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DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3060 Tower i5-8500 3.0GHz 16GB 512GB SATA DDR4 Windows 10 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-9XVT-DMDSQ

Tower desktop with Intel Core i5-8500 at 3.0 GHz, 16 GB DDR4 memory and 512 GB SATA storage running Windows 10 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • RAM capacity512 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPU model3 GHz
  • Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
  • Ready for business tasks with Intel Core i5-8500 at 3.0GHz
  • Smooth multitasking backed by 16GB DDR4 memory
  • Fast boot and file access via 512GB SATA SSD
  • Professional features included with Windows 10 Pro
  • Compact tower design fits standard office spaces

Tower desktop for business use

The DELL OptiPlex 3060 is a tower desktop computer built around an Intel Core i5-8500 processor running at 3.0GHz. It comes with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SATA solid-state drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed, and no monitor is included in the package.

Suited for standard office workloads

This system suits office environments that need a reliable machine for document editing, web browsing and business applications. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics handles everyday display tasks. Buyers who need a dedicated graphics card for 3D rendering or video editing should consider a different configuration.

SATA storage interface

The 512GB drive connects through the SATA interface rather than a faster protocol. This determines the maximum sequential transfer rate available to the operating system and applications.

How it compares

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

Price $277.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 512 GB DDR4
Higher than about 95% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 512 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 11,342 items is 512 GB.

Specifications

Product
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
CPU model3 GHz
Memory
RAM capacity512 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

How long can the i5-8500 sustain its 3.0 GHz base clock before thermal throttling cuts in?

The Intel Core i5-8500 runs at a 3.0 GHz base frequency; the tower chassis uses an internal heatsink and fan designed to maintain that speed continuously under typical business workloads.

What noise and heat levels should I expect when the OptiPlex 3060 runs all day?

In a quiet office the system fan produces a low, steady hum; surface temperatures on the metal side panel stay warm but safe to touch during extended use.

Which display cable do I need to connect a monitor to the integrated Intel UHD Graphics?

The rear I/O provides DisplayPort and HDMI outputs, so a standard DisplayPort or HDMI cable will carry video from the built-in graphics to your screen.

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