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

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 SFF i5-6500 3.2GHz 16GB DDR4 256GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD Windows 10

SKU CH-A3EM-7XM7T

Small-form-factor business desktop with a 3.2 GHz quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR4 and a 256 GB NVMe M.2 SSD for fast boot and load times

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Operating System Windows 10 Home

Memory Capacity 16GB DDR4

SSD 256GB PCIe

HDD None

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD boots Windows 10 fast
  • HDMI plus DisplayPort connect modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet gives wired 1000 Mbps throughput

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF Business Desktop

This small-form-factor desktop runs a 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor with 6 MB L3 cache. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 solid-state drive provide responsive performance for everyday office applications. It ships with a fresh installation of Windows 10 Home and a genuine Microsoft COA sticker attached to the chassis.

Thermals Power and Noise

The compact SFF chassis houses the 65 W processor and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 without a discrete graphics card, keeping power draw modest during typical business workloads. A single system fan cools the internal components; acoustic output remains low enough for quiet office environments under normal use. Gigabit Ethernet connectivity adds minimal thermal load during sustained network transfers.

Bundled Accessories and Software Impact

The included power cord enables immediate deployment without sourcing a proprietary cable. Windows 10 Home is pre-activated, removing the need for initial licence configuration and allowing users to begin work straight away. No keyboard, mouse or display are supplied, so buyers who need input devices or a monitor must obtain them separately. The absence of VGA and DVI ports means adapters are required for legacy display connections.

How it compares

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Price $195.99
Cheaper than about 90% 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 drive256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage256 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 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 256GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD into the OptiPlex 3050 SFF, and which step is often missed?

Open the chassis, insert the M.2 drive into the motherboard slot at an angle, then secure it with the retention screw; the step often missed is fastening that screw, which leaves the drive unseated.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16GB DDR4 memory need later?

The DDR4 modules are solid-state and require no scheduled replacement; only a future capacity upgrade would involve swapping them out.

What limit appears first on the Intel HD 530 graphics under sustained load?

The integrated GPU shares system memory and thermal headroom with the CPU, so extended heavy workloads hit thermal throttling before the graphics engine itself saturates.

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