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Small black Dell OptiPlex 3050 Tiny desktop computer

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 Tiny i5-6500T 16GB 256GB desktop PC

SKU CH-FP6P-PXP4V

Tiny desktop with 16 GB DDR4, 256 GB SSD, Intel Core i5-6500T and Windows 11 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500T
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Ultra-compact Tiny form factor fits tight desk spaces
  • Intel Core i5-6500T up to 3.10 GHz handles everyday workloads
  • 16GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 256GB SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit with DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4 supports dual monitors

Tiny form-factor desktop for office users

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 Tiny fits into cramped workspaces while delivering a 6th generation Intel Core i5-6500T processor, 16GB DDR4 memory and a 256GB SSD. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, a keyboard and a mouse so it is ready for immediate deployment. Buyers who need a tower with internal drive bays or discrete graphics should look elsewhere.

16GB DDR4 and 256GB SSD capacity

Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 RAM keeps multiple business applications and browser tabs responsive without swapping. The 256GB solid-state drive boots Windows 11 Pro quickly and holds the operating system plus a moderate document library. Large media archives or extensive local databases will exceed the available space.

Bundled keyboard, mouse and AC adapter

A wired keyboard and mouse are included so no separate input devices are required. The external AC adapter powers the unit without an internal PSU, keeping the chassis small. No additional software suites or recovery media are mentioned in the specifications.

How it compares

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

Price $164.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 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 capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

Can I keep using my older monitors with the DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4 ports on this OptiPlex 3050?

Yes, the system provides one DisplayPort 1.2 and one HDMI 1.4 output, so any monitor with those inputs will work without adapters.

How can I verify the Intel Core i5-6500T is running at its 3.10 GHz turbo speed after I set it up?

Open Task Manager in Windows 11 Pro, select the Performance tab and watch the CPU frequency readout while a load is applied; it should reach 3.10 GHz.

Do the included keyboard and mouse connect via the USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports, and is the AC adapter the only power item I need?

The wired keyboard and mouse use the USB ports — either 2.0 or 3.0 — and the supplied AC adapter is the sole power brick required.

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