MSI Prestige PS42 8RA-071RU Modern RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI Prestige PS42 8RA-071RU Modern laptop contains one SO-DIMM slot for memory upgrades. Compatible RAM specifications include DDR4-SDRAM modules operating at 2400 MHz frequency. The maximum supported memory capacity is 16 GB. Upgrade options require SO-DIMM form factor modules. Current memory configuration and available slot allows expansion through standard DDR4 memory modules meeting MSI's specifications for the PS42 8RA-071RU Modern series.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2400 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2400 (PC4-19200) |
| Bandwidth | 19.2 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 15 July 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of a single SO-DIMM slot prevents the utilization of dual-channel memory configurations, resulting in a potential bandwidth bottleneck during memory-intensive multitasking.
- Upgrading the **MSI Prestige PS42 8RA-071RU Modern** requires the total replacement of the existing module rather than an addition, as no secondary expansion slot exists on the motherboard.
- System architecture limits total addressable memory to 16 GB, which may restrict the efficiency of professional virtualization software or heavily layered creative applications.
- High-speed DDR4 modules exceeding 2400 MHz will automatically downclock to match the hardware controller limit, offering no performance benefit over standard modules.
- Memory latency remains stagnant across possible upgrades because the single-channel interface cannot interleave data transfers between two physical sticks.
- Accessing the internal memory slot requires the removal of the entire base panel, which may encounter factory sealant stickers over specific chassis screws.