MSI Prestige PS63 8SC-076 Modern RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI Prestige PS series PS63 8SC-076 Modern laptop supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades through 2 SO-DIMM slots. Maximum compatible RAM capacity reaches 32 GB total. Memory specifications include DDR4 operating frequency of 2400 MHz and SO-DIMM form factor. Upgrade configurations allow installation of compatible DDR4 memory modules to enhance system performance. RAM upgrade slots accommodate standard SO-DIMM memory modules meeting DDR4 specifications.
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 dual channel configuration requirement necessitates installing identical modules in both slots to achieve peak memory bandwidth and prevent system instability.
- Upgrading the MSI PS63 8SC-076 Modern follows a strict SODIMM architecture which precludes the use of high density desktop memory modules.
- The motherboard chipset enforces a hard limit on total addressable memory beyond which the BIOS will fail to initialize the hardware.
- Installing modules with frequencies higher than 2400 MHz results in automatic downclocking to the peak supported speed of the integrated memory controller.
- Physical access to the internal components requires the removal of the entire chassis base plate which may involve navigating factory seal stickers depending on regional service policies.
- The 32 GB threshold suggests the system supports 16 GB modules per lane but lacks the firmware architecture to address 32 GB single stick density.
- Latency performance is governed by the slower of the two sticks if asymmetric timing values are present between the primary and secondary slots.