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Small black micro tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 Micro Tower i5-6500T 2.5GHz 8GB DDR4 256GB SATA SSD Win10 Pro Black

SKU CH-Z5SK-7H0SG

Micro tower desktop with Intel Core i5-6500T, 8GB DDR4 and 256GB SATA SSD for compact business use

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • CPUIntel Core i5-6500T 4 Core Processor
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB SATA Hard Drive
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
  • CPU model2.5 GHz
  • Quad-core i5-6500T at 2.5 GHz handles office workloads efficiently
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple business apps responsive
  • 256 GB SATA SSD boots Windows 10 Pro and loads files quickly
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics drives dual monitors without a discrete card
  • 180 W power supply in a compact micro-tower chassis saves desk space

Compact Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro Tower is a compact business desktop built for office environments where space is limited. It runs Windows 10 Pro on an Intel Core i5-6500T quad-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache. The system includes 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SATA solid-state drive for the operating system and applications. A wired keyboard and mouse are supplied in the box.

Office Users Seeking Space Savings

This desktop suits workers who need a small-footprint PC for standard productivity tasks such as document editing, email and web browsing. The integrated Intel HD Graphics drives business displays without a separate graphics card. Buyers who want more storage or the ability to upgrade memory beyond the 8 GB maximum should look at larger form factors. The 180 W power supply and micro tower chassis also limit the addition of discrete expansion cards.

8 GB DDR4 Memory Ceiling

The platform supports a maximum of 8 GB of DDR4 memory, which is already installed. This fixed capacity determines whether the machine can handle your intended workload without future upgrades. If your applications require more memory headroom, a different system architecture will be necessary.

How it compares

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

Price $213.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Storage drive 256 GB SATA Hard Drive
Lower than about 70% of the 3,890 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameOptiplex
Model nameOptiplex 3050
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Processor
CPUIntel Core i5-6500T 4 Core Processor
CPU model2.5 GHz
Processor cache6 MB L3 Cache
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
Max supported RAM8 GB
Storage
Storage drive256 GB SATA Hard Drive
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Drive interfaceSATA
Disc drive detailsNot Included
External bays0
Internal bays0
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Display capabilities2 Displays Supported
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
GPUIntegrated Graphics
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Media slotsMedia Reader Not Included
Video connectors1 HDMI
Rear audio jacks1x Headphone, 1x Microphone, 1x Line In
Power
Power supply180 W
Size & build
Form factorMicro Tower
Overall dimensions7.2 × 1.4 × 7
Product weight2.6 lb (1.18 kg)
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseWired Mouse Included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardWired Keyboard Included

Questions about this item

How is the 256GB SATA SSD installed in the Micro Tower, and what step is often missed?

The drive slides into the internal 2.5-inch bay and connects to a SATA data cable and power connector; the step often missed is securing the drive with the mounting screw so it does not shift.

What maintenance or replacement will the 8GB DDR4 memory need later?

The board supports a maximum of 8 GB DDR4, so the installed memory cannot be expanded; replacement is only needed if a module fails.

What limit appears first under sustained load with the 180W power supply and i5-6500T?

The 180W power supply caps total system draw, so sustained heavy CPU and peripheral loads will hit the power budget before thermal limits.

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