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Black small form factor desktop tower with DVD drive slot

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 SFF desktop PC i3-7100 16GB DDR4 256GB NVMe

SKU CH-2KQY-H8XQK

Small-form-factor business desktop with a 3.90 GHz Intel Core i3-7100, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe SSD, running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i3 7th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB PCIe
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPU modelIntel Core i3-7100
  • Intel Core i3-7100 at 3.90 GHz for responsive everyday computing
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple business apps running smoothly
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD boots Windows 10 Pro in seconds
  • Small form factor fits tight desk spaces without sacrificing ports
  • DVD±RW drive reads and writes legacy optical media

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF Desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 3050 is a small form factor business desktop built around an Intel Core i3-7100 processor running at 3.90GHz. It comes with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB NVMe M.2 solid state drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and a DVD±RW drive is included. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 handles display output.

Office users and home administrators

The system suits office workers and home administrators who need a compact, quiet machine for document editing, web browsing and video conferencing. The SFF chassis fits tight desk spaces and the NVMe drive keeps boot and application loading responsive. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance for CAD, rendering or modern gaming should look elsewhere. The integrated graphics and low-profile design also rule out high-power add-in cards.

16GB DDR4 memory capacity

The 16GB DDR4 configuration is the specification that determines whether this desktop meets your workload requirements. It provides enough headroom for typical multitasking with browser tabs, office suites and background services. If your daily routine involves large datasets, virtual machines or memory-intensive creative applications, this capacity may become a bottleneck. Memory upgrades are possible within the platform limits, but the supplied amount is the deciding factor for immediate use.

How it compares

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

Price $105.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 256 GB PCIe
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i3 7th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i3-7100
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

How often will the 256GB NVMe SSD need replacement under normal use?

The 256GB NVMe SSD has no moving parts and typically lasts for years; replacement is only needed if capacity runs out or a rare controller fault occurs.

Which component hits its limit first during sustained heavy workloads on the i3-7100?

The Intel Core i3-7100 processor reaches its thermal and frequency ceiling before the 16GB DDR4 memory or NVMe storage become bottlenecks.

How loud and hot does the 3050 SFF get when running all day?

The small-form-factor chassis uses a single CPU fan that stays audible but low under constant load; surface temperatures stay warm, not hot, thanks to the 3.90GHz i3-7100's modest power draw.

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