Dell XPS 8940

Desktop, from 2020 26 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 64 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
Upgradable

Yes. 4 slots, up to 64 GB seen working.

It takes DDR4-2933 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
4 DIMM slots
Type
DDR4-2933 288-pin DIMM
Most seen working
64 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
128 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
SSD slots
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot listed by the firmware
How sure
26 of 26 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 26 hardware reports of this desktop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

4 full-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell XPS 8940?

Yes. 4 slots, up to 64 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2933 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Dell XPS 8940 use?

DDR4-2933 full-size sticks (DIMM, 288-pin).

How much RAM can the Dell XPS 8940 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 64 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 128 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Does the Dell XPS 8940 have an M.2 SSD slot?

Yes. The firmware lists at least 1 M.2 SSD slot, in 26 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 XPS 8940.