MSI Prestige 15 A11SCS-081XFR RAM upgrade specifications

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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

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency2666 MHz
Maximum RAM64 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-2666 (PC4-21328)
Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
Laptop Release date28 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.