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Maximum RAM on Optiplex 760
I need at less 16GB RAM to run a virtualized envinronment. May I install 16GB DDR3 in my optiplex 760 ?
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Motherboard Model: DELL 0R230R
Motherboard Chipset: Intel Q43 (Eaglelake-QF) + ICH10D
BIOS Version: A16
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) Build 7601
Thanks in Advance
fireberd
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February 23rd, 2019 13:00
According to the Dell published specs, 4GB is maximum.
See This (page 35)
Da_Vinman
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February 23rd, 2019 17:00
From the Intel Q43 specs:
Dual-channel DDR3 memory support
Delivers up to 17 GB/s (DDR3 1066 dual 8.5 GB/s) of bandwidth and 8 GB maximum supported memory size for faster system responsiveness and support of 64-bit computing.
Fred_Oliveira
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fireberd
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February 24th, 2019 03:00
What I reported is the published Dell Spec's. May or may not accept more memory. Dell sometimes does custom implementation of the Intel spec for a chipset.
bmcowboy
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February 24th, 2019 04:00
Hi @Fred_Oliveira ,
Check out this thread with practical test that 8GB RAM as maximum for Optiplex 760.
Fred_Oliveira
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February 24th, 2019 04:00
If the system and OS is 64 bits, it isn't a architectural reason to have a limit of memory to 4 or 8 GB. In theory, it can address 16 Exabytes of RAM. In a older another post, was said that the limit was 4GB, and my optiplex 760 has 8GB working fine. Practical tests are subject to mistakes. Maybe a bios question. My bios is A16, and i didn't found any documentation about it.
I want listen a Dell specialist, please...
fireberd
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February 24th, 2019 05:00
This is a users helping users forum, with a Dell moderator. If you want a Dell tech you will have to call Dell support for your area.
Da_Vinman
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February 24th, 2019 09:00
No, memory maximum limits are a function of the chipset (not the operating system, which you seem to be confused with), and according to Intel, the company that produced your particular chipset, you will not be able to go over 8GB of DDR3.
That is a physical limit, and as posted above, Dell often uses "stripped-down" chipset revisions with lowered specifications, which is why 4GB was posted from the user manual specs.
Solarwinds
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June 19th, 2020 09:00
Hello Fred,
Yes and No.
With Bios revision (A16) a Dell Optiplex 760 will absolutely accept 16gb of memory and it will like it. However, and this is important, the 760 is keyed to only accept DDR2 NON-ECC unbuffered DIMMS. You won't be able to put DDR3 in there, only DDR2.
I've set up 760's with 4x4gb of DDR2 on bios A16 many times. I have yet to try 2x8gb or 4x8gb configurations but can absolutely attest to the fact that a 760 will run 4x4gb of DDR2 memory.
(Whatever you do don't pay 99$ for it).
Best regards, Johnny v4.5
donm4599x
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June 19th, 2020 16:00
Thanks. It's nice to get a really honest feedback from any user on this forum.
EWG83
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August 30th, 2022 13:00
Solarwinds, I have followed what you said. And yet it does not work. What am I doing wrong? Bios A16, 4x4 16GB non-ECC DDR2. All it does is Beep. So my assumption is, that it does not recognize it.
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@Fred_Oliveira
4GB kit (2GBx2)
DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 256Meg x 64 • Part #: CT722584
Dell OptiPlex Series (Desktop Mini-Tower and Small Form Factor)
4 Gig modules do exist. HOWEVER they are not worth buying.
Patriot PSD24G8002
is the only working 4 gig module once bios is updated and totally not worth over $100 per dimm.
High density ram is NEVER working ANY Size ANY speed.