HP Compaq dx7400 Microtower

Desktop, from 2007 3 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 4 GB
4 full-size slots
Drives and power
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

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

It takes DDR2-800 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
4 DIMM slots
Type
DDR2-800 240-pin DIMM
Most seen working
4 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
4 GB maximum
How sure
3 of 3 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 3 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 HP Compaq dx7400 Microtower?

Yes. 4 slots, up to 4 GB seen working. It takes DDR2-800 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the HP Compaq dx7400 Microtower use?

DDR2-800 full-size sticks (DIMM, 240-pin).

How much RAM can the HP Compaq dx7400 Microtower take?

Machines in the reports run up to 4 GB. That matches the 4 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 Compaq dx7400 Microtower.