MSI Z97-GD65 GAMING

Board code MS-7845 Motherboard, from 2014 3 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 32 GB
4 full-size slots
SSD slots
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 4 slots, up to 32 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
4 DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1600 240-pin DIMM
Most seen working
32 GB; one machine runs 32 GB
Firmware says
32 GB maximum
How sure
3 of 3 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 3 hardware reports of this motherboard. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

4 full-size slots
Illustration

Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the MSI Z97-GD65 GAMING?

Yes. 4 slots, up to 32 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the MSI Z97-GD65 GAMING use?

DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM, 240-pin).

Is this my motherboard?

The model name is printed on the board, usually between the memory slots or near the CPU socket. In Windows, open System Information and look at "BaseBoard Product"; it should read Z97-GD65 GAMING or MS-7845.