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Small black Dell OptiPlex 3050 desktop tower with DVD drive

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 SFF i5-6500 16GB 1TB SSD desktop PC

SKU CH-4WH8-YJHX2

Small-form-factor business desktop with a quad-core 3.2 GHz processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 1 TB solid-state drive running Windows 10 Home

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

Operating System Windows 10 Home

Memory Capacity 16GB DDR4

SSD 1TB

HDD None

  • Quad-core 3.2 GHz i5-6500 handles everyday workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 1 TB SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • HDMI and DisplayPort support dual-monitor setups
  • Windows 10 Home pre-installed and activated

Small-form-factor desktop for office tasks

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF packs an Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor running at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 1 TB SSD into a slim black chassis. It ships with a fresh Windows 10 Home installation and a genuine Microsoft COA sticker, ready for business applications or home productivity. Buyers who need discrete graphics or additional internal drive bays should look elsewhere.

Thermals power and noise in daily use

The small form factor relies on integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 and the efficient 65 W processor to keep heat output modest during typical office workloads. A single system fan manages airflow through the compact layout, so acoustic levels stay low while the 1 TB SSD eliminates mechanical drive noise. The included power cord connects to the internal supply rated for the configured components.

Accessories and software impact

The bundle provides only the desktop unit and a power cord; no keyboard, mouse or monitor are included. Video output is limited to one DisplayPort and one HDMI port, so older VGA or DVI displays require an active adapter. Windows 10 Home is pre-activated, and the supplier notes a Windows 11 Pro upgrade path is available for organisations that need it.

How it compares

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

Price $389.99
Cheaper than about 59% 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 SSD
SSD storage1 TB
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 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 install the 1TB SSD into the OptiPlex 3050 SFF, and what step is often missed?

Mount the 1TB SSD in the internal drive bay using the caddy and screws, connect the data and power cables, then initialise and format the drive in Windows Disk Management before use — the step many skip.

What maintenance or replacement will the OptiPlex 3050 SFF need later?

The CMOS battery on the motherboard will eventually need replacement to keep BIOS settings and system time, and the CPU cooler dust should be cleared periodically to maintain thermal performance.

What limit appears first on the OptiPlex 3050 SFF under sustained heavy workloads?

The Intel HD 530 integrated graphics shares 16GB DDR4 system memory and has no dedicated VRAM, so graphics-intensive tasks hit the shared memory ceiling before the i5-6500 3.2GHz CPU reaches its thermal ceiling.

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