MSI Workstation WS65 9TJ-003 RAM upgrade specifications
MSI WS65 9TJ-003 workstation features two SO-DIMM memory slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM upgrade capacity. The laptop specifications indicate maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB total memory. Compatible memory modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency. Upgrade options accommodate SO-DIMM form factor RAM modules for this WS65 series professional workstation model.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2666 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 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 | 20 May 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The motherboard architecture supports dual-channel memory configurations requiring identical modules to maximize data transfer rates and eliminate single-channel bandwidth bottlenecks.
- Upgrading the MSI WS65 9TJ-003 to the maximum capacity requires the removal of all existing pre-installed modules because the system utilizes a total of 2 physical slots.
- The internal hardware layout features a flipped motherboard design which requires total disassembly and removal of the mainboard from the chassis to access the memory slots for installation.
- System stability depends on utilizing non-ECC unbuffered modules because the mobile chipset lacks the circuitry to utilize error-correcting code functionality.
- Installing memory rated above 2666 MHz results in the hardware automatically downclocking the modules to match the maximum frequency supported by the 9th generation processor architecture.
- Thermal management constraints within the thin-profile workstation chassis necessitate the use of low-voltage 1.2V modules to prevent localized heat buildup near the central processing unit.
- The physical height limit of the SO-DIMM slots precludes the use of modules with integrated bulky heat spreaders which may interfere with the bottom panel closure.