MSI Gaming GT73VR 7RF-686UK Titan Pro RAM upgrade specifications
MSI GT73VR 7RF-686UK Titan Pro gaming laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades through four SO-DIMM slots. Maximum compatible RAM capacity reaches 64 GB total. Standard memory specifications include 2400 MHz frequency support. Upgrade specifications allow installation of DDR4 modules in SO-DIMM form factor. The GT series Titan Pro model accepts memory modules meeting DDR4-SDRAM standards for enhanced multitasking and performance capabilities.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2400 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2400 (PC4-19200) |
| Bandwidth | 19.2 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 05 April 2017 |
Additional Notes
- The quad slot configuration implies that achieving maximum capacity requires identical 16 GB modules to maintain quad channel parity and avoid memory controller instability.
- Physical access to the dual primary and dual secondary slots on the MSI GT73VR 7RF-686UK Titan Pro typically requires deep disassembly because two slots are located under the keyboard while the others sit behind the bottom panel.
- Installing modules with higher clock speeds results in automatic downclocking to 2400 MHz due to chipset architectural limitations on the Kaby Lake platform.
- Mixing memory densities or ranks across the 4 slots can trigger a significant latency penalty and may prevent the motherboard from POSTing.
- Population of all 4 slots increases the thermal load on the internal heat pipes and could slightly reduce the overhead for CPU overclocking.
- The usage of SO-DIMM standards necessitates 260 pin modules designed for low voltage operation to ensure compatibility with the power delivery system.