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Black Dell OptiPlex 3060 tower with 24 inch monitor keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3060 Desktop PC i5-8500 16GB DDR3 1TB SSD 1TB HDD 24" Monitor Quadro P620 Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-QTC8-4HV0V

A compact desktop with an Intel Core i5-8500, 16 GB DDR3, 1 TB SSD plus 1 TB HDD, NVIDIA Quadro P620 graphics and a 24" monitor running Windows 11 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • CPUIntel 8th Generation Core i5
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Intel Core i5-8500 hexa-core processor powers everyday multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory supports smooth application switching
  • 1 TB SSD plus 1 TB HDD combine fast boot with high capacity
  • NVIDIA Quadro P620 graphics drive the 24" monitor for professional visuals
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with AX200 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

System Summary

The Dell OptiPlex 3060 is a desktop computer built around an Intel Core i5-8500 hexa-core processor and 16 GB of DDR3 memory. It ships with a 1 TB SSD and a 1 TB SATA hard drive plus a 24 inch LCD monitor, wired keyboard and mouse. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the system includes an NVIDIA Quadro P620 graphics card with 2 GB of video memory.

Best-Fit Scenarios

This configuration suits office workers, students and home users who need a complete, ready-to-run setup for web browsing, document editing, video calls and light creative tasks. Buyers who require DDR4 memory, higher graphics performance for modern rendering or more than 32 GB of total memory should consider a different platform. The single 16 GB module leaves one slot open for a straightforward upgrade to the 32 GB maximum.

Deciding Specification

The installed memory uses DDR3 technology in a two-slot motherboard that supports up to 32 GB total. Confirm that your workflow and any planned upgrades are compatible with this memory generation before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $431.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR3
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Year of release2020
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
CPUIntel 8th Generation Core i5
CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
CPU socketLGA 1151
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
Memory configuration16 GB x 1
Total memory slots2
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard drive1 TB
Drive interfaceSATA
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
In the box
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
In the boxWired keyboard and mouse,24 in monitor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Keyboard typeStandard

Questions about this item

Does this system need an external graphics card to run the 24-inch monitor?

No, the included Quadro P620 provides the video outputs for the 24-inch display.

Can I keep my older SATA hard drives and use them with the 1TB SSD and 1TB HDD already installed?

Yes, the board has SATA ports so existing SATA drives can be added alongside the supplied storage.

How can I confirm the 16GB DDR3 memory is recognised after first boot?

Open Task Manager or System Information in Windows 11 Pro and verify 16 GB appears under installed RAM.

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