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Small black tower desktop with DVD slot and USB keyboard mouse

DELL Refurbished

DELL NE1-21720 3050 i5-7500 16 GB 256 GB business desktop

SKU CH-GERM-V3HBA MPN NE1-21720

A refurbished compact business desktop with a 3.40 GHz Intel Core i5-7500, 16 GB memory and a 256 GB NVMe SSD running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 7th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive256 GB M.2-NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
  • CPUIntel Core i5-7500 (3.4 GHz)
  • Smooth multitasking with 16 GB memory
  • Fast boot and load times from 256 GB NVMe SSD
  • Responsive performance from 3.40 GHz Intel Core i5-7500
  • Ready for business with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
  • Space-saving small form factor fits any workspace

Dell OptiPlex 3050 business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 is a small form factor business desktop built around an Intel Core i5-7500 processor running at 3.40 GHz with 16 GB of memory and a 256 GB M.2-NVMe SSD. It ships with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, a DVDRW drive, USB keyboard and mouse, and relies on integrated Intel HD Graphics 630. No monitor is included.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous workloads the integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 shares system memory with the CPU, so graphics-heavy tasks will reduce bandwidth available to the processor. The slim chassis limits airflow compared with tower designs, which can cause the i5-7500 to throttle during extended high-utilisation periods such as large batch renders or prolonged compile jobs.

Setup checks before ordering

Verify that your display uses a connector supported by the integrated video outputs on this chassis. Confirm the 256 GB NVMe capacity meets your storage needs, as the small form factor may restrict additional internal drives. Ensure your peripherals and network infrastructure are compatible with the provided USB ports and onboard Ethernet. Remember this unit is sold refurbished.

How it compares

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

Price $220.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 2,161 comparable items (median $5,687.99).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 351 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 2,095 comparable items (median 64 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model name3050
Part numberNE1-21720
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 7th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-7500 (3.4 GHz)
CPU modelIntel Core i5-7500
Base clock speed3.4 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM capacity16 GB
Storage
Storage drive256 GB M.2-NVMe SSD
SSD storage256 GB M.2-NVMe
Hard driveNo
Disc driveDVDRW
Optical driveDVDRW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
GPUIntel HD Graphics 630
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Wi-FiNo
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Overall dimensions7 in × 1.4 in × 7.2 in
Product weight2.6 lb (1.18 kg)
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size330 × 330 × 330 mm
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseUSB Mouse
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro 64-bit
More details
KeyboardUSB Keyboard
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

Questions about this item

How loud is the fan on the OptiPlex 3050 when the i5-7500 runs at 3.40 GHz all day?

The small-form-factor chassis uses a single system fan that spins up under sustained load; typical office workloads keep it at a low hum, while continuous heavy compute will raise the noise level noticeably.

Does the 3050 come with a display cable so I can use my existing monitor right away?

The unit includes a USB keyboard and mouse, but no video cable; you will need to supply an HDMI, DisplayPort or VGA lead that matches your monitor’s input.

Can I keep using my older PCIe add-in cards in this OptiPlex 3050?

The slim chassis provides one low-profile PCIe x16 slot and one low-profile PCIe x1 slot, so full-height cards will not fit without a bracket change.

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