MSI Prestige 15 A10SC-216CA RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI Prestige 15 A10SC-216CA laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with two SO-DIMM slots supporting a maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB. The memory modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency. Compatible upgrades utilize the SO-DIMM form factor standard. Current specifications and maximum memory capacity provide details for RAM upgrade compatibility and slot availability on this MSI Prestige series model.
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 | 25 November 2019 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel memory architecture requires installing matching modules in both available slots to maximize bus width for integrated graphical processing.
- The MSI Prestige 15 A10SC-216CA utilizes a flipped motherboard layout that necessitates the removal of the entire thermal module and logic board to access the hidden SO-DIMM slots.
- Installing higher frequency modules results in a down-clocking to the processor limited ceiling of 2666 MHz due to chipset synchronization constraints.
- Reaching the 64 GB maximum capacity involves replacing both pre-installed factory modules as no vacant expansion ports exist on the board.
- Thermal pad replacement is often required during a RAM upgrade because the heat pipes must be detached to reach the underside of the mainboard.
- Latency performance depends on choosing modules with low CAS timings since the BIOS lacks manual voltage tuning for high performance memory overclocking.
- Physical height limitations within the ultra slim chassis restrict the use of SO-DIMM modules with thick integrated heat spreaders.