MSI Gaming GL63 8SDK-488XRU RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GL63 8SDK-488XRU Gaming series laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory configuration with two SO-DIMM slots for upgrade capability. Maximum memory capacity reaches 32 GB total, supporting DDR4 modules operating at 2666 MHz frequency. RAM upgrade specifications indicate compatible SO-DIMM form factor memory modules. The Gaming GL series model accommodates memory expansion through dual upgrade slots, allowing users to increase system RAM capacity up to the 32 GB maximum specification limit 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 | 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 | 13 May 2019 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel architecture requires matching module capacities in both slots to maximize memory bandwidth for high frame rate rendering.
- The MSI GL63 8SDK-488XRU motherboard architecture restricts volatile memory expansion beyond 32 GB regardless of higher capacity modules available on the market.
- Installing modules with speeds exceeding 2666 MHz results in automatic downclocking to the system bus limit to maintain stability.
- Physical access to the SO-DIMM slots necessitates the removal of the entire base panel which involves breaking the factory seal on specific chassis screws.
- Mixing modules with different CAS latencies forces the system to default to the slowest timing profile present across the two occupied slots.
- Integrated graphics performance scales directly with the installation of a second module by activating the interleaved memory mode.
- The use of high density memory chips may cause boot failures if the specific BIOS revision does not support the latest bank group configurations.