MSI Intel and AMD Motherboards Now Fully Support Up to 256GB of Memory Capacity

[GFreeman]

By the end of 2023, MSI unveiled its groundbreaking support for memory capacities of up to 256 GB. Now, both MSI Intel and AMD motherboards official support these capacities, with 4 DIMMs enabling 256 GB and 2 DIMMs supporting 128 GB. This advancement enhances multitasking capabilities and ensures seamless computing operations.

Intel Motherboard - 700 & 600 Series Platform, BIOS Rolling Out
The supported platforms for this memory capacity enhancement include Intel 700 and 600 series DDR5 motherboards. Gamers looking to benefit from these enhancements will need to upgrade to the own dedicated BIOS. MSI is currently diligently working on releasing the BIOS, with the first batch already available below. The rest of the models will be released in late February and March.



AMD Motherboard - All AM5 Models Are Ready for 256 GB Memory Capacity
Now turning to AMD support, all the AM5 models now support the enhanced memory capacity, including X670, B650, and A620 motherboards. The dedicated BIOS for these motherboards were released in January 2024, meaning all the MSI AM5 motherboards are ready to handle up to 256 GB of memory capacity.

MSI will continue to update the latest news for our users. Please follow MSI's official channels and check the product pages for BIOS updates.

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[TumbleGeorge]

My predictions for consumer PC total RAM capacity support*:
2026 - 384GB
2028 - 512GB
End!

*Didn't include HEDT

 

[R-T-B]

My predictions for consumer PC total RAM capacity support*:
2026 - 384GB
2028 - 512GB
End!

Honestly thats probably underestimating big time IMO.

 

[TumbleGeorge]

Honestly thats probably underestimating big time IMO.

After that, I'm already thinking about hybrid classical-quantum computers, for which I have no idea how much and what kind of RAM will be used

 

[AnotherReader]

After that, I'm already thinking about hybrid classical-quantum computers, for which I have no idea how much and what kind of RAM will be used

Quantum computers are extremely unlikely to be used by consumers.

 

[freeagent]

Remember when 256Mb was a lot

 

[AnotherReader]

Remember when 256Mb was a lot

Oh man I remember when my school had a 386 with a princely 1 MB of RAM.

 

[OkieDan]

I doubt it (512GB IN 2028), but if so, I see Ramdisk in my future.

Oh man I remember when my school had a 386 with a princely 1 MB of RAM.

I remember selling 3MB of used SIPP RAM to a memory reseller in Computer Shopper magazine for $9/MB.

 

[efikkan]

While I doubt gamers are going to be the main customer group for running 256 GB of RAM, having the option would certainly be appreciated. The two memory channels would limit the usefulness of it though, as it would mainly be relevant for users who switch between several different demanding workloads. This does however include me, and if I were to buy a new "workstation" today, I would likely choose to use 2x64 GB so that I would have the option to expand later. (IO is challenging though on mainstream platforms…)

 

[R-T-B]

I doubt it (512GB IN 2028), but if so, I see Ramdisk in my future.

Remember we are talking memory limits not whats cheap or affordable.

 

[OkieDan]

Remember we are talking memory limits not whats cheap or affordable.

Yes, I doubt 4-slot consumer motherboards will support 512 GB in 2028.

 

[Readlight]

Cheapest 14gen. i3, motherboard, DDR4 230 euro

 

[R-T-B]

Yes, I doubt 4-slot consumer motherboards will support 512 GB in 2028.

I really don't, but who knows.

 

[OkieDan]

I really don't, but who knows.

I'm just guessing myself.

 

[HBSound]

The inreased ram count is amazing! But why will MSI not allow there Intel IX motherboards to support ECC RAM? According to the Intel website - the Intel I"X" can handle ECC Ram.