MSI Gaming GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GT70 2PE (Dominator Pro)-1099NE gaming laptop supports DDR3L-SDRAM memory upgrades across four SO-DIMM slots. Maximum memory capacity reaches 32 GB total. Compatible RAM operates at 1600 MHz frequency and utilizes SO-DIMM form factor. Upgrade specifications enable expansion from factory configuration to full 32 GB capacity through compatible DDR3L memory modules.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.35V (Low Voltage) |
| Number of pins | 204-pin |
| Interface | PC3L |
| PC Speed Rating | PC3L-1600 (PC3L-12800) |
| Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 19 March 2014 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of 4 SO-DIMM slots implies a dual-channel architecture requiring identical module pairs to maintain peak memory bandwidth.
- Operating 32 GB of memory at 1600 MHz on the MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1099NE requires low-voltage 1.35V modules to ensure system stability and prevent motherboard thermal stress.
- Physics-heavy gaming tasks will benefit from populating all 4 slots to maximize the available data paths between the CPU and system memory.
- Accessing certain memory slots involves removing the primary keyboard assembly, creating a high-difficulty installation path compared to standard bottom-panel access.
- Standard 1.5V DDR3 modules are incompatible with this motherboard and will likely cause POST failures or permanent damage to the integrated memory controller.
- Total memory capacity is limited by the processor architecture, meaning modules exceeding 8 GB per slot will not be recognized by the BIOS.