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DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3060 SFF i5-8500 16GB 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-1E3R-DMSCS

A compact desktop with a six-core Intel i5-8500, 16 GB of memory and a 256 GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • CPU modelHexa-Core i5-8500
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Hexa-core i5-8500 handles multitasking smoothly with six cores
  • 16 GB RAM supports multiple apps without slowdown
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows 11 Pro quickly
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives dual displays via HDMI and DisplayPort
  • Expandable to 64 GB memory across two slots

Compact desktop for everyday work

The Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF fits small spaces and runs Windows 11 Pro out of the box. A hexa-core Intel Core i5-8500 processor and 16 GB of memory handle office applications, web browsing and video calls without delay. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives two displays through HDMI and DisplayPort. A 256 GB SSD keeps boot and load times short.

Small form factor with dual video outputs

The black chassis uses a space-saving layout that suits cluttered desks or VESA mounts. Two memory slots are populated to 16 GB and support up to 64 GB if you add modules later. HDMI and DisplayPort are native on the board so no adapters are needed for twin monitors. A USB Wi-Fi adapter provides wireless connectivity without occupying an internal slot.

Step up from older dual-core or mechanical-drive PCs

Replacing a system with fewer cores or a spinning hard drive gives a noticeable lift in responsiveness and multitasking headroom. The 6-core CPU and solid-state storage make the jump worthwhile for general productivity, remote learning or light content tasks. Buyers who need discrete graphics, more than two displays or specialised expansion cards should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $166.99
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 256 GB
Lower than about 80% 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 storage256 GB
Storage configuration256 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 Pro

Questions about this item

What display interfaces does the OptiPlex 3060 SFF provide for the Intel UHD Graphics 630?

The system includes an HDMI port and a DisplayPort driven by the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630.

Which expansion slots and drive bays are available inside the 3060 SFF chassis?

The small form factor case offers two memory slots, a half-height PCIe slot and a 2.5-inch drive bay for the 256 GB SSD.

How is the USB WiFi adapter installed and what step is often missed?

Plug the adapter into any free USB port, then install the driver from Windows Update or the Dell support site; the step often missed is enabling the wireless radio in Windows settings after the driver loads.

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