MSI Gaming GL72M 7REX-1433NE RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GL72M 7REX-1433NE Gaming series laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades via two SO-DIMM slots. Maximum supported capacity reaches 32 GB total, with compatible modules operating at 2400 MHz frequency. The GL72M 7REX-1433NE specifications accommodate SO-DIMM form factor memory modules for RAM upgrade configurations. This Gaming GL series model provides dual memory slots for modular capacity expansion up to maximum specifications.
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 | 05 March 2018 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GL72M 7REX-1433NE supports DDR4-2400 memory exclusively, which limits compatibility to modules rated for this specific speed or lower. Newer DDR4-3200 or DDR4-3600 modules will downclock to 2400 MHz, resulting in no performance gain but full operational compatibility.
- SO-DIMM form factor restricts upgrades to laptop-specific memory modules. Desktop DDR4 UDIMM modules are physically incompatible and cannot be mechanically inserted into the 2 available slots.
- With 2 slots populated to 32 GB maximum capacity, adding memory requires replacing existing modules rather than supplementing them. Single-slot upgrades are not possible if current capacity exceeds 16 GB total.
- The 2400 MHz specification indicates a 7th-generation Intel platform, which lacks native support for faster memory speeds. This architectural ceiling prevents future-proofing through memory speed upgrades beyond the current rating.
- Both SO-DIMM slots occupy the same memory channel architecture, creating potential bandwidth limitations when both slots are fully populated. Dual-channel operation occurs at 2400 MHz regardless of module configuration.
- Warranty coverage for third-party RAM replacement remains intact on this model, as SO-DIMM modules are user-serviceable components. Sourcing OEM-matched modules is unnecessary for warranty compliance.