MSI Gaming GS75 9SF-485CZ Stealth RAM upgrade specifications

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MSI GS75 9SF-485CZ Stealth gaming laptop memory upgrade specifications include DDR4-SDRAM compatible modules in SO-DIMM form factor. The gaming series supports two memory slots, accommodating maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB total. Current memory operates at 2666 MHz frequency. Upgrade compatibility requires DDR4-SDRAM SO-DIMM modules matching specifications for the GS75 9SF-485CZ Stealth model.

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 date25 May 2019

Additional Notes

  • The inverted motherboard design of the MSI GS75 9SF-485CZ Stealth requires a full teardown and removal of the main circuit board to access the memory slots located on the underside.
  • Operating the system with 2 mismatched modules results in a fallback to single channel mode which reduces memory bandwidth by 50 percent.
  • Installing modules with speeds exceeding 2666 MHz results in automatic downclocking to match the internal memory controller limitations of the 9th generation processor.
  • Maximum capacity expansion necessitates the removal of all factory installed modules because the hardware configuration utilizes only 2 total slots for the entire memory pool.
  • Heat management during high density 64 GB workloads is restricted by the ultra thin chassis profile which relies on shared heat pipes between the silicon and the SODIMM area.
  • Physical clearance within the chassis restricts the use of memory modules with integrated heat spreaders or thick thermal armor.
  • Voltage compatibility is limited to 1.2V standards which prevents the use of high performance overvolted kits requiring 1.35V or manual BIOS adjustments.