How much RAM does the Lenovo R500 support?

The R500 supports up to 8GB of memory across 2 slot(s), up to 4GB per slot.

What storage drives fit the Lenovo R500?

Compatible drive types: SATA 2.5" Hard Drive, SATA 2.5" SSD.

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SATA 2.5" SSD

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The drive bay size is inferred from the system's reported storage interface.
Compatibility is based on published specifications, not yet confirmed against a manufacturer tool.

SATA 2.5" Hard Drive

This option is out of stock.

The drive bay size is inferred from the system's reported storage interface.
Compatibility is based on published specifications, not yet confirmed against a manufacturer tool.

System specifications for Lenovo R500

Specifications reported for the Lenovo R500.

Memory type: DDR3
Memory slots: 2
Maximum memory: 8GB
Max per slot: 4GB
Rated speed: 1066 MT/s
Chipset: Intel® GM45 Express
Processor: P8700

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Your system

Lenovo R500Storage Upgrades

Change system Auto-detect

8 guaranteed-fit options

Internal drives

Matched to this machine's drive bays and slots.

SATA 2.5" SSD

This option is out of stock.

The drive bay size is inferred from the system's reported storage interface.
Compatibility is based on published specifications, not yet confirmed against a manufacturer tool.

SATA 2.5" Hard Drive

This option is out of stock.

The drive bay size is inferred from the system's reported storage interface.
Compatibility is based on published specifications, not yet confirmed against a manufacturer tool.

System specifications for Lenovo R500

Specifications reported for the Lenovo R500.

Memory type: DDR3
Memory slots: 2
Maximum memory: 8GB
Max per slot: 4GB
Rated speed: 1066 MT/s
Chipset: Intel® GM45 Express
Processor: P8700

Software

Free tools from Seifelden — no purchase needed.

Seifelden Upgrade AssistantFree

Lenovo R500Storage Upgrades

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Internal drives

SATA 2.5" SSD

SATA 2.5" Hard Drive

System specifications for Lenovo R500

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Lenovo R500Storage Upgrades

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Internal drives

SATA 2.5" SSD

SATA 2.5" Hard Drive

System specifications for Lenovo R500

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