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Black tower desktop with DVD writer and front ports

DELL

DELL i5-7500 3.4GHz 8GB 500GB desktop PC

SKU CH-QCBZ-63MYE MPN i5-7500

A tower desktop running Windows 10 Pro with a 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5 7th Gen processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory, 500 GB hard drive and integrated Intel HD Graphics 630

  • Screen size1.6 in (4.06 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 7th Gen
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
  • CPU model3.4 GHz
  • Hard drive500 GB
  • Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
  • Ready for business with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed
  • Responsive multitasking from Intel Core i5 at 3.40 GHz
  • Expansive connectivity via 10 USB ports for peripherals
  • Compact tower fits tight spaces at 6.1" wide
  • Shared graphics memory uses system DDR4 for everyday tasks

Core i5 business tower

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT is a new desktop computer built around an Intel Core i5 7th Gen 3.40GHz processor with 8 GB of DDR4 SDRAM and a 500 GB hard drive. It ships with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit and uses integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 with shared graphics memory. A DVD-Writer and ten USB ports (six USB 2.0, four USB 3.0) handle legacy media and peripherals.

Office users needing standard connectivity

This tower suits workers who rely on HDMI and DisplayPort for dual monitors, multiple USB devices and wired networking in a managed environment. Buyers who need wireless LAN, a dedicated graphics card or a solid-state drive should look elsewhere. The compact 13.8" x 6.1" x 10.8" chassis limits internal expansion compared with larger form factors.

500 GB mechanical drive

The single 500 GB HDD determines storage capacity and responsiveness for the operating system and applications. No additional drive bays or M.2 slots are described in the specifications. If your workflow requires faster boot times or larger local datasets, this drive configuration will not meet that need.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $227.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Screen size 1.6 in (4.06 cm)
Lower than about 99% of the 2,278 comparable items (median 22 in).

Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 7th Gen
CPU model3.4 GHz
Storage
Hard drive500 GB
Display
Screen size1.6 in (4.06 cm)
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

How do I add more RAM to the OptiPlex 3050 tower, and which step do people often miss?

Open the side panel, press the retention clips on the two DDR4 slots, insert the module until it clicks, then replace the cover; the step most people miss is pressing both clips back fully so the stick locks in place.

What part of this desktop will need replacement first after a few years of daily use?

The 500 GB mechanical hard drive is the component most likely to wear out; swapping it for a solid-state drive later will also make the system noticeably faster.

Which limit appears first when the i5-7500 runs at full load for a long period in this chassis?

The shared Intel HD Graphics 630 uses system memory, so sustained heavy graphics work will hit the 8 GB DDR4 ceiling before the processor thermal throttle engages.

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