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Small black Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 SFF i5-6500 16GB 1TB NVMe Win10 Pro Grade B

SKU CH-CR2S-XCDH0

Small-form-factor desktop with a quad-core 3.2 GHz processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 1 TB NVMe drive for fast boot and file access

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Operating System Windows 10 Pro

Memory Capacity 16GB DDR4

SSD 1TB PCIe

HDD None

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles everyday workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 1 TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD delivers fast boot and data access
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed with genuine COA sticker
  • Gigabit Ethernet plus HDMI and DisplayPort for wired network and dual-display setup

Business SFF desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 is a small-form-factor desktop built around a 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor with 6 MB L3 cache. It ships with 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 1 TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD for fast boot and load times. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives the display outputs. Windows 10 Pro comes pre-installed and activated with a genuine COA sticker.

Office users needing legacy video support should

This system suits general business tasks, web browsing and multi-monitor productivity via its single DisplayPort and HDMI outputs. It has no VGA or DVI connectors, so buyers with older monitors must source an active adapter. The compact chassis limits internal expansion, and no keyboard or mouse is included in the package.

Ready-to-run Windows environment included

A fresh Windows 10 Pro installation is activated and ready for immediate use, removing the need for separate licensing or setup time. The bundle provides only the desktop tower and a power cord; no display, keyboard, mouse or additional software titles are supplied.

How it compares

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

Price $341.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 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 size16 GB DDR4
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage1 TB PCIe
Hard driveNo
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 Pro
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

What cables or adapters do I need to connect the DisplayPort 1 or HDMI 1 outputs to my older VGA or DVI monitor?

This unit has no VGA or DVI ports. You will need an active DisplayPort-to-VGA or DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter, or an HDMI-to-VGA/DVI adapter, to use an older monitor.

Will the Intel HD 530 integrated graphics and Gigabit Ethernet work with my existing Windows 7-era peripherals and network switch?

Yes. The Intel HD 530 supports legacy display adapters via DisplayPort or HDMI, and the 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is fully backward compatible with older switches and cabling.

How can I verify the 16 GB DDR4 memory and 1 TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD are recognised and performing correctly after first boot?

Open Task Manager > Performance to confirm 16 GB DDR4 and the 1 TB NVMe SSD appear. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic and check SSD health in Settings > System > Storage > Drive health.

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