MSI Gaming GF76 11UE-445XFR Katana RAM upgrade specifications
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
| 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 | 29 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.