MSI Gaming GS75 9SE-278 Stealth RAM upgrade specifications

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The MSI GS75 9SE-278 Stealth gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade capabilities with 2x SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 64 GB total RAM. Compatible memory modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency. Specifications indicate standard SO-DIMM form factor for memory expansion, enabling users to upgrade from factory-installed configuration to maximum supported capacity. MSI GS series gaming model supports dual-channel memory architecture for enhanced performance specifications.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency2666 MHz
Maximum RAM64 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-2666 (PC4-21328)
Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
Laptop Release date01 May 2019

Additional Notes

  • The internal motherboard layout of the MSI GS75 9SE-278 Stealth utilizes a flipped design which requires total detachment of the mainboard from the chassis to access the memory modules.
  • Dual channel architecture mandates identical module capacities across both slots to maintain peak memory bandwidth and prevent system downclocking.
  • Thermal constraints within the thin chassis design suggest avoiding high voltage overclocked modules to prevent heat soak during sustained workloads.
  • Installing modules with lower latency timings than the factory defaults will result in the BIOS automatically defaulting to the highest JEDEC standard supported by the processor.
  • Reaching the maximum capacity necessitates the removal of all existing storage in the slots as there are no vacant bays for expansion without replacement.
  • Upgrading beyond the factory configuration requires careful handling of delicate ribbon cables and the cooling solution during the inverted board extraction process.
  • Compatibility is limited to 1.2V modules as the chipset does not provide additional voltage regulation for high performance 1.35V kits.