MSI Prestige 15 A10SC-010 RAM upgrade specifications

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The MSI Prestige 15 A10SC-010 laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade capabilities with 2x SO-DIMM slots. Maximum compatible RAM capacity reaches 64 GB total. Memory specifications include DDR4 modules operating at 2666 MHz frequency. SO-DIMM form factor modules are required for compatible upgrades. Current specifications support memory expansion for enhanced multitasking and performance demands.

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 date28 August 2019

Additional Notes

  • The presence of 2 physical SO-DIMM slots allows for dual-channel memory configurations which significantly increases memory bandwidth compared to single-channel setups.
  • The maximum limit of 64 GB indicates the motherboard chipset supports high-density 32 GB modules in each slot for workstation-level multitasking.
  • Utilizing memory modules with speeds higher than 2666 MHz results in the system automatically downclocking the RAM to match the hardware-coded frequency limit of the MSI Prestige 15 A10SC-010 architecture.
  • Asynchronous memory configurations consisting of mismatched module capacities will force the controller into flex mode, potentially degrading performance in memory-intensive applications.
  • The SO-DIMM form factor requires 260-pin modules and excludes the use of desktop-grade DIMM hardware or soldered LPDDR alternatives.
  • Hardware upgrades require the removal of the entire base panel, which may involve breaking a factory seal depending on regional warranty policies regarding internal component access.
  • Latency timings are restricted by the system BIOS, meaning low-latency XMP profiles are typically not supported and will default to standard JEDEC values.