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DELL Refurbished

DELL NE1-22208 OptiPlex 3060-SFF business desktop i5-8500 16GB 500GB NVMe

SKU CH-ZEAQ-NDNKM MPN NE1-22208

Compact business desktop with a six-core Intel Core i5-8500, 16 GB DDR4 and a 500 GB NVMe drive running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • CPUIntel Core i5-8500 3 GHz
  • 6-core i5-8500 handles multitasking smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR4 keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 500 GB NVMe SSD boots Windows 11 Pro fast
  • Intel UHD 630 drives dual monitors without a discrete card
  • Small-form-factor chassis fits tight office spaces

Dell OptiPlex 3060-SFF Business Desktop

This refurbished Dell OptiPlex 3060-SFF is a small-form-factor business desktop built around an Intel Core i5-8500 six-core processor running at 3.00 GHz. It comes with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 500 GB M.2 NVMe solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed, and graphics are handled by the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 controller.

Suited for office productivity

The system suits office workers handling documents, spreadsheets, browser-based apps and video calls. The six cores and 16 GB of RAM keep multitasking smooth. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance for 3D work, video editing or gaming should look at a different class of machine. The compact chassis also limits internal expansion, so users requiring additional drive bays or add-in cards will need a larger form factor.

500 GB M.2 NVMe boot drive

The single specification that decides fit is the 500 GB M.2 NVMe solid-state drive. It provides fast boot and application loading for the included Windows 11 Pro installation. If your workload demands more local storage than 500 GB, or if you require a 2.5-inch bay for a second drive, this configuration will not meet that need without external solutions.

How it compares

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

Price $413.99
Cheaper than about 85% 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 name3060-SFF
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-8500 3 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
Base clock speed3 GHz
Processor cache9 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU9 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR4
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD
SSD storage500 GB M.2 NVMe
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
GPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Shipping weight6.80 kg
Package size508 × 381 × 254 mm
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro 64-bit

Questions about this item

How do I install the 500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD in the OptiPlex 3060-SFF, and what step is often missed?

Open the SFF chassis, insert the M.2 NVMe drive into the motherboard slot at a slight angle, then secure it with the single retention screw; the step often missed is tightening that screw so the drive stays firmly seated.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16 GB DDR4 memory need later?

The 16 GB DDR4 is soldered or slotted without ECC; if capacity becomes limiting, replace or add matching DDR4 modules — no battery or fan service is tied to the memory itself.

What limit appears first on the Intel UHD Graphics 630 during sustained workloads?

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 shares system memory and thermal headroom with the i5-8500; under sustained load the GPU hits its thermal throttle point before the CPU does.

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