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Black and silver Dell OptiPlex 3010 small-form-factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3010 SFF i7-3770 3.40GHz 16 GB 256 GB SSD desktop PC

SKU CH-7QGD-SWAP6

A compact desktop with a quad-core i7-3770, 16 GB DDR3, 256 GB SSD, DVD-RW, Windows 10 Pro, keyboard and mouse included

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 3rd Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
  • Storage drive2.5 in 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2500
  • ChipsetIntel H61 Express Chipset

Memory Capacity 16GB DDR3

  • Quad-core i7-3770 at 3.40 GHz handles multitasking smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and load times
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit ready for business use
  • Keyboard and mouse included for immediate setup

Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF Desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 3010 is a small form factor desktop computer built for everyday office and home use. It ships with an Intel Core i7-3770 processor running at 3.40 GHz, 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a 2.5-inch 256 GB solid state drive. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed along with a USB keyboard and mouse.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

The system suits students, home-office workers and general users who need a ready-to-go PC for web browsing, document editing and light multitasking. The included DVD±RW drive adds support for optical media. Buyers who want more storage capacity, dedicated graphics performance or a newer DDR memory generation should look at other configurations.

Specification that decides fit

The motherboard uses 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots, so any memory upgrade must be DDR3 modules in that form factor. The 3.40 GHz quad-core processor can reach 3.90 GHz turbo speeds for burst workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 drives both VGA and HDMI video outputs for dual-display setups.

How it compares

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

Price $234.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR3
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3010
Part number3010
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 3rd Gen
CPUIntel 3rd Gen i7-3770 3.4 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i7-3770
ChipsetIntel H61 Express Chipset
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
Memory configuration8 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/2
Max supported RAM16 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 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 memory in the OptiPlex 3010 SFF, and which step is often missed?

Open the small-form-factor case, locate the 240-pin DIMM slots, insert DDR3 modules until the retention clips click, then replace the cover before powering on — skipping the clip check leaves memory unseated.

What component in this desktop will most likely need replacement first?

The DVD±RW optical drive contains moving laser and spindle motors that wear out with repeated disc access, making it the earliest candidate for replacement.

Which limit appears first when the i7-3770 runs at 3.90 GHz Turbo Boost for extended periods?

The small-form-factor chassis and integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 share limited airflow, so thermal throttling reduces clock speeds before power or memory limits are reached.

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