MSI Prestige 15 A11SCS-057ES RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Prestige 15 A11SCS-057ES laptop features two SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM memory modules at 3200 MHz frequency. Maximum compatible RAM capacity reaches 64 GB total. The memory upgrade specifications indicate support for standard SO-DIMM form factor components. Current configuration and available upgrade capacity depend on existing installed memory configuration. Specifications detail the compatible memory type, slot configuration, and maximum supported capacity for RAM upgrade compatibility and expansion planning.
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 | 25 August 2020 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI Prestige 15 A11SCS-057ES accommodates dual SO-DIMM slots, permitting symmetrical dual-channel configuration when both slots receive matching capacity modules, which optimizes memory bandwidth utilization compared to single-slot population.
- DDR4-3200 specification indicates that any upgrade module must support 3200 MHz operation; modules rated above this frequency will downclock to 3200 MHz, while modules below this speed may force the entire memory subsystem to operate at the lower frequency, reducing overall system performance.
- The 64 GB theoretical ceiling (2x 32 GB SO-DIMM modules) requires procurement of high-capacity modules commonly priced at a premium; intermediate upgrades to 16 GB or 32 GB per slot remain cost-effective alternatives if full capacity expansion is not immediately required.
- SO-DIMM form factor requires low-profile modules designed for compact laptop enclosures; standard UDIMM desktop memory is physically incompatible and will not install, making vendor compatibility verification essential before purchase.
- Removal and reinstallation of memory modules does not typically void warranty coverage when performed by end users, provided electrostatic discharge precautions are observed and no physical damage occurs to the laptop chassis or components.
- Single-channel operation (one populated slot) functions but sacrifices approximately 5-15 percent memory bandwidth compared to dual-channel configuration; this performance penalty compounds when workloads demand high memory throughput such as video editing or data processing.