIMM architecture lacks ECC support meaning the system cannot autonomously correct single bit memory errors during long duration rendering tasks.