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DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 Micro i5-6500T 16GB 1TB HDD Grade A business desktop

SKU CH-KFSY-R0CBK

A micro business desktop with a quad-core i5-6500T, 16 GB DDR4, 1 TB HDD and Windows 10 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive1 TB HDD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPUIntel Core i5-6500T 2.5 GHz
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • Compact micro form factor saves desk space
  • Quad-core i5-6500T processor handles business workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory supports multitasking
  • 1 TB HDD provides ample storage capacity
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit ready for professional use

Micro Business Desktop

The OptiPlex 3050 Micro is a compact business desktop powered by an Intel Core i5-6500T 2.50 GHz quad-core processor with 6 MB L3 cache. It ships with 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 1 TB HDD for local file storage. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit comes pre-installed and the unit is graded Condition A.

Office Deployments Not GPU Workloads

This system suits offices that need a small footprint PC for document editing, web apps and video conferencing via integrated Intel HD Graphics 530. Buyers who want more storage speed or discrete graphics performance for rendering or CAD should look at something else. The micro chassis limits internal expansion to the existing configuration.

1 TB HDD Primary Storage

The single specification that decides fit is the 1 TB mechanical hard drive as the only internal drive. It provides high capacity but lacks the responsiveness of solid-state storage for boot times and application loading. Verify that workflow requirements accept HDD latency before purchasing.

How it compares

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

Price $201.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 2,161 comparable items (median $5,687.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 351 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 2,095 comparable items (median 64 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3050 Micro
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-6500T 2.5 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500T
Processor cache6 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR4
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive1 TB HDD
SSD storageNo
Hard drive1 TB
Optical driveNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPUIntel HD Graphics 530
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth support4.0
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
Front audio jacks2
Video connectors1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMI 1.4
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorMicro
Overall dimensions7.2 in × 1.4 in × 7 in
Product weight2.6 lb (1.18 kg)
In the box
Pointing deviceYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro 64-bit
More details
Keyboard typeYes

Questions about this item

How do I install extra memory in the OptiPlex 3050 Micro and what step is often missed?

Remove the bottom cover, insert the DDR4 SO-DIMM into the slot, then replace the cover; the step often missed is pressing the module down until both side clips click.

Which part of this 3050 Micro will need replacement first?

The 1 TB mechanical hard drive is the component most likely to require replacement before other parts.

What limit appears first when the i5-6500T runs sustained workloads?

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 shares system memory and reaches its performance ceiling before the processor does.

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