MSI Stealth A13VH-062FR RAM upgrade specifications
MSI Stealth 17 Studio A13VH-062FR laptop supports DDR5-SDRAM memory upgrades with 2x SO-DIMM slots. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 64 GB total. Compatible memory modules operate at 5200 MHz frequency using SO-DIMM form factor. Upgrade specifications enable users to expand system memory for enhanced multitasking and performance capabilities on this mobile workstation.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 5200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.1V |
| Number of pins | 262-pin |
| Interface | PC5 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC5-5200 (PC5-41600) |
| Bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 10 November 2023 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of 2 SO-DIMM slots allows for dual-channel memory architecture which minimizes CPU processing delays and increases memory bandwidth compared to single-channel configurations.
- The 64 GB maximum capacity cap indicates the motherboard firmware or processor architecture limits total addressable memory despite the availability of larger individual DDR5 modules on the market.
- Total memory replacement is necessary when upgrading the MSI Stealth A13VH-062FR if both slots are already occupied since no additional expansion interfaces exist.
- Memory modules exceeding 5200 MHz will likely underclock to match the system bus speed or fail to boot if the BIOS lacks XMP or manual timing adjustment features.
- DDR5 SODIMM architecture integrates on-chip Error Correction Code which enhances system stability by managing bit flips directly within the memory chips.
- Upgrading requires localizing the internal motherboard layout as these slim chassis designs often utilize a flipped motherboard orientation or require thermal pad replacement on memory chips to maintain heat dissipation standards.
- Installation of mismatched latencies between the two slots forces the system to operate at the timings of the slowest module which can introduce micro-stuttering in high-bandwidth applications.