MSI Modern 14 B11SB-289 RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-289 laptop memory upgrade specifications include DDR4-SDRAM compatible with 1x SO-DIMM slot configuration. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total, with supported frequency of 3200 MHz. Memory form factor utilizes SO-DIMM standard. Upgrade specifications indicate compatible DDR4 modules for expanding system memory beyond factory configuration.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 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 | 11 February 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The single SO-DIMM slot architecture prevents dual-channel memory configuration, limiting bandwidth to approximately 25.6 GB/s instead of the 51.2 GB/s achievable with paired modules.
- Applications that rely heavily on memory bandwidth, such as video editing or 3D rendering, may experience reduced throughput compared to dual-slot configurations.
- Memory capacity upgrades require complete module replacement rather than incremental expansion, as no secondary slot exists for adding a second module alongside existing memory.
- The 3200 MHz specification represents JEDEC standard DDR4-3200 operation, requiring compatible memory modules rated at PC4-25600 to function at full speed.
- Intel 11th generation platforms typically support DDR4 voltages at 1.2V, making high-voltage overclocking modules incompatible with this system's power delivery specifications.
- The 32 GB maximum capacity constraint reflects chipset addressing limitations, meaning denser modules exceeding this threshold will not be recognized even if physically compatible.
- Non-ECC unbuffered SO-DIMM modules are required, as the MSI Modern 14 B11SB-289 consumer platform lacks support for error-correcting or registered memory architectures.
- CAS latency timings between CL19 and CL22 are standard for DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM modules, with tighter timings offering marginal real-world performance gains in typical usage scenarios.
- Module height restrictions in ultraportable chassis designs may necessitate single-sided memory configurations to prevent physical interference with internal components or thermal solutions.
- User-accessible memory compartments in this model series typically allow RAM replacement without voiding manufacturer warranties, unlike soldered configurations that permanently fix capacity.