MSI Gaming GS76 11UE-295IT Stealth RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI GS76 11UE-295IT Stealth gaming laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgradeable through two SO-DIMM slots. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 64 GB with DDR4-3200 MHz specifications. Compatible memory modules utilize the SO-DIMM form factor standard for portable computing. RAM upgrade specifications support high-capacity modules for enhanced multitasking and performance demands in gaming and content creation workflows.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-3200 (PC4-25600) |
| Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 02 June 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI GS76 11UE-295IT Stealth relies on 11th generation Intel processors that officially support DDR4-3200, meaning lower frequency modules will function but at reduced speeds, while higher frequency kits will downclock to 3200 MHz regardless of their rated specification.
- Dual-channel architecture requires matched module pairs for optimal bandwidth, as mismatched capacities or timings force the memory controller to operate in asymmetric or single-channel mode, significantly reducing throughput in GPU-intensive gaming scenarios.
- The 64 GB ceiling translates to 32 GB modules per slot, which typically carry higher latencies (CL22 or CL24) compared to 16 GB modules (often CL20 or CL22), potentially introducing minor frame time variance in CPU-bound titles despite greater overall capacity.
- SO-DIMM modules rated for JEDEC standard voltages (1.2V for DDR4) ensure thermal compliance within the chassis, whereas XMP-profiled modules may draw marginally more power and generate additional heat in the compact gaming laptop enclosure.
- Accessing the memory slots requires bottom panel removal, and some manufacturers void warranties for user-installed components, making verification of the service manual critical before purchasing third-party modules.
- DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM availability spans multiple CAS latency tiers, where CL20 modules offer tighter timings than CL22 variants at identical frequency, producing measurable improvements in rendering and compression workloads despite both meeting the speed specification.
- Mixing modules from different manufacturers or production batches increases the likelihood of training errors during POST, even when specifications appear identical, as memory die revisions and PCB layouts vary between vendors.
- The absence of ECC support in consumer gaming platforms means uncorrected bit errors remain possible under heavy sustained loads, though statistical occurrence rates make this negligible for gaming and creative applications.
- Upgrading from single-rank to dual-rank modules at the same capacity can yield minor performance gains in memory-intensive tasks due to increased bank interleaving, though the effect remains within margin-of-error range for most gaming benchmarks.