Intel NUC NUC12DCMi7

Mini PC, from 2021 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 64 GB
2 laptop-size slots
SSD
3+ M.2
At least 3 M.2 SSD slots
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 64 GB seen working.

It takes DDR4-3200 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR4-3200 260-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
64 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
32 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
SSD slots
At least 3 M.2 SSD slots listed by the firmware
How sure
2 of 2 reports show this layout
See 32 GB DDR4-3200 SO-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.

2 laptop-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Intel NUC NUC12DCMi7?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 64 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-3200 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Intel NUC NUC12DCMi7 use?

DDR4-3200 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 260-pin).

How much RAM can the Intel NUC NUC12DCMi7 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 64 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 32 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Does the Intel NUC NUC12DCMi7 have an M.2 SSD slot?

Yes. The firmware lists at least 3 M.2 SSD slots, 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 NUC12DCMi7.