“I see that this comes with 8GB of DDR4 3200 memory in 1 slot. Can I double the RAM by buying a another single 8GB stick because it seems that most memory comes in pairs? If I need to get a pair, what is the max memory that this pc supports?”
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Yes, the RAM on this desktop can be upgraded to 16 GB with a compatible RAM module in any one of the following configurations: 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz or 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, dual-channel DDR4, 3200 MHz. The maximum RAM this desktop supports is 64 GB in the following configuration: 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, dual-channel DDR4, 3200 MHz. For more details, we recommend contacting the Dell technical support team for assistance after purchase. They are available on Facebook and Twitter(@Dellcares).
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This desktop will handle up to 64gb of memory. Crucial memory is the only one that I could get to boot up in my desktop. It's guaranteed to be 100% compatible with this desktop. I purchased 2 16gb of memory for mine and it works great! Just make sure that you order the correct memory! About $65 for 32gb.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Don’t listen to Jeff, I’m sure he means well but he isn’t aware of why or necessarily how Dell set this machine up. And at the risk of guessing not much about computers in general by his statements. It’s simple, this machine is built to its intended price point. This one is on the bottom rung of what’s already a budget product line. OEMs typically use a cost effective chipset that’s not common to not used by the aftermarket and even with all available options available for the chipset they’ll spec the MB as lean as they need to to meet the intended price point. For example 1 m.2 DDR4 ram no high speed usb ports and the list goes on. The rung above it will likely have the same chipset but have 2 m.2s and another option or two checked. The rung past that will have a higher tier MB and more options available. Check out optiplex 3,5,7000 series differences and it will make sense. This board will handle a max of 64gb of ram. The 16gb limit is what Dell is willing to ship it with not an actual limitation. Since it uses onboard graphics I’d upgrade ram as a portion is shared with the GPU as well. 32 would really be the sweet spot of having plenty of overhead. 64gb isn’t saturated by typical daily driving. You’ll also get a nice overall performance boost by upgrading the storage to a 1tb or higher medium or top tier drive. Drives smaller than 1tb will almost always be slower along with a significantly lower endurance rating. This fact will also be further reinforced by the bottom tier spec chosen by the oem. 32gb and 1tb performance oriented kit will run around 150 give or take.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It says 16GB max, which is kind of low. I think this has to do with the motherboard, which is rather modest, though 16gb is fine for most users now, what about future needs? I like to buy for the long run...who knows what be required to run in a few years? Desktops are more flexible than laptops in this regard but the motherboard is a bit modest, in terms of memory limits as well as SATA ports (only one unused one, though you could add a pci-e card with more...but the chassis looks like despite the unused space it can only accomodate 1 3.5 inch drive (in addtion to the stock optical drive). This system is priced well; I was looking at the I5-13400 and it is on the order of $225 itself, but especially as a desktop I wish this was built with a bit more expandability in mind if you plan to keep it awhile...the processor should be fine for most people for quite awhile (I'm still using an AMD Phenom from 2011 in my primary laptop, thought I've added an SSD and RAM). Don't want to be forced to upgrade tower just because I need more than 16GB RAM. Attached is photo of 8GB DDR4 DIMM in the system...if you expand try to match the characteristics.
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