MSI Prestige 15 A11SC-044 RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Prestige 15 A11SC-044 laptop features dual SO-DIMM memory slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM upgrades at 3200 MHz frequency. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 64 GB total. The upgrade specifications enable users to expand memory from factory configurations using compatible DDR4 SO-DIMM modules. Memory specifications define the laptop's expandable storage capacity and performance characteristics for multitasking operations.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 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 | 05 May 2022 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel architecture requires matching modules in both available slots to maximize memory bandwidth for integrated graphics and rendering tasks.
- The presence of 2 physical SO-DIMM slots implies that existing factory memory must be removed and replaced rather than simply added to if the system is currently occupied.
- Reaching the 64 GB limit on the MSI Prestige 15 A11SC-044 necessitates the use of high density 32 GB modules which may generate more heat than lower capacity alternatives within the compact chassis.
- The motherboard chipset forces a downclock if modules with lower JEDEC profiles are installed because the system lacks support for manual XMP timing adjustments in a standard BIOS environment.
- Accessing the memory slots requires the removal of the entire bottom panel and delicate manipulation of internal ribbon cables which may impact warranty coverage depending on regional service seal policies.
- Latency performance depends on the 3200 MHz frequency which is the native ceiling for the 11th Gen processor architecture integrated into this hardware configuration.