MSI Gaming GL76 12UGK-258 Pulse RAM upgrade specifications

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MSI GL76 12UGK-258 Pulse gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications. The system contains 2x SO-DIMM slots for memory expansion. Maximum compatible capacity reaches 64 GB total RAM. Standard frequency operates at 3200 MHz. SO-DIMM form factor modules provide the appropriate memory upgrade configuration for the GL series gaming platform. Specifications support DDR4 memory technology for the GL76 12UGK-258 Pulse model.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency3200 MHz
Maximum RAM64 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-3200 (PC4-25600)
Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
Laptop Release date16 January 2023

Additional Notes

  • The dual slot configuration on the MSI GL76 12UGK-258 Pulse necessitates the removal of existing modules to reach the maximum 64 GB threshold since no memory is soldered to the mainboard.
  • The DDR4 3200 architecture indicates the system will downclock any higher frequency modules to match the specific bus speed supported by the memory controller.
  • Population of both SO-DIMM slots is required to enable dual channel bandwidth which prevents memory related frame rate drops during CPU intensive gaming scenarios.
  • Latency timings should match between both slots to avoid system instability or automatic downclocking to the slowest module specification.
  • Physical access to the memory slots requires removal of the bottom chassis panel which may involve piercing a factory seal sticker in certain regional markets.
  • The 64 GB capacity limit identifies the ceiling for high resolution video editing and large scale virtual machine hosting before hitting paging file swap bottlenecks.
  • Total system power draw increases slightly when utilizing high density 32 GB modules in both slots compared to lower capacity configurations.