Lenovo S500

Type 10HS Desktop, from 2015 5 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 8 GB
2 full-size slots
Drives and power
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Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 8 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1333 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
2 DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1333 240-pin DIMM
Most seen working
8 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
16 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
How sure
5 of 5 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 5 hardware reports of this desktop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 full-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Lenovo S500?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 8 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1333 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Lenovo S500 use?

DDR3-1333 full-size sticks (DIMM, 240-pin).

How much RAM can the Lenovo S500 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 8 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 16 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Is this my desktop?

Check the label on the bottom. It should say S500, and the type code starts with 10HS.