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DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3010 SFF Desktop PC i3-3220 3.30GHz 8 GB DDR3 256 GB SSD 22" Monitor

SKU CH-8X09-7S6E2

Small-form-factor desktop with 3rd Gen Intel Core i3-3220, 8 GB DDR3, 256 GB SSD and 22″ monitor

  • Screen size22 in (55.9 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i3 3rd Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR3 RAM
  • Storage drive2.5 in 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2500
  • ChipsetIntel H61 Express Chipset
  • Ready for work with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit pre-installed
  • Smooth multitasking from 8 GB DDR3 memory
  • Fast boot and load times via 256 GB SSD
  • Compact SFF chassis fits tight desk spaces
  • 22-inch widescreen monitor included for immediate use

Ready-to-use SFF desktop with 22" monitor

This Dell OptiPlex 3010 small form factor system arrives with an Intel Core i3-3220 dual-core processor at 3.30 GHz, 8 GB of DDR3 memory and a 256 GB SATA SSD. Windows 10 Professional 64-bit is pre-installed alongside a DVD±RW drive, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI and VGA outputs, plus a USB keyboard and mouse. The 22-inch widescreen display is included so the PC is ready for immediate deployment.

Suited to office tasks and basic home use

The configuration handles web browsing, document editing, email and legacy business applications without difficulty. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 drives two monitors via HDMI and VGA for expanded desktop space. Buyers who need discrete GPU power for modern 3D workloads, more than 8 GB of system memory, or additional internal drive bays should consider a larger platform.

8 GB DDR3 memory ceiling

The motherboard supports a maximum of 8 GB of DDR3 RAM in the 240-pin DIMM slots, and this unit already ships at that limit. Any future upgrade would require replacing the existing modules rather than adding capacity, so memory requirements should be confirmed before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $343.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Screen size 22 in (55.9 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 2,278 items is 22 in.
Memory size 8 GB DDR3 RAM
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3010
Part numberDual CPU
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i3 3rd Gen
CPUIntel 3rd Gen i3-3220 3.3 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i3-3220
ChipsetIntel H61 Express Chipset
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR3 RAM
RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration4 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/2
Max supported RAM8 GB
Storage
Storage drive2.5 in 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2.5 in 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Disc drive16X DVD±RW Drive
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen size22 in (55.9 cm)
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2500
GPUIntel HD Graphics 2500
GPU modelIntergrated
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
Audio chipIntegrated
Speaker setupInternal Speaker
Connectivity
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11n
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2
Front audio jacks2
PS/2 ports2
Video connectors1 VGA, 1 HDMI
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1x Headphone, 1x Microphone, 1x Line In
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
ChassisSFF
Overall dimensions14.2 × 4.0 × 16.1
In the box
Bundled mouseUSB Mouse
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
In the boxUSB Keyboard + Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Restore Media
More details
KeyboardUSB Keyboard
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

Questions about this item

How do I install the 240-pin DDR3 memory modules in the SFF case, and what step is often missed?

Open the chassis, align the notch on each DIMM with the slot key, press firmly until the retention clips click, then verify 8 GB appears in BIOS; the missed step is forgetting to seat both clips fully.

Which component will likely need replacement first after extended use?

The 16X DVD±RW optical drive contains moving parts that wear out before the 256 GB SSD or the integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500.

What thermal limit appears first when the i3-3220 runs at 3.30 GHz under sustained load in the small form factor?

The compact SFF airflow causes CPU temperatures to hit the throttle point before the 2500 graphics or Gigabit Ethernet become bottlenecks.

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