Dell Inspiron 3252
Desktop, from 2018 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 8 GB
1 full-size 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. One slot, up to 8 GB seen working.
It takes DDR3-1066 full-size sticks (DIMM).
- Slots
- 1 DIMM slot
- Type
- DDR3-1066 240-pin DIMM
- Most seen working
- 8 GB in two or more machines
- Firmware says
- 8 GB maximum
- How sure
- 2 of 2 reports show this layout
See 8 GB DDR3-1066 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.
1 full-size slot
Illustration Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Inspiron 3252?
Yes. One slot, up to 8 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1066 full-size sticks (DIMM).
What type of RAM does the Dell Inspiron 3252 use?
DDR3-1066 full-size sticks (DIMM, 240-pin).
How much RAM can the Dell Inspiron 3252 take?
Machines in the reports run up to 8 GB. That matches the 8 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 Inspiron 3252.