MSI Gaming GP76 11UG-1041IT Leopard RAM upgrade specifications

The MSI GP76 11UG-1041IT Leopard gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 64 GB. Compatible RAM operates at 3200 MHz frequency. The Gaming GP series model supports standard SO-DIMM memory modules, allowing users to upgrade existing memory configurations up to the specified maximum capacity. Specifications indicate DDR4 memory type compatibility for this particular Leopard variant.

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 2022

Additional Notes

  • The 2x SO-DIMM slot configuration permits symmetric dual-channel operation only when both slots are populated with matched capacity modules, which optimizes bandwidth utilization for gaming workloads.
  • SO-DIMM modules occupy significantly less physical space than standard DIMM form factors, requiring careful handling during installation and creating potential clearance constraints beneath the keyboard assembly in this gaming chassis.
  • DDR4-3200 memory operates at a frequency that saturates the memory interface bandwidth typical of 11th-generation Intel mobile processors; higher frequency ratings provide marginal performance gains in this configuration.
  • The 64 GB maximum addressable capacity exceeds practical requirements for single-user gaming sessions but accommodates content creation workflows concurrently with gaming applications on the MSI GP76 11UG-1041IT Leopard.
  • Mixing single-rank and dual-rank SO-DIMM modules within the same system introduces latency asymmetries that degrade memory performance, necessitating matched module specifications for optimal throughput.
  • Warranty coverage typically remains valid for memory upgrades when replacement modules meet the manufacturer's DDR4-3200 specification, provided installation occurs without chassis damage.
  • Memory speed negotiation occurs at POST initialization; modules rated above 3200 MHz will downclock to this platform baseline, rendering premium-tier memory purchases inefficient for this hardware configuration.