MSI Prestige PS63 8RC(Modern)094RU RAM upgrade specifications

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The MSI Prestige PS63 8RC(Modern)094RU laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory configuration with two SO-DIMM slots available for RAM upgrade. The maximum supported memory capacity reaches 32 GB total. Compatible memory modules operate at 2400 MHz frequency. Each SO-DIMM slot accommodates standard laptop memory modules. Specifications indicate the upgrade slots support DDR4 technology for enhanced performance and multitasking capabilities. The laptop's memory configuration allows for flexible RAM upgrades to meet varying computational demands.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency2400 MHz
Maximum RAM32 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-2400 (PC4-19200)
Bandwidth19.2 GB/s
Laptop Release date10 April 2019

Additional Notes

  • The MSI Prestige PS63 8RC(Modern)094RU accepts only SO-DIMM modules, meaning standard desktop DIMM memory will not physically fit into the slots.
  • Both slots must be populated with identical capacity modules to enable dual-channel operation, which doubles the memory bandwidth compared to single-channel configurations.
  • The 2400 MHz specification indicates DDR4-2400 modules are required, while faster modules rated at 2666 MHz or 3200 MHz will downclock to 2400 MHz and provide no performance advantage.
  • Installing a single 32 GB module will not reach the stated maximum capacity, as the chipset requires 2 modules of 16 GB each to achieve the full 32 GB limit.
  • Memory installed in this configuration operates at PC4-19200 bandwidth standard, delivering 19.2 GB/s per channel or 38.4 GB/s in dual-channel mode.
  • The SO-DIMM form factor indicates bottom panel removal will likely be necessary for installation, as this form factor typically designates internal access rather than external compartment doors.
  • Non-ECC unbuffered modules are required, as ECC or registered memory will either fail to boot or cause system instability in consumer-grade platforms.
  • Mixing modules with different latency timings will force all modules to run at the slowest timings present, potentially reducing performance below optimal levels.
  • Voltage specification must remain at the DDR4 standard of 1.2V, as low-voltage or overclocking modules rated at different voltages may cause POST failures.
  • The 32 GB maximum indicates an 8th generation Intel mobile processor limitation, as this capacity ceiling is characteristic of Coffee Lake mobile chipsets.