MSI Gaming GL76 11UEK-040FR Pulse RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GL76 11UEK-040FR Pulse gaming laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade through two SO-DIMM slots. Maximum compatible capacity reaches 64 GB total RAM. Native frequency specifications operate at 3200 MHz. Upgrade options utilize SO-DIMM form factor modules. Current specifications and compatible memory configurations enable RAM expansion for enhanced system performance on MSI GL series gaming platform.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-3200 (PC4-25600) |
| Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 09 September 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GL76 11UEK-040FR Pulse accommodates 2 SO-DIMM slots, meaning each upgrade module must match existing DDR4 specifications individually rather than as paired sets to avoid compatibility conflicts.
- DDR4-3200 operation requires verification that replacement modules carry matching frequency ratings, as lower-rated DDR4 variants will default to reduced speeds across all installed memory, creating system-wide performance degradation.
- Upgrading beyond the factory configuration necessitates removal of existing SO-DIMM modules from their vertical slot orientation, requiring careful handling of retention clips and awareness of electrostatic discharge protocols during physical installation.
- The 64 GB maximum capacity ceiling cannot be exceeded regardless of module availability, establishing a hard architectural limit at 32 GB per SO-DIMM slot that warranty-safe upgrades must respect.
- DDR4 memory controller latency on 11th-generation Intel processors paired with this chassis means bandwidth saturation occurs at lower utilization thresholds than newer DDR5 systems; upgrade decisions should factor expected application workload intensity rather than assuming linear performance scaling.
- Asymmetric memory configurations (mixing different capacities across the 2 slots) function within specifications but may introduce minor latency variance depending on memory timing profile compatibility between modules.