We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Refurbished Dell OptiPlex 5050 small form factor desktop in black finish

DELL Refurbished

DELL 051791322253-R OptiPlex 5050 business desktop i5-7400 16GB 256GB SSD

SKU CH-CF6R-ZCQ6V MPN 051791322253-R

Refurbished small-form-factor business desktop with an Intel Core i5-7400, 16 GB DDR4 and a 256 GB SSD running Windows 10 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 7th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
  • CPUIntel Core i5-7400 3.4 GHz
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • Quad-core i5-7400 handles office multitasking smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR4 keeps many apps open at once
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows 10 Pro fast
  • Small form factor fits tight desk spaces
  • Tool-less chassis makes future upgrades simple

OptiPlex 5050 business desktop

The OptiPlex 5050 is a refurbished small form factor business desktop built around an Intel Core i5-7400 quad-core processor running at 3.40 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD for the operating system and applications. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 handles display output and Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The slim chassis uses a compact internal layout designed for office environments where space and quiet operation matter. Intel HD Graphics 630 is integrated into the processor, so there is no separate graphics card adding heat or fan noise. Typical business workloads such as document editing, web browsing and video conferencing keep the system within its standard thermal envelope.

Build fit and expansion

The small form factor case limits internal expansion to low-profile cards and a single 2.5-inch drive bay already occupied by the SSD. Tool-less access to the side panel allows straightforward memory upgrades within the two DDR4 slots. External connectivity covers the essential ports for monitors, peripherals and wired networking without requiring additional adapters.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Business & Office Desktops, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $303.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 2,161 comparable items (median $5,687.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 351 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 2,095 comparable items (median 64 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name5050
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 7th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-7400 3.4 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i5-7400
Base clock speed3 GHz
Processor cache6 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR4
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive256 GB SSD
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
GPUIntel HD Graphics 630
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiUSB WiFi
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Shipping weight6.80 kg
Package size508 × 381 × 254 mm
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro 64-bit

Questions about this item

How do I open the OptiPlex 5050 small form factor chassis to add memory?

Remove the side panel using the tool-less latch, then insert DDR4 modules into the available slots; the step often missed is pressing each module down until both retention clips click audibly.

Which components in this 5050 desktop are most likely to need replacement after several years?

The 256 GB SSD and the internal CMOS battery are the parts that typically wear out first; DDR4 memory and the integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 rarely require service.

What performance limit appears first when the i5-7400 runs at 3.40 GHz under a sustained heavy load?

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 thermal ceiling is reached before the CPU hits its own throttle point, causing graphics clock reduction during prolonged 3D or video workloads.

More in Business & Office Desktops

Similar items