MSI Gaming GL76 12UGK-258 Pulse RAM upgrade specifications
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
| 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 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.