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DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 Tiny desktop PC i5-6500T 8GB 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-S2XD-48CJ0

Ultra-compact desktop with 6th Gen Intel Core i5, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, dual video outputs and four USB 3.0 ports

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500T
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Ultra-compact Tiny form factor saves desk space
  • Intel Core i5-6500T up to 3.10 GHz handles everyday workloads
  • 8GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 256GB SSD boots Windows 11 Pro quickly
  • DisplayPort 1.2 plus HDMI 1.4 drive dual monitors

Compact Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 Tiny desktop PC is built around a 6th generation Intel Core i5-6500T processor with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.10 GHz. It ships with 8GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB solid-state drive running Windows 11 Pro 64-bit. The micro form factor measures only a few centimetres wide, making it easy to mount behind a monitor or tuck into a crowded desk. Keyboard and mouse are included in the box.

Office Workers and Space-Constrained Setups

This system suits office workers, reception desks, and education labs that need a quiet, reliable Windows 11 machine for browser-based apps, document editing, and video calls. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance for CAD, rendering, or gaming should look at a larger tower with a dedicated GPU. Users requiring more than 8GB of memory or multiple internal drives will find the Tiny chassis limiting.

256GB SSD Boot Drive

The single 256GB solid-state drive holds the operating system and a modest working set of files. If your workflow involves large media libraries, virtual machines, or extensive local databases, the capacity will fill quickly and there is no second internal bay for expansion. External USB 3.0 storage can supplement space, but the internal limit is the deciding factor for primary storage needs.

How it compares

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

Price $138.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500T
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How do I mount this Tiny desktop and which cable do I plug into the DisplayPort 1.2 for video?

Use the VESA mount holes on the back to attach it behind a monitor, then connect your display cable to the DisplayPort 1.2 port for video output.

Which components can I upgrade later and what type of memory does the board accept?

The unit has one SO-DIMM slot for DDR4 memory and an M.2 slot for a 256 GB SSD; both are user-accessible after removing the bottom cover.

What thermal limit appears first when the i5-6500T runs at 3.10 GHz for long periods in this chassis?

The compact Tiny cooler reaches its thermal ceiling before the CPU hits its maximum turbo, so sustained loads will throttle clock speeds to stay within the chassis limits.

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