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Small black Dell OptiPlex 3050 desktop tower, compact form factor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 SFF i5-6500 3.2 GHz 8GB DDR4 256GB SSD Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-374J-MZW4Y

A compact business desktop with a quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz, 8 GB DDR4 memory, 256 GB SSD storage and Windows 10 Pro pre-installed

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Operating System Windows 10 Pro

Memory Capacity 8GB DDR4

SSD 256GB

HDD None

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles office workloads smoothly
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and activated for business use
  • HDMI and DisplayPort outputs support dual-monitor setups

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF is a small form factor desktop built for business environments. It ships with a 64-bit quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.2 GHz and 8GB of DDR4 memory. A 256GB SSD provides the primary storage. Windows 10 Pro comes pre-installed and activated with a genuine COA sticker attached to the chassis.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated GPU shares system memory, so heavy graphical workloads reduce the RAM available to applications. The compact SFF chassis limits internal airflow compared to larger towers, which can cause component temperatures to rise during extended periods of high CPU utilisation. The Intel Q170 chipset manages platform I/O for stable operation under continuous business workloads.

Installation and Common Issues

The unit includes a power cord and arrives with a fresh Windows 10 Pro installation, so initial setup only requires connecting a display and peripherals. Video output is limited to one DisplayPort and one HDMI port; there are no VGA or DVI connectors, so older monitors will need an active adapter or replacement cable. Four USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports handle most peripheral needs. Buyers needing legacy video ports or additional internal expansion slots should consider a different form factor.

How it compares

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Price $159.99
Cheaper than about 92% 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 drive256 GB SSD
SSD storage256 GB
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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