Alienware ASM100

Desktop, from 2015 7 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 16 GB
2 laptop-size slots
SSD, drives and power
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1600 204-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
16 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
16 GB maximum
How sure
7 of 7 reports show this layout
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From 7 reports of this machine in the Linux Hardware Database (CC BY 4.0). Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 laptop-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Alienware ASM100?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Alienware ASM100 use?

DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 204-pin).

How much RAM can the Alienware ASM100 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 16 GB. That matches the 16 GB maximum the firmware reports.

Is this my desktop?

Check the model name on the front or the label of the case. It should read ASM100.