Alienware Aurora R6
Desktop, from 2017 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 16 GB
4 full-size slots
SSD
1+ M.2
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot
Drives and power
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Only 2 machines reported so far, so this answer rests on few examples. Check the label or open the panel before you buy.
Upgradable
Yes. 4 slots, up to 16 GB seen working.
It takes DDR4-2400 full-size sticks (DIMM).
- Slots
- 4 DIMM slots
- Type
- DDR4-2400 288-pin DIMM
- Most seen working
- 16 GB; one machine runs 16 GB
- Firmware says
- 64 GB maximum
- SSD slots
- At least 1 M.2 SSD slot listed by the firmware
- How sure
- 2 of 2 reports show this layout
See 4 GB DDR4-2400 DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.
Worked out from 2 hardware reports of this desktop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
4 full-size slots
Illustration Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Alienware Aurora R6?
Yes. 4 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2400 full-size sticks (DIMM).
What type of RAM does the Alienware Aurora R6 use?
DDR4-2400 full-size sticks (DIMM, 288-pin).
Does the Alienware Aurora R6 have an M.2 SSD slot?
Yes. The firmware lists at least 1 M.2 SSD slot, in 2 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 Aurora R6.