MSI Gaming GL76 12UEK-041XFR Pulse RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GL76 12UEK-041XFR Pulse gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory configuration with 2x SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB. The memory specifications include DDR4 modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Compatible upgrade options utilize SO-DIMM form factor modules for expansion. The Gaming GL series supports memory upgrades to reach the stated maximum capacity, enabling enhanced multitasking and performance capabilities through RAM expansion.
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 March 2022 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GL76 12UEK-041XFR Pulse contains 2 SO-DIMM slots operating at 3200 MHz, which limits maximum capacity to 64 GB total (32 GB per module). Upgrading beyond factory configuration requires sourcing 32 GB SO-DIMM modules rated for DDR4-3200 specifications.
- SO-DIMM form factor creates a physical constraint: replacement modules must be low-profile laptop memory, not full-size UDIMM variants. Standard desktop DDR4 modules will not fit into the available slots.
- The 3200 MHz frequency specification is fixed by the processor and chipset architecture. Memory modules rated higher than 3200 MHz will operate at 3200 MHz maximum; lower-rated modules may function but could trigger instability or require BIOS configuration adjustments.
- Both memory slots must be populated to enable dual-channel mode, which provides approximately 40 percent higher bandwidth than single-channel operation. Asymmetric configurations (one 16 GB and one 8 GB module) result in the faster module operating at the speed of the slower module.
- DDR4 SO-DIMM modules certified for 3200 MHz operation with CAS latency 22 or lower maintain compatibility without requiring manual timing adjustments in BIOS. Non-standard timing profiles may necessitate manual voltage and latency configuration.
- Warranty preservation typically permits end-user memory installation without voiding coverage, provided modules meet manufacturer specifications (DDR4-3200, SO-DIMM format, standard voltage). Modules exceeding 1.35 volts nominal may fall outside warranty-safe parameters.