MSI Prestige PS42 8RB RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Prestige PS42 8RB RAM upgrade specifications include a single SO-DIMM memory slot compatible with DDR4-SDRAM modules. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 16 GB. Memory operates at 2400 MHz frequency. Upgrade specifications indicate compatible DDR4 modules in SO-DIMM form factor for slot expansion. The PS42 8RB supports maximum memory configurations of 16 GB through single-slot installation. DDR4-SDRAM specifications define upgrade compatibility parameters for Prestige series PS model memory enhancements.
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 | 11 February 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI Prestige PS42 8RB contains 1 accessible SO-DIMM slot, constraining total upgrade capacity to 16 GB regardless of module density advances in subsequent generations.
- DDR4-2400 MHz specification indicates the memory controller operates at a lower frequency band than contemporary DDR4-2666 or DDR4-3200 standards, reducing potential bandwidth gains from higher-speed module installations.
- Installing DDR4 modules rated above 2400 MHz will downclock to native 2400 MHz operation due to JEDEC profile limitations, resulting in zero performance improvement from premium-tier memory purchases.
- Single-slot architecture means full memory capacity replacement requires removing existing installed memory; dual-channel operation is unavailable, limiting memory subsystem throughput compared to 2-slot designs.
- SO-DIMM form factor restricts module selection to laptop-grade memory only; desktop DDR4-UDIMM components are physically incompatible and cannot be force-fitted without risk of permanent slot damage.
- Upgrading to the 16 GB maximum requires a single high-capacity SO-DIMM module; no warranty-compliant path exists to exceed this ceiling through additional installations.
- Memory installed in this platform shares bandwidth with integrated graphics if applicable, creating potential latency contention under simultaneous system memory and video memory demand.