MSI Prestige 15 A11SCS-081XFR RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Prestige 15 A11SCS-081XFR laptop RAM upgrade specifications: Compatible memory type is DDR4-SDRAM with SO-DIMM form factor. The notebook contains 2 memory slots for upgrade capacity. Maximum supported RAM reaches 64 GB total. Memory operates at 2666 MHz frequency. DDR4 SO-DIMM modules are compatible with this MSI Prestige Series 15 model for memory expansion and upgrade purposes.
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 September 2020 |
Additional Notes
- Dual-channel memory architecture requires matching modules in both physical slots to achieve maximum theoretical data transfer rates and reduce latency.
- The MSI Prestige 15 A11SCS-081XFR utilizes a non-soldered configuration allowing for the complete replacement of existing factory modules rather than relying on a single expansion point.
- Installing 32 GB modules in each slot reaches the BIOS addressable limit and satisfies the highest density supported by the integrated memory controller.
- Memory modules with speeds exceeding 2666 MHz will automatically downclock to match the system bus limitation which prevents any performance gain from higher rated overclocking kits.
- Lower latency timing profiles take precedence for performance optimization because the motherboard chipset restricts the maximum clock frequency to a fixed threshold.
- Upgrading to the maximum capacity involves removing the original hardware since no supplementary empty slots exist for additive expansion.
- Compatibility is restricted to 260-pin modules which excludes older DDR3 or desktop-class components due to physical keying and voltage differences.