ASUS ProArt StudioBook W730G5T-XS99 RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro X W730G5T-XS99 features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with four SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum RAM capacity of 128 GB. Compatible memory modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency. Upgrade options accommodate DDR4-SDRAM SO-DIMM form factor modules for enhanced system performance and multitasking capabilities on the W730G5T-XS99 workstation model.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 128 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2666 (PC4-21328) |
| Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 11 November 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of 4 SO-DIMM slots implies a dual-channel architecture where memory modules must be installed in matched pairs to ensure optimal bus width and prevent data throughput bottlenecks.
- Utilizing the maximum 128 GB capacity requires the use of high-density 32 GB modules in every available slot which may increase ambient heat within the chassis under heavy workstation loads.
- The ASUS ProArt StudioBook W730G5T-XS99 memory controller will downclock any higher frequency modules to the 2666 MHz baseline effectively nullifying the performance benefits of overclocked RAM kits.
- Populating all 4 slots can lead to increased electrical load on the integrated memory controller which occasionally necessitates BIOS updates to maintain system stability with maximum density configurations.
- The hardware design requires physical access to the internal motherboard assembly for upgrades potentially requiring the removal of the bottom panel and delicate handling of ribbon cables.
- Synchronizing CAS latency across all four channels is mandatory because the system will default to the timings of the slowest installed module regardless of the potential speed of individual sticks.