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Black Dell OptiPlex 3060 desktop tower with keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3060 Desktop PC Intel Core i5-8500 16GB DDR3 500GB SSD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-MEC2-2A32H

A compact desktop with an Intel Core i5-8500, 16 GB DDR3 memory and a 500 GB SSD 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 CPU drives responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory handles office workloads smoothly
  • 500 GB SATA SSD provides fast boot and load times
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for modern security and management
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in for cable-free peripheral connections

OptiPlex 3060 for everyday office work

The Dell OptiPlex 3060 desktop is built around an Intel Core i5-8500 processor with six cores and 16 GB of DDR3 memory. It ships with Windows 11 Pro installed and includes a wired keyboard and mouse plus a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapter. This configuration targets home-office users, students and small-business desks that need a ready-to-use system for browsing, email, video calls and document editing.

500 GB SSD and 32 GB memory ceiling

A single 500 GB SATA SSD provides the boot drive and primary storage, delivering quick start-up and application load times for typical workloads. The board offers two memory slots populated with one 16 GB DDR3 module, leaving one slot free and a maximum supported capacity of 32 GB. Users with large media libraries or multiple virtual machines will find the 500 GB limit restrictive and the DDR3 platform prevents faster memory upgrades.

Bundled peripherals and wireless adapter

The package adds a new wired gaming-style keyboard and mouse so the system is usable straight from the box. A 5G Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapter is also included, enabling cable-free network and peripheral connections without occupying internal expansion slots. No additional software suites or recovery media are mentioned in the supplied data.

How it compares

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

Price $297.99
Cheaper than about 72% 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 gaming keyboard and mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Keyboard typeStandard

Questions about this item

Will the Intel Core i5-8500 work with my existing LGA 1151 motherboard if I keep it?

The processor uses the LGA 1151 socket, so it fits motherboards with that socket. The chipset must also support 8th Generation Intel Core CPUs for the system to boot.

How can I confirm the 16 GB DDR3 memory is running correctly after setup?

Open Task Manager, go to the Performance tab, select Memory, and verify the total shows 16 GB and the type lists DDR3.

The listing mentions a keyboard and mouse — are they included, and will I need a separate Wi-Fi adapter?

A wired gaming keyboard and USB mouse are included. A 5G Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapter is also included, so no separate wireless adapter is required.

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