MSI Workstation WS76 11UK-483FR RAM upgrade specifications
The MSI WS76 11UK-483FR workstation features two SO-DIMM slots for DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 64 GB, supporting DDR4 modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Compatible memory upgrades utilize SO-DIMM form factor specifications, enabling expansion beyond factory-installed configurations. The WS76 series workstation supports dual-channel memory architecture for enhanced performance in professional computing applications. Current memory slots accommodate standard DDR4-SDRAM specifications, with upgrade options available to maximize system RAM capacity within the 64 GB limitation.
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 | 17 February 2022 |
Additional Notes
- The MSI WS76 11UK-483FR workstation accommodates only 2 SODIMM slots, meaning all capacity expansion must occur through full module replacement rather than additive installation once both slots are populated.
- DDR4-3200 memory operates at a fixed frequency; mixing modules with higher rated speeds will throttle to 3200 MHz, eliminating performance gains from premium memory variants.
- The 64 GB ceiling represents a hard architectural limit imposed by the 11th-generation Intel platform and BIOS configuration, rendering any modules exceeding 32 GB per slot inaccessible to the system.
- SODIMM form factor constrains upgrade sources to notebook-grade memory modules; desktop DDR4 DIMM sticks cannot be physically installed, restricting supplier options and potentially increasing per-gigabyte costs compared to standard desktop memory.
- Dual-channel architecture requires balanced configuration; installing a single module in either slot will disable dual-channel operation and reduce memory bandwidth by up to 50 percent, creating performance degradation particularly in workstation rendering and simulation tasks.
- Factory memory configuration and warranty compliance typically permit installation of vendor-approved DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM modules without voiding coverage, though validation against MSI's qualified vendor list is mandatory before purchase.
- Power delivery for memory operates within notebook constraints; high-performance binned DDR4 modules requiring voltages exceeding 1.35 V may generate incompatibility or stability issues despite meeting frequency specifications.