HP Pro 3120 Microtower PC

Desktop, from 2010 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 4 GB
4 full-size slots
Drives and power
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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. 4 slots, up to 4 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
4 DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1600 240-pin DIMM
Most seen working
4 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
8 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
How sure
2 of 2 reports show this layout
See 8 GB DDR3-1600 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.

4 full-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the HP Pro 3120 Microtower PC?

Yes. 4 slots, up to 4 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the HP Pro 3120 Microtower PC use?

DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM, 240-pin).

How much RAM can the HP Pro 3120 Microtower PC take?

Machines in the reports run up to 4 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 8 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Is this my desktop?

Check the model name on the front or the label of the case. It should read Pro 3120 Microtower PC.