MSI Workstation WS65 9TK-1057UK RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI WS65 9TK-1057UK Workstation Series laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications. The system contains 2x SO-DIMM memory slots supporting a maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB. Compatible memory modules operate at 2666 MHz frequency and utilize SO-DIMM form factor. These specifications define the memory upgrade capacity and slot configuration for the WS65 9TK-1057UK mobile 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 | 32 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 | 10 July 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI WS65 9TK-1057UK accommodates 2 SO-DIMM slots with a 32 GB aggregate capacity ceiling, meaning single-module upgrades beyond 16 GB require replacement of existing memory rather than addition to a single vacant slot.
- DDR4-2666 specification indicates the system operates at a conservative frequency tier relative to contemporary DDR4 standards (3000-3600 MHz range), limiting bandwidth throughput to approximately 21 GB/s per channel and creating potential performance gaps when paired with processor architectures designed for higher memory speeds.
- SO-DIMM form factor is physically smaller than standard UDIMM modules, restricting upgrade sourcing to laptop-grade memory components and eliminating compatibility with desktop DDR4 inventory commonly stocked in retail environments.
- Dual-slot configuration without additional memory slots eliminates staged upgrade pathways; transitioning from 16 GB to 32 GB maximum capacity requires simultaneous removal and replacement of both original modules, creating a 2x16 GB configuration demand rather than additive expansion.
- Memory speed validation through MSI's qualified vendor list is recommended prior to purchase, as non-validated DDR4-2666 SO-DIMM modules may result in unrecognized capacity or stability degradation despite technical compatibility with the DDR4 standard.
- Workstation class thermal and power delivery architecture may require DDR4 modules with lower operating voltages or reduced heat spreader profiles to avoid contact interference with adjacent component heatsinks or thermal management pathways.