MSI Gaming GL63 8SDK-1033RU RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GL63 8SDK-1033RU Gaming series laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory configuration with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB. The upgrade specifications include DDR4-SDRAM memory type operating at 2666 MHz frequency. Compatible memory upgrades utilize SO-DIMM form factor for the GL63 8SDK-1033RU model, enabling users to expand the laptop's memory from the original specifications to the maximum supported capacity of 32 GB total.
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 | 16 October 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GL63 8SDK-1033RU contains 2 physical memory slots, meaning only 1 existing module can remain installed during any upgrade procedure; the second slot must either accept a new module or remain vacant.
- DDR4-2666 modules operate within JEDEC standard specifications, ensuring broad compatibility with third-party memory vendors; however, mixing different capacities (such as 8GB + 16GB configurations) will function but limit total usable capacity to the lowest common denominator across both modules under certain chipset configurations.
- SO-DIMM form factor modules are physically smaller than desktop UDIMM counterparts and require precise vertical insertion into angled slots; improper seating commonly occurs due to the compact motherboard layout typical of gaming laptops, potentially causing intermittent failures or failed POST sequences.
- The 32GB maximum addressable capacity represents the upper limit imposed by the motherboard BIOS and chipset architecture; configurations exceeding this threshold will not be recognized by the system firmware.
- Operating at 2666 MHz creates a potential bandwidth constraint when paired with 8th-generation Intel processors found in this generation, as some variants support higher standard frequencies; running mismatched memory speeds may trigger automatic throttling in the BIOS to maintain stability, potentially reducing effective memory throughput by 5-15 percent.
- Opening the chassis to access memory slots typically voids MSI's standard warranty unless performed by authorized service centers; documentation of pre-upgrade system state and post-upgrade stability testing protects against future warranty disputes.