MSI Prestige 15 A10SC-010 RAM upgrade specifications
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
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2666 (PC4-21328) |
| Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 28 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.