HP Pro Tower 290 G9 Desktop PC

Desktop, from 2022 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 48 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 48 GB seen working.

It takes DDR4-2666 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
2 DIMM slots
Type
DDR4-2666 288-pin DIMM
Most seen working
48 GB; one machine runs 48 GB
Firmware says
128 GB maximum
SSD slots
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot listed by the firmware
How sure
2 of 2 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 2 hardware reports of this desktop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 full-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 Desktop PC?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 48 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2666 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 Desktop PC use?

DDR4-2666 full-size sticks (DIMM, 288-pin).

Does the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 Desktop PC 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 Pro Tower 290 G9 Desktop PC.