Dell Precision 5820 Tower X-Series

Desktop, from 2019 10 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 128 GB
8 full-size slots
Drives and power
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Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 8 slots, up to 128 GB seen working.

It takes DDR4-2666 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
8 DIMM slots
Type
DDR4-2666 288-pin DIMM
Most seen working
128 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
3072 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
How sure
10 of 10 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 10 hardware reports of this desktop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

8 full-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Precision 5820 Tower X-Series?

Yes. 8 slots, up to 128 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2666 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Dell Precision 5820 Tower X-Series use?

DDR4-2666 full-size sticks (DIMM, 288-pin).

How much RAM can the Dell Precision 5820 Tower X-Series take?

Machines in the reports run up to 128 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 3072 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Is this my desktop?

Check the model name on the front or the label of the case. It should read Precision 5820 Tower X-Series.