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Compact black micro desktop PC, ultra small form factor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3000 desktop PC i5-12500T 8 GB 256 GB NVMe Black

SKU CH-CYK2-6C5B7

Compact micro desktop with 12th-generation six-core processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory and 256 GB NVMe storage running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Included monitorNot included
  • Product typeStudent / Home Office
  • Compact micro design saves desk space
  • 6-core Intel i5-12500T handles multitasking smoothly
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD boots Windows 11 Pro fast
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory supports everyday workloads

Ultracompact micro desktop for home office

The Dell OptiPlex 3000 is a micro PC built for student and home-office tasks. It runs Windows 11 Pro on a 12th-generation Intel Core i5-12500T hexa-core processor at 2 GHz with 8 GB of DDR4 memory. A 256 GB M.2 PCI Express NVMe 3.0 x4 SSD provides fast storage in a sustainably built chassis.

Buyers needing internal expansion

This desktop suits users who want a small, mountable system for everyday productivity without a bundled display. It is not for buyers who require internal drive bays, add-in cards or a discrete graphics processor. Customers needing more memory or storage than the soldered 8 GB and single 256 GB SSD should consider other form factors.

How it compares

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Price $430.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

What mounting hardware does the OptiPlex 3000 micro chassis require?

The micro chassis supports versatile mounting options including VESA brackets and optional stands; specific hardware depends on the chosen mounting surface.

How is the M.2 NVMe drive installed and what step is often missed?

Insert the 256 GB NVMe 3.0 x4 SSD into the M.2 slot at an angle, press down, and secure with the retention screw — forgetting the screw is the common error.

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