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Black Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF desktop tower, compact form factor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3060 SFF desktop PC Intel Core i5-8500 16GB 128GB SSD Windows 11 Home

SKU CH-NAD1-J3A11

Compact small-form-factor desktop with a hexa-core i5-8500, 16GB RAM and a 128GB SSD running Windows 11 Home

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage128 GB
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • CPU modelHexa-Core i5-8500
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Home
  • Six-core i5-8500 handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • 16GB memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 128GB SSD boots Windows 11 Home quickly
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives dual displays via HDMI and DisplayPort
  • Small-form-factor chassis fits tight desk spaces

Compact office desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop built around an Intel Core i5-8500 hexa-core processor. It ships with 16 GB of memory and a 128 GB SSD, running Windows 11 Home out of the box. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives video through HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. This configuration targets everyday office tasks, web browsing and multi-monitor productivity in space-constrained environments.

Upgrade path from older SFF units

The 6-core CPU and 16 GB of RAM deliver a clear step up from dual-core or 8 GB small-form-factor systems still common in deployed fleets. The jump is worth it when users need smoother multitasking across browser tabs, office suites and light business applications. Buyers who need more storage than 128 GB or a discrete graphics card for design workloads should look elsewhere. The two memory slots support up to 64 GB total for future expansion.

Straightforward deployment

The chassis uses tool-less entry for quick access to the memory slots and drive bay. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed and activated, so the unit is ready for domain join or local account setup on first boot. A USB Wi-Fi adapter is included for wireless connectivity where cabling is impractical. The only common snag is the low-profile form factor, which limits add-in cards to half-height models and rules out full-size GPUs.

How it compares

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

Price $159.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 128 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3060
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5
CPU modelHexa-Core i5-8500
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB
Memory slots2
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SSD storage128 GB
Storage configuration128 GB SSD
Drive interfaceSSD
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
GPU modelIntel UHD Graphics 630
Connectivity
Network adapterUSB WiFi Adapter
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home

Questions about this item

What are the physical dimensions of the 3060 SFF chassis so I can check desk clearance?

The OptiPlex 3060 uses a small-form-factor desktop chassis; measure your space against Dell's published SFF specifications for exact height, width and depth.

How do I install the included USB WiFi adapter and which port should I use?

Plug the supplied USB WiFi adapter into any free USB port on the front or rear panel; Windows 11 Home will recognise it automatically and prompt for driver installation if needed.

When should I consider adding more memory to the two available slots?

Add matched modules to the two slots when workloads exceed 16GB; the board supports up to 64GB total.

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