MSI Modern 15 A10M-460 RAM upgrade specifications

MSI Modern 15 A10M-460 laptop RAM upgrade specifications indicate DDR4-SDRAM memory compatibility with 2x SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 64 GB. The memory upgrade operates at 2666 MHz frequency with SO-DIMM form factor. Compatible memory modules can expand storage capacity in this MSI laptop model. The specifications detail RAM slots available for upgrade configuration and maximum supported memory capacity for the Modern 15 series.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency2666 MHz
Maximum RAM64 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-2666 (PC4-21328)
Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
Laptop Release date12 February 2021

Additional Notes

  • Dual channel memory configurations operate with higher bandwidth efficiency when matching modules are installed in both slots of the MSI Modern 15 A10M-460.
  • Integrated graphics performance scales directly with total system memory bandwidth, though the processor architecture restricts throughput to 2666 MHz regardless of higher rated modules.
  • Populating both slots with 32 GB modules achieves the maximum supported density for high workload virtualization and heavy multitasking.
  • Accessing the SO-DIMM slots requires the removal of the bottom chassis cover, which may involve puncturing a factory seal sticker.
  • The system accepts higher frequency modules like 3200 MHz, but the memory controller automatically downclocks them to the documented frequency limit.
  • Installation of non-ECC unbuffered modules is required as the motherboard chipset does not support error correction code memory.
  • Latencies remain higher on this platform compared to systems utilizing soldered LPDDR4x, but SO-DIMM slots provide a non-permanent hardware path for future capacity increases.