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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 500GB SSD 24" Monitor Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-4ZTR-41DFX

A business desktop with an Intel Core i5-8500, 16 GB DDR3, 500 GB SSD and a 24″ monitor running Windows 11 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • CPUIntel 8th Generation Core i5
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Intel Core i5-8500 hexa-core processor handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory supports multitasking across browser tabs and office apps
  • 500 GB SSD provides fast boot times and responsive file access
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity ready
  • Includes 24 inch monitor, wired keyboard and mouse for immediate setup

Complete Desktop System

The Dell OptiPlex 3060 arrives as a ready-to-use package that includes the tower, a 24-inch monitor, wired keyboard and mouse. An Intel Core i5-8500 processor with six cores works alongside 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a 500 GB SSD running on a SATA interface. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the system provides Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth connectivity.

Home Office and Study Users

This configuration suits people who need a single screen for documents, video calls, web browsing and streaming. Buyers who require multiple displays, discrete graphics for creative workloads, or the ability to install more than 32 GB of memory should consider a different platform.

500 GB SATA SSD

The boot drive is a 500 GB solid-state drive connected via SATA, which determines the maximum sequential transfer rate and the storage ceiling before an additional drive must be added.

How it compares

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

Price $248.99
Cheaper than about 81% 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 storage500 GB
Hard drive500 GB
Drive interfaceSATA
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
In the box
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
In the box5G wifi/bluetooth adapter,wired keyboard and mouse,24 in monitor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Keyboard typeStandard

Questions about this item

Will the LGA 1151 socket motherboard fit inside a standard ATX case?

The OptiPlex 3060 uses a proprietary chassis and motherboard layout; it is not designed for standard ATX cases.

Do I need to install drivers for the Intel Core i5-8500 and DDR3 memory manually?

Windows 11 Pro installs the CPU and chipset drivers automatically during first boot; no manual steps are required.

Can I add a second 16 GB DDR3 module to reach the 32 GB maximum later?

Yes, the board has two DDR3 slots with one occupied, so adding a matching 16 GB DDR3 stick will reach the 32 GB limit.

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