MSI Gaming GL72 7RDX-857 RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GL72 7RDX-857 gaming laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades through two SO-DIMM slots. The system accommodates a maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB, operating at 2400 MHz frequency. Compatible memory modules must utilize the SO-DIMM form factor specifications for proper installation. Current upgrade specifications enable users to configure memory capacity up to the maximum supported threshold by replacing or supplementing existing modules within the available slot configuration.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2400 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2400 (PC4-19200) |
| Bandwidth | 19.2 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 10 June 2017 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GL72 7RDX-857 uses a 2x SO-DIMM configuration, which means both memory slots must be populated to achieve the 32 GB maximum. Single-module upgrades leave one slot empty, resulting in single-channel mode and approximately 50% reduction in memory bandwidth compared to dual-channel operation.
- DDR4-2400 MHz represents the native JEDEC standard for 7th-generation Intel Core processors in this platform. Faster DDR4 modules (3000 MHz, 3200 MHz) will clock down to 2400 MHz, making premium-speed RAM a financial inefficiency unless the system is later upgraded to a newer processor generation that supports higher frequencies.
- SO-DIMM form factor dictates that only laptop-specific RAM modules will fit; desktop DDR4 UDIMM sticks cannot be installed due to physical size and connector incompatibility. This constrains upgrade sourcing to laptop memory channels.
- Upgrading from the factory configuration to 32 GB requires adding a second identical SO-DIMM module. If the original module is non-standard or soldered, the maximum practical capacity may be lower than 32 GB, depending on the actual board configuration at manufacture.
- The 7th-generation Intel processor in this model supports a maximum address space of 64 GB, but the motherboard firmware limits recognition to 32 GB. No BIOS updates can override this hardware-imposed ceiling.
- Adding RAM does not void the manufacturer warranty if Crucial, Kingston, or OEM-equivalent modules are used. Non-standard or overclocked memory may trigger warranty exclusions if hardware failure occurs during the upgrade process.