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Small black Dell OptiPlex 3050 desktop tower, compact form factor, matte finish

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 SFF i5-6500 16GB 2TB HDD Windows 10

SKU CH-0M69-XN6NT

Small-form-factor business desktop with a quad-core 3.2 GHz processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 2 TB SATA hard drive running Windows 10 Home

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive2 TB HDD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Operating System Windows 10 Home

Memory Capacity 16GB DDR4

SSD None

HDD 2TB

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles everyday workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 2 TB SATA drive stores large file libraries
  • Windows 10 Home pre-installed and activated out of the box
  • HDMI plus DisplayPort drive modern monitors without adapters

Compact Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop built around a 64-bit quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2 TB SATA hard drive. Windows 10 Home is pre-installed and activated with a genuine Microsoft COA sticker attached to the chassis. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives one DisplayPort and one HDMI output.

Included Accessories and Software Impact

The package supplies only the desktop unit and a power cord; no keyboard, mouse or monitor are provided. A DVD-RW optical drive is fitted internally for legacy media access. The fresh Windows 10 installation is ready to use immediately, and the COA sticker allows a future upgrade to Windows 11 Pro if desired. Four USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports handle peripheral connectivity.

Display and Connectivity Limits

Video output is restricted to DisplayPort and HDMI; the system lacks VGA or DVI ports, so older monitors require an active adapter or converter cable. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 is suitable for general business applications but not for demanding 3D workloads. Network access relies on a single Gigabit Ethernet port; no wireless or Bluetooth capability is included. The small-form-factor chassis limits internal expansion space for additional cards or drives.

How it compares

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

Price $385.99
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 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

Will the 2TB SATA hard drive need replacement after heavy daily use?

The 2TB SATA hard drive is a mechanical component; under continuous workloads it will eventually wear and should be monitored for SMART alerts.

What limits sustained performance first on the i5-6500?

The 65 W quad-core CPU hits its thermal ceiling before the 16GB DDR4 or integrated HD 530 graphics become bottlenecks.

How loud and hot does the small-form-factor chassis get when running all day?

The compact case relies on a single system fan; expect noticeable airflow noise and warm exhaust after extended full-load sessions.

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