MSI Gaming GP62 2QD(Leopard)-089IT RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GP62 2QD(Leopard)-089IT Gaming series laptop supports DDR3L-SDRAM memory upgrade through 2x SO-DIMM slots. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 16 GB total. Memory modules operate at 1600 MHz frequency. Compatible upgrades utilize SO-DIMM form factor specifications. Current memory configuration and available slot capacity determine maximum upgrade potential for this Gaming GP series model.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Voltage | 1.35V (Low Voltage) |
| Number of pins | 204-pin |
| Interface | PC3L |
| PC Speed Rating | PC3L-1600 (PC3L-12800) |
| Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 28 September 2015 |
Additional Notes
- The hardware architecture requires 1.35V modules to ensure system stability and prevent voltage mismatch errors common with standard 1.5V DDR3 memory.
- Dual channel mode is only achievable when both SO-DIMM slots are populated with identical capacity modules, doubling the theoretical memory bandwidth for the MSI GP62 2QD(Leopard)-089IT.
- The 16 GB ceiling is a strict chipset limitation, meaning 16 GB modules will not be recognized even if they fit the physical slot.
- Internal access for memory replacement necessitates the removal of the entire base plate, which may involve breaking a factory seal sticker located over a chassis screw.
- Installing modules with frequencies higher than 1600 MHz will result in automatic downclocking to match the integrated memory controller's maximum clock speed.
- The use of low voltage SDRAM reduces the thermal footprint within the compact chassis compared to legacy high voltage alternatives.
- Data integrity depends on non-ECC unbuffered modules as the consumer-grade processor lacks the logic circuits for error correction code memory.