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Black Dell OptiPlex 3060 tower desktop with keyboard mouse and RGB speakers

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3060 Desktop PC i5-8500 32GB DDR4 1TB SSD 1TB HDD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-GEWQ-DSXP0

A business desktop with an Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB DDR4 memory, 1TB SSD plus 1TB HDD and Windows 11 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • RAM capacity32 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • CPUIntel 8th Generation Core i5
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorDesktop
  • Intel Core i5-8500 hexa-core CPU drives responsive multitasking
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory handles heavy workloads smoothly
  • 1 TB SSD plus 1 TB HDD gives fast boot and vast storage
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ready
  • Includes wired keyboard, mouse and RGB speakers for instant setup

Ready-to-use desktop for office and home

The Dell OptiPlex 3060 arrives with Windows 11 Pro already installed and an Intel Core i5-8500 processor paired with 32 GB of DDR4 memory. It targets buyers who want a working system for browsing, video calls, email and streaming without assembling parts themselves.

Bundled peripherals extend the setup

A 5G Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapter adds wireless connectivity, while a new wired gaming keyboard, USB mouse and RGB speakers complete the workstation out of the box. These accessories remove the need to source input devices or audio separately.

Compact chassis with dual-drive storage

The black desktop case houses both a 1 TB SSD and a 1 TB SATA hard drive, giving fast boot space plus high-capacity file storage in one unit. Two memory slots are present and the 32 GB maximum is already populated, so further RAM upgrades are not possible.

How it compares

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

Price $487.99
Typical for this category: the median of 14,711 items is $494.99.
RAM capacity 32 GB DDR4
Higher than about 70% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 1 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 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
RAM capacity32 GB DDR4
Memory configuration32 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 box5G wifi/bluetooth adapter,wired gaming keyboard and mouse,RGB speakers
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Keyboard typeStandard

Questions about this item

Can I upgrade the memory beyond the 32 GB DDR4 installed?

The board has two slots and the maximum supported capacity is 32 GB, so no further memory upgrade is possible.

What limits performance first when the i5-8500 runs flat out for hours?

The processor will reach its thermal ceiling before the 1 TB SATA SSD or the 1 TB SATA HDD become bottlenecks.

How loud and hot does the OptiPlex 3060 get during all-day use?

The small-form-factor chassis relies on a single internal fan; under sustained load the CPU area warms noticeably and fan noise becomes audible in a quiet room.

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