Dell Inspiron 3881
Desktop, from 2020 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 16 GB
2 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. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working.
It takes DDR4-2666 full-size sticks (DIMM).
- Slots
- 2 DIMM slots
- Type
- DDR4-2666 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 8 GB DDR4-2666 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.
2 full-size slots
Illustration Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Inspiron 3881?
Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2666 full-size sticks (DIMM).
What type of RAM does the Dell Inspiron 3881 use?
DDR4-2666 full-size sticks (DIMM, 288-pin).
Does the Dell Inspiron 3881 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 Inspiron 3881.