Upgrading RAM for the ancient system XPS R450

This has probably been asked and answered before, but I'm having a hard time finding all the information I need in one place.

Through my church, I volunteer teach computer skills and doing my best to upgrade the equipment for people who cannot afford a new system.

Here's what I'm faced with:

Dell Dimension XPS R450

WIN XP Pro version 2002

IIP/448 MHz

384 MB OF RAM

15.7 hard drive NTFS of G

I want to update their RAM wherever possible, but continue to see conflicting views on how high I can go.

In addition, according to my research, I conclude this must SDRAM - i.e. cannot use the DDR I have sitting around - and correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the DIMM form factor required match sticks?  Don't have not cracked the box still - does anyone know how many slots I could watch?

Bottom line - what is the absolute MAX RAM?

I know than most - including me - would say trash box and buy something of the modern era.  But they are very poor people who are lucky to have a PC at all, and that's what I have to work with.

All the tips are greatly appreciated.

Thank you.


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