MSI Sword 15 A11UG-064AU RAM upgrade specifications
MSI 15 A11UG-064AU laptop specifications indicate DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade capacity. The device contains 2x SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB total. Compatible memory modules operate at 3200 MHz frequency. Upgrade specifications for Sword series 15 A11UG-064AU model utilize SO-DIMM form factor modules. Memory slots accommodate DDR4-SDRAM upgrades to reach maximum 64 GB configuration on this MSI portable computing device.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-3200 (PC4-25600) |
| Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 16 May 2021 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel mode requires identical module pairs to achieve peak memory bandwidth for the MSI Sword 15 A11UG-064AU.
- The absence of soldered memory on the motherboard allows for a total replacement of the factory hardware to reach the 64 GB threshold.
- Installing modules with timings slower than CL22 or frequencies below 3200 will trigger a system wide downclock to the slowest installed component.
- Occupying both SO-DIMM slots reduces the electrical load on the integrated memory controller compared to higher density single stick configurations.
- Third party memory upgrades usually require navigating a plastic clip assembly that is prone to snapping if the chassis base is not removed with non conductive pry tools.
- The 1.2V DDR4 architecture ensures lower thermal output within the tight internal clearance of the laptop shell compared to older high voltage standards.
- Reaching the maximum 64 GB capacity provides the necessary overhead for virtual machine hosting and high resolution video buffer allocation without relying on slower disk based swap files.