MSI Gaming GL76 12UEK-001NL Pulse RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GL76 12UEK-001NL Pulse gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade capabilities with 2x SO-DIMM slots for maximum expansion to 64 GB total capacity. The system supports DDR4 memory modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Compatible RAM upgrades utilize SO-DIMM form factor specifications, enabling users to enhance memory capacity from the factory configuration. Maximum supported memory reaches 64 GB when both slots are populated with compatible DDR4 modules at specified frequencies.
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 | 16 December 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GL76 12UEK-001NL Pulse contains 2 SO-DIMM slots operating in dual-channel configuration, which means memory bandwidth scales linearly with matched pair installations; single-module upgrades will not deliver full memory subsystem performance.
- DDR4-3200 MHz represents the platform ceiling; modules rated above 3200 MHz will downclock to 3200 MHz due to Intel 12th generation controller limitations, making premium frequency variants economically inefficient for this system.
- The 64 GB maximum capacity implies each SO-DIMM slot accepts 32 GB modules; upgrading beyond 2x16 GB requires complete module replacement rather than additive expansion.
- SO-DIMM memory operates at higher temperatures than desktop UDIMM equivalents due to reduced surface area and proximity to internal heat sources; sustained thermals above 45 degrees Celsius may trigger throttling when combined with GPU load.
- DDR4 module compatibility requires verification of Intel 12th generation JEDEC profiles; non-standard timing specifications (CAS latency below 16 or voltage above 1.35V nominal) risk POST failures or system instability despite matching frequency ratings.
- Warranty retention for RAM upgrades typically permits third-party modules meeting JEDEC specifications; proprietary module serial numbers in the original configuration may trigger support restrictions if mixed with alternate manufacturers.