Packard Bell IXTREME M5120

Desktop, from 2009 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 6 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 6 GB seen working.

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

Slots
4 DIMM slots
Type
DDR2-800 240-pin DIMM
Most seen working
6 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
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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 Packard Bell IXTREME M5120?

Yes. 4 slots, up to 6 GB seen working. It takes DDR2-800 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Packard Bell IXTREME M5120 use?

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

How much RAM can the Packard Bell IXTREME M5120 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 6 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 IXTREME M5120.

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