Dell OptiPlex 3050
Desktop, from 2017 61 hardware reports
Which case is yours? The two cases take different memory. A micro or mini case is the size of a hardback book and runs from a laptop-style power brick.
Memory
Up to 32 GB
2 full-size slots
Memory
Up to 32 GB
2 laptop-size slots
SSD
1+ M.2
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot
Drives and power
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable
Yes. 2 slots, up to 32 GB seen working.
It takes DDR4-2400 full-size sticks (DIMM).
- Slots
- 2 DIMM slots
- Type
- DDR4-2400 288-pin DIMM
- Most seen working
- 32 GB in two or more machines
- Firmware says
- 32 GB maximum
- SSD slots
- At least 1 M.2 SSD slot listed by the firmware
- How sure
- 32 of 61 reports show this layout
See 16 GB DDR4-2400 DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.
Worked out from 61 hardware reports of this desktop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
2 full-size slots
Illustration Upgradable
Yes. 2 slots, up to 32 GB seen working.
It takes DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
- Slots
- 2 SO-DIMM slots
- Type
- DDR4-2400 260-pin SO-DIMM
- Most seen working
- 32 GB
- How sure
- 29 of 61 reports show this layout
See 16 GB DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.
Worked out from 61 hardware reports of this desktop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
2 laptop-size slots
Illustration Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell OptiPlex 3050?
Yes. 2 slots, up to 32 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2400 full-size sticks (DIMM).
What type of RAM does the Dell OptiPlex 3050 use?
DDR4-2400 full-size sticks (DIMM, 288-pin).
How much RAM can the Dell OptiPlex 3050 take?
Machines in the reports run up to 32 GB. That matches the 32 GB maximum the firmware reports.
Does the Dell OptiPlex 3050 have an M.2 SSD slot?
Yes. The firmware lists at least 1 M.2 SSD slot, in 61 reports. Some firmware leaves a slot out, so there may be more.
Is this my desktop?
Check the model name on the front or the label of the case. It should read OptiPlex 3050.