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Black Dell OptiPlex 3010 small form factor desktop with silver accents, keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3010 SFF Desktop PC i5-3470 3.20GHz 4GB DDR3 1TB HDD

SKU CH-31AY-N3VRA

Small-form-factor desktop with a 3.20 GHz quad-core processor, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, 1 TB hard drive, DVD±RW drive, Wi-Fi, HDMI output, Windows 10 Pro, keyboard and mouse included

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 3rd Gen
  • Memory size4 GB DDR3 RAM
  • Storage drive3.5 in 1 TB Hard Drive
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2500
  • ChipsetIntel H61 Express Chipset

Memory Capacity 4GB DDR3

  • Quad-core i5-3470 at 3.20 GHz handles multi-tasking
  • 4 GB DDR3 memory with room to expand to 16 GB
  • 1 TB 3.5-inch hard drive stores large file collections
  • DVD±RW drive reads and writes optical media
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit pre-installed with keyboard and mouse

Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF Desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 3010 small form factor desktop arrives new with an Intel 3rd Gen i5-3470 3.20GHz quad-core processor, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, and a 3.5" 1TB hard drive. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed alongside a DVD±RW drive, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and both VGA and HDMI outputs. A USB keyboard and mouse are included in the box.

Suited for office tasks and legacy software

The system handles web browsing, document editing, and older business applications comfortably. Buyers who need more than 4 GB of memory for modern multitasking, faster boot times from an SSD, or discrete graphics for gaming should look at other configurations.

4 GB DDR3 RAM is the deciding spec

Only DDR3 modules in the 240-pin DIMM form factor are compatible with this platform, and the board supports a maximum of 16 GB total. If your workflow requires higher capacity or a newer memory standard, this desktop will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $149.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 4 GB DDR3 RAM
Lower than about 97% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 4 GB DDR3
Lower than about 95% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3010
Part number3010
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 3rd Gen
CPUIntel 3rd Gen i5-3470 3.2 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i5-3470
ChipsetIntel H61 Express Chipset
Memory
Memory size4 GB DDR3 RAM
RAM capacity4 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration2 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/2
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
Storage drive3.5 in 1 TB Hard Drive
SSD storageNo
Hard drive1 TB
Storage configuration3.5 in 1 TB Hard Drive
Disc driveDVD±RW Drive
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
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
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseUSB Mouse
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
In the boxUSB Keyboard + Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Pre Installed
More details
KeyboardUSB Keyboard
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

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Questions about this item

How do I install additional DDR3 memory in the Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF, and which slot mistake should I avoid?

Open the small form factor case, locate the 240-pin DIMM slots, and insert modules until the retention clips click; the common error is not pressing firmly enough on both ends, leaving the stick partially seated.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3.5-inch 1 TB hard drive and DVD±RW drive need over time?

The mechanical hard drive may eventually develop bad sectors or fail, requiring a fresh drive and Windows 10 Pro reinstallation, while the optical drive can suffer laser degradation that prevents reading or writing discs.

What thermal or power limit appears first when the Intel Core i5-3470 runs at sustained 3.60 GHz turbo speeds?

The small form factor chassis restricts airflow, so the CPU typically hits its thermal ceiling first, causing the processor to throttle below the 3.60 GHz turbo frequency to stay within safe temperatures.

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