MSI Prestige PS42 8RB-047IT Modern RAM upgrade specifications

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The MSI Prestige PS42 8RB-047IT Modern laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with one SO-DIMM slot supporting a maximum RAM capacity of 16 GB. Compatible memory modules operate at 2400 MHz frequency. The upgrade slot accommodates standard SO-DIMM form factor modules, enabling users to enhance system memory capacity up to the specified maximum limit for improved multitasking performance.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots1x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency2400 MHz
Maximum RAM16 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-2400 (PC4-19200)
Bandwidth19.2 GB/s
Laptop Release date13 September 2019

Additional Notes

  • The single slot configuration prevents the use of dual-channel memory architecture, restricted to single-channel bandwidth regardless of the total capacity installed.
  • Memory expansion requires the removal and replacement of the existing factory module due to the absence of a secondary vacant slot.
  • Higher frequency modules will automatically downclock to match the hardware controller limit of 2400 MHz.
  • Accessing the SO-DIMM slot on the MSI Prestige PS42 8RB-047IT Modern necessitates a motherboard inversion process because the internal layout features a flipped design where components face the keyboard side.
  • System stability is contingent on using low-voltage 1.2V modules to maintain thermal efficiency within the slim chassis footprint.
  • The physical height of replacement modules must adhere to standard SO-DIMM profiles to ensure the underside casing closes without putting pressure on the PCB.
  • Upgrading beyond the 16 GB threshold is inhibited by the BIOS firmware and processor addressable memory limitations.