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Compact black Dell 3070 small-form-factor tower with keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL 3070 SFF Desktop PC i5-8500 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD 1TB HDD GT 1030

SKU CH-4DZG-M0TNT

A compact desktop with six-core i5-8500 processor, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD plus 1TB HDD and GT 1030 graphics

  • Hexa-core i5-8500 up to 4.10 GHz for responsive gaming
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles multitasking and streaming
  • Dual storage: 256 GB SSD plus 1 TB HDD for fast boots and large libraries
  • NVIDIA GT 1030 graphics drives esports titles smoothly
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for modern compatibility

Compact SFF Gaming Desktop

The Dell 3070 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop computer built around an Intel Core i5-8500 hexa-core processor running at 3.00GHz base and 4.10GHz boost. It comes equipped with 16GB of DDR4 memory, a 256GB solid-state drive paired with a 1TB hard drive, and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 graphics card. The system ships with Windows 11 Pro and includes a gaming keyboard and mouse bundle.

Entry-level 1080p gaming builds

This configuration suits buyers who want a ready-to-play system for esports titles and lighter 1080p gaming without assembling parts themselves. The included peripherals and operating system lower the barrier to entry. Buyers who need more storage than the combined 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD provide should look at something else. Users targeting modern AAA games at high settings or 1440p resolution will find the graphics card insufficient.

GT 1030 graphics capability

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 is the single component that defines the gaming ceiling for this desktop. It delivers playable frame rates in competitive shooters and older titles at 1080p but lacks the horsepower for demanding current releases. Buyers should match their game library to this performance tier before purchasing.

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Price $258.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How long can the Intel Core i5-8500 sustain its 4.10 GHz turbo before thermal throttling in the 3070 SFF chassis?

The small-form-factor case limits sustained turbo; expect the six-core i5-8500 to drop toward its 3.00 GHz base clock during extended loads.

What noise and heat levels should I expect from the GT 1030 and system fans when the PC runs all day?

The GT 1030 is a low-power card with a small heatsink, so fan noise stays modest; the SFF chassis moves less air, so surface temperatures will feel warm after hours of use.

Does the 3070 SFF include a monitor, or do I need to supply my own display for the GT 1030 outputs?

No monitor is included; you must provide a display with HDMI or DisplayPort input to use the GT 1030 video outputs.

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