MSI Gaming GL73 9SC-032XRU RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GL73 9SC-032XRU Gaming series laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades through 2x SO-DIMM slots. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 64 GB total. Compatible memory operates at 2666 MHz frequency with SO-DIMM form factor. Upgrade specifications enable expansion from factory-installed configuration to maximum supported capacity. Memory compatibility maintains specifications for Gaming GL series performance requirements.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 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 | 23 September 2019 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel mode requires identical module capacities and timings across both slots to maximize memory bandwidth for the MSI GL73 9SC-032XRU gaming system.
- Operating 64 GB of memory involves high density modules that increase the thermal load on the motherboard power delivery components compared to standard configurations.
- Installing modules with frequencies higher than 2666 MHz results in automatic downclocking to match the hardwired memory controller limits of the 9th generation architecture.
- Lowering CAS latency on replacement modules provides a more significant performance increase than increasing raw clock speed due to fixed chipset frequency caps.
- Internal access for memory replacement requires the removal of the entire bottom chassis cover which typically involves penetrating a factory seal sticker.
- The SO-DIMM architecture lacks ECC support which means that system stability relies entirely on the integrity of the individual flash cells during heavy processing tasks.
- The physical height of the RAM modules must adhere to standard SO-DIMM profiles to prevent contact with the bottom panel or interference with the heat pipe assembly.