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Compact black small-form-factor desktop tower with front USB-C and DVD slot

DELL Refurbished

DELL NE1-22226 OptiPlex 7070 SFF business desktop i5-9500 16GB 500GB NVMe

SKU CH-QJKH-2MZHT MPN NE1-22226

A compact business desktop with a six-core Intel processor, 16 GB memory, 500 GB NVMe storage and Windows 11 Pro pre-installed

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 9th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive500 GB NVMe SSD
  • CPUCore i5-9500
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB NVMe
  • Six-core Intel i5-9500 handles multi-threaded workloads smoothly
  • 16 GB memory keeps many business apps open together
  • 500 GB NVMe storage boots Windows 11 Pro quickly
  • Compact 11.4 x 3.65 x 11.5 inch chassis fits tight desks
  • Front USB-C plus four rear USB 3.1 ports connect peripherals fast

Compact business desktop for office workloads

The OptiPlex 7070 SFF pairs a six-core Intel Core i5-9500 processor running at 3.0GHz with 16GB of memory and a 500GB NVMe SSD. Its small-form-factor chassis fits tight desk spaces while delivering the responsiveness expected from a modern Windows 11 Pro workstation. A DVD drive and bundled USB keyboard and mouse complete the ready-to-deploy package.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The slim chassis relies on an internal fan assembly that keeps the 65-watt processor within thermal limits during typical productivity tasks. Acoustic output remains low enough for open-plan offices, and the power supply draws only what the configured components require. No liquid cooling or supplementary fans are included.

500GB NVMe capacity defines the storage limit

The single solid-state drive provides 500GB of fast boot and application storage with no additional drive bays populated. Buyers who need more capacity or a second drive for data separation should verify upgrade options before purchase. The NVMe interface is the only high-speed storage path available.

How it compares

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

Price $428.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name7070-SFF
Product typeDesktop PC
Recommended useWork / Business
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 9th Gen
CPUCore i5-9500
CPU modelIntel Core i5-9500
CPU socketLGA 1151
Processor cache9 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU9 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM capacity16 GB
Storage
Storage drive500 GB NVMe SSD
SSD storage500 GB NVMe
Disc driveDVD
Optical driveDVD-ROM
Audio & video
Audio chipIntegrated
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0
Front audio jacks1 x Universal audio jack
Video connectors2 x DisplayPort 1.2
Rear USB ports4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1 x Line-out audio
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Overall dimensions11.4 in × 3.65 in × 11.5 in
Product weight11.6 lb (5.26 kg)
Shipping weight6.80 kg
Package size508 × 381 × 254 mm
In the box
Bundled mouseUSB Mouse
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
More details
KeyboardUSB Keyboard
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

Questions about this item

How do I install the 500GB NVMe SSD into the OptiPlex 7070 SFF and what step is often missed?

Open the chassis, insert the NVMe drive into the M.2 slot on the motherboard at a slight angle, then secure it with the single retention screw; the step many miss is fastening that screw before closing the case.

Which component in this 7070 SFF will most likely need replacement after several years of daily use?

The DVD optical drive is the only moving part and its laser or tray mechanism typically wears out first; the NVMe SSD, 16GB memory and integrated audio have no moving parts.

What thermal limit appears first when the Core i5-9500 runs sustained heavy workloads in this small form factor?

The compact 11.4 x 3.65 x 11.5 inch chassis restricts airflow, so the CPU hits its thermal throttle point before the 500GB NVMe SSD or memory reach any temperature limit.

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