Desktop PC upgrade guides: compatible RAM, SSDs and parts for every major brand, with form factors and real-world limits in plain English.
Upgrading a desktop? Our RAM and SSD compatibility guides cover the essentials, with board detail in the motherboards section.
The OptiPlex 5090 is a 10th/11th Gen Intel business desktop released in 2021. This guide covers RAM compatibility (DDR4, 3200MHz with 11th Gen CPUs), SSD upgrade options including NVMe, and recommended components for maximum performance. Available in SFF (Small Form Factor) and Tower variants, the OptiPlex 5090 supports up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM (4
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The OptiPlex 5070 is a 9th Gen Intel (Coffee Lake-R) business desktop released in 2019. This guide covers RAM compatibility (DDR4-2666), SSD upgrade options including NVMe, and recommended components for maximum performance. Available in SFF (Small Form Factor) and Tower variants, the OptiPlex 5070 supports up to 64GB of DDR4-2666 RAM in the Tower configuration
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The OptiPlex 5060 is a 8th Gen Intel (Coffee Lake) business desktop released in 2018. This guide covers RAM compatibility (DDR4-2666), SSD upgrade options including NVMe, and recommended components for maximum performance. Available in SFF (Small Form Factor) and Tower variants, the OptiPlex 5060 supports up to 64GB of DDR4-2666 RAM in the Tower configuration
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The OptiPlex 5050 is a 7th Gen Intel (Kaby Lake) business desktop released in 2017. This guide covers RAM compatibility (DDR4-2400), SSD upgrade options, and recommended components for maximum performance. Available in SFF (Small Form Factor) and Tower variants, the OptiPlex 5050 supports up to 64GB of DDR4-2400 RAM in the Tower configuration and 32GB
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The OptiPlex 3090 is a 10th/11th Gen Intel business desktop released in 2021. This guide covers RAM compatibility (DDR4-3200), SSD upgrade options including NVMe, and recommended components for maximum performance. Available in SFF (Small Form Factor) and Tower variants, the OptiPlex 3090 supports up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 RAM in the Tower configuration and 64GB
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The OptiPlex 3070 is a 9th Gen Intel (Coffee Lake-R) business desktop released in 2019. This guide covers RAM compatibility (DDR4-2666), SSD upgrade options including NVMe, and recommended components for maximum performance. Available in SFF (Small Form Factor) and Tower variants, the OptiPlex 3070 supports up to 64GB of DDR4-2666 RAM in the Tower configuration
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The OptiPlex 3060 is a 8th Gen Intel (Coffee Lake) business desktop released in 2018. This guide covers RAM compatibility (DDR4-2666), SSD upgrade options including NVMe, and recommended components for maximum performance. Available in SFF (Small Form Factor) and Tower variants, the OptiPlex 3060 supports up to 64GB of DDR4-2666 RAM in the Tower configuration
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The OptiPlex 3050 is a 7th Gen Intel (Kaby Lake) business desktop released in 2017. This guide covers RAM compatibility (DDR4-2400), SSD upgrade options, and recommended components for maximum performance. Available in SFF (Small Form Factor) and Tower variants, the OptiPlex 3050 supports up to 64GB of DDR4-2400 RAM in the Tower configuration and 32GB
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The HP ProDesk series encompasses both the ProDesk 400 and ProDesk 600 lines, popular budget-to-mid-range business desktops available in multiple form factors: Mini (ultra-compact), SFF (Small Form Factor), and Tower. This comprehensive guide covers RAM, SSD, and power supply upgrades across all ProDesk generations. ProDesk models span from 6th generation Intel processors (G4) through 10th
This comprehensive guide covers RAM and SSD upgrade compatibility across the entire product line, helping you identify your exact model and select compatible components for optimal performance. Product Line Overview The product line offers multiple chassis designs and configurations to suit different use cases. From compact office systems to powerful tower computers, each model supports
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