Lenovo ThinkCentre M78

Type 10BS Desktop, from 2014 3 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 32 GB
4 full-size slots
Drives and power
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 4 slots, up to 32 GB seen working.

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

Slots
4 DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1600 240-pin DIMM
Most seen working
32 GB; one machine runs 32 GB
Firmware says
8 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 Lenovo ThinkCentre M78?

Yes. 4 slots, up to 32 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 use?

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

Is this my desktop?

Check the label on the bottom. It should say ThinkCentre M78, and the type code starts with 10BS.