MSI Gaming GS75 STEALTH 8SF RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GS75 STEALTH 8SF gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications. The system contains 2x SO-DIMM slots for memory expansion, supporting a maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB. Compatible memory modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency with SO-DIMM form factor. Upgrade specifications are applicable to the GS series gaming family configuration.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2666 (PC4-21328) |
| Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 01 February 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The inverted motherboard design of the MSI GS75 STEALTH 8SF requires a full disassembly of the internal chassis and cooling solution to access the memory slots located on the underside of the PCB.
- Installing modules with speeds exceeding 2666 MHz results in automatic downclocking to match the system bus limitations of the Coffee Lake architecture.
- Thermal pads on the factory modules must be carefully transferred or replaced during an upgrade to prevent localized heat buildup near the keyboard deck.
- Utilizing two identical capacity modules is necessary to enable dual-channel interleaving which doubles the available memory bandwidth for CPU intensive tasks.
- The 32 GB ceiling is a BIOS level restriction that prevents the deployment of high density 32 GB single sticks in a 64 GB configuration.
- Voiding of the factory warranty depends on regional legislation regarding the breaking of the factory seal sticker located over one of the chassis screws.
- Non ECC unbuffered modules are the only compatible hardware variant as the chipset lacks the circuitry to process error correction code parity bits.