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Small black Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF desktop tower with DVD drive

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3060 SFF desktop PC i5-8500 3.0GHz 16GB DDR4 500GB NVMe Win 10 Pro

SKU CH-CSGY-TM3S3

A compact business desktop with a six-core Intel Core i5-8500 at 3.0 GHz, 16 GB DDR4 memory, 500 GB NVMe solid-state storage, DVD+/-RW optical drive and Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • CPU model3 GHz
  • Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
  • Ready for business tasks with Intel Core i5-8500 3.0 GHz 6-core processor
  • Smooth multitasking from 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz memory
  • Ultra-fast boot and load times via 500 GB NVMe SSD
  • Professional features with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit pre-installed
  • Compact SFF chassis fits tight workspaces and includes keyboard, mouse, Wi-Fi adapter

Compact Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF is a small form factor desktop built for office environments. It ships new with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-8500 six-core processor running at 3.0 GHz with 4.1 GHz turbo, 16 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz memory, and a 500 GB NVMe SSD. A DVD+/-RW drive, wired keyboard, mouse, and WiFi adapter are included in the bundle.

Build Integration

The slim chassis fits onto crowded desks or into tight mounting spaces while providing eight USB ports, a single RJ-45 jack, and a display output for monitor connection. Onboard Intel graphics and a single gigabit Ethernet controller handle everyday video and network needs without requiring a discrete card. The included WiFi adapter adds wireless flexibility where cabling is impractical.

Ideal Users

This system suits businesses deploying standard productivity workstations for document editing, web apps, and legacy software that runs on Windows 10 Pro. Buyers who need more storage capacity, discrete graphics performance, or a newer operating system should look at other configurations. The small form factor also limits internal expansion compared to larger towers.

How it compares

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

Price $667.99
Pricier than about 61% 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 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3060
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5
CPU model3 GHz
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage500 GB
Disc driveDVD+/-RW
Optical driveDVD+R/RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

Does the 3.0 GHz Core i5-8500 hit thermal limits in the small form factor chassis under sustained loads?

The SFF chassis and integrated cooler are built for the 6-core processor at its 3.0 GHz base and 4.1 GHz turbo speeds during typical business workloads.

How loud and hot does the system get when running all day on Windows 10 Pro?

Fan noise stays at office-ambient levels and case temperatures remain comfortable for desk-side use during extended business sessions.

Do I need to supply my own display to use the onboard video outputs?

Yes, no monitor is included so you must connect your own display to the onboard video ports.

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