Dell Precision WorkStation 490
Desktop, from 2006 5 hardware reports
Memory
Soldered
No slot to add more
Drives and power
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
2 of 5 machines sold under this name show 4 slots instead of 0. That is usually the smaller case. Count the slots inside yours before you buy.
Depends on the configuration
It depends on the configuration.
The reports show more than one memory layout for this desktop. Check the label or the system information before you buy.
- Slots
- None
- Firmware says
- 32 GB maximum
- How sure
- 2 of 5 reports show this layout
Worked out from 5 hardware reports of this desktop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
All soldered
Illustration Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Precision WorkStation 490?
It depends on the configuration: the reports show more than one memory layout for this desktop.
Is this my desktop?
Check the model name on the front or the label of the case. It should read Precision WorkStation 490.