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Small black Dell OptiPlex 3050 desktop tower with DVD drive

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 SFF i5-6500 16GB 512GB NVMe Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-5XX1-DFD3H

A compact business desktop with a quad-core i5-6500, 16 GB DDR4 and a fast 512 GB NVMe SSD, ready for office tasks

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Operating System Windows 10 Pro

Memory Capacity 16GB DDR4

SSD 512GB PCIe

HDD None

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles everyday workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 512 GB NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and file access
  • HDMI and DisplayPort outputs drive modern displays
  • Gigabit Ethernet provides reliable wired network connectivity

Compact Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF delivers a 64-bit quad-core Intel i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz with 16GB DDR4 memory and a 512GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD. It ships with a fresh, activated Windows 10 Pro installation and a genuine COA sticker. This small form factor unit suits office tasks, home administration and light productivity workloads. It is not for buyers who need a dedicated graphics card or discrete GPU performance.

Thermals And Power In Daily Use

The integrated Intel HD 530 graphics and 65 W-class processor keep heat output modest inside the slim chassis during typical document, web and video tasks. Fan noise remains low under standard office loads and power draw stays consistent with business-class efficiency expectations. No liquid cooling or high-airflow components are present. It is not for environments that demand sustained heavy compute or silent fanless operation.

Included Accessories And Software Impact

The package provides the desktop tower and a power cord only; no keyboard, mouse or monitor are supplied. Video output relies on one DisplayPort and one HDMI port, so older VGA or DVI displays require an active adapter. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and activated, removing the need for separate licensing steps. It is not for users who expect bundled peripherals or legacy video connectors.

How it compares

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Price $206.99
Cheaper than about 88% 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 drive512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage512 GB 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

How do I install the 512GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD in this OptiPlex 3050 SFF and what step is often missed?

Insert the M.2 drive at an angle into the motherboard slot, secure it with the retention screw, then ensure the BIOS boot order lists the NVMe drive first so Windows 10 Pro loads from it.

What maintenance will the 16GB DDR4 memory and Intel HD 530 graphics need over time?

The DDR4 modules and integrated graphics are solid-state with no moving parts; only occasional dust removal from the heatsink and fan vents is required to maintain thermal performance.

Which limit appears first when the i5-6500 runs at 3.2GHz under sustained load in this small form factor chassis?

Thermal headroom is the first constraint; the compact SFF case and integrated Intel HD 530 share the same cooling zone, so prolonged heavy workloads will throttle before power or memory bandwidth saturates.

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