MSI Prestige PS63 8M-252XRU Modern RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Prestige PS63 8M-252XRU Modern laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade capacity with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum RAM expansion to 32 GB total. Compatible memory modules operate at 2400 MHz frequency. Upgrade specifications include SO-DIMM form factor for both memory slots, enabling users to expand existing capacity by replacing or adding DDR4 memory modules. Maximum supported RAM capacity reaches 32 GB configuration across the two available slots on this MSI Prestige PS series model.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2400 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 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 | 16 October 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI Prestige PS63 8M-252XRU Modern contains soldered memory components that occupy 1 of the 2 SO-DIMM slots, leaving only 1 slot available for user-accessible upgrades.
- DDR4-2400 MHz specification indicates this system predates the DDR4-2666 and DDR4-3000 standard proliferation; memory modules rated at higher frequencies will operate at 2400 MHz when installed, creating no compatibility risk but eliminating speed advantages of newer modules.
- The 32 GB ceiling represents a hard constraint imposed by both the 2-slot architecture and firmware limitations; configurations exceeding this capacity will not initialize regardless of module capacity.
- SO-DIMM modules for this system must meet JEDEC DDR4 specifications at 1.2V; low-voltage variants (1.35V) or overclocked XMP profiles risk incompatibility and potential boot failures.
- Upgrading from factory configuration to maximum capacity requires removing the pre-installed module from slot 1 and installing matching 16 GB SO-DIMM units in both slots; mixing capacities (such as 8 GB plus 16 GB) operates in single-channel mode on the secondary module, reducing memory bandwidth by approximately 50 percent.
- The 8th-generation Intel processor in this model supports DDR4-2400 natively; attempting to force higher JEDEC profiles through BIOS will not yield performance gains due to controller limitations.
- Warranty retention for memory upgrades requires purchasing modules from approved vendors listed in the system manual; third-party or reclaimed modules may trigger technical support restrictions despite physical compatibility.