Intel DQ77KB

Motherboard, from 2012 3 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 16 GB
2 laptop-size slots
SSD slots
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1600 204-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
16 GB; one machine runs 16 GB
Firmware says
16 GB maximum
How sure
3 of 3 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 3 hardware reports of this motherboard. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 laptop-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Intel DQ77KB?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Intel DQ77KB use?

DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 204-pin).

Is this my motherboard?

The model name is printed on the board, usually between the memory slots or near the CPU socket. In Windows, open System Information and look at "BaseBoard Product"; it should read DQ77KB.

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