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Small black Dell OptiPlex 3050 desktop tower with DVD drive

DELL

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF Desktop PC i5-6500 3.2 GHz 8GB DDR4 2TB HDD Windows 10 Home Grade B

SKU CH-A7ZJ-73GWQ

Small-form-factor business desktop with a quad-core 3.2 GHz processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory and a 2 TB SATA drive, ready for office tasks

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive2 TB HDD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Operating System Windows 10 Home

Memory Capacity 8GB DDR4

SSD None

HDD 2TB

  • Quad-core 3.2 GHz i5-6500 handles everyday workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 2 TB SATA drive stores large file libraries
  • Windows 10 Home pre-installed and activated
  • HDMI and DisplayPort outputs connect modern displays

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF is a small form factor business desktop powered by an Intel Core i5 6500 quad-core processor running at 3.2 GHz. It includes 8GB of DDR4 memory and a 2TB SATA hard drive. The system ships with Windows 10 Home pre-installed and activated.

Installation notes and common issues

The unit arrives with a fresh Windows 10 installation and a genuine COA sticker attached. Only a power cord is included; no keyboard, mouse or monitor are supplied. Buyers using older VGA or DVI monitors will need an active adapter or special cable because the chassis provides only DisplayPort and HDMI video outputs.

Practical limits of the integrated graphics

Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives the DisplayPort and HDMI ports but lacks legacy analogue outputs. The slim chassis restricts internal expansion to low-profile cards and limits drive bays to SATA devices. The Q170 chipset and DDR4 memory slots define the platform ceiling for future upgrades.

How it compares

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

Price $352.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3050
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPUi5 6500
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
ChipsetIntel Q170
Processor cache6 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR4
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive2 TB HDD
SSD storageNo
Hard drive2 TB
Optical driveDVD-RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPUIntel HD 530
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB ports4
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseNone
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Pre-installed softwareFresh install and activated with Windows 10. Genuine Microsof Windows COA sticker will be attached to the unit.
More details
KeyboardNone

Condition and safety notices

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Condition notice
Grade B units will have some cosmetic blemishes that include scratches and/or other surface imperfections. PC will show dings and/or scratches but does not effect any ports or lid operation. Grade B products are functionally equivalent to Grade A, and will include the same warranty and customer support as Grade A products. Pricing on Grade B products will typically be lower than Grade A products.

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Questions about this item

How do I confirm the Intel HD 530 graphics are working after setup?

Connect a monitor to the HDMI or DisplayPort output, boot into Windows 10 Home, and verify the Intel HD 530 adapter appears in Device Manager with the correct driver version.

What comes in the box and what must I buy separately?

The box contains the Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF desktop and a power cord. A monitor, keyboard, mouse, and any VGA or DVI adapter cables are not included and must be purchased separately.

Which Windows version should I choose for this i5-6500 system?

The unit ships with Windows 10 Home pre-installed and activated; a Windows 11 Pro upgrade is available if you require the newer OS.

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