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Small black rectangular desktop unit with front ports and included wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3080 Micro i5-10500T 16GB 512GB desktop PC

SKU CH-P3J2-DX434

Micro desktop with an Intel Core i5-10500T processor, 16GB DDR4 memory and a 512GB solid-state drive, pre-installed with Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • Included monitorNot included
  • Product typeStudent / Home Office
  • Windows 10 Pro ready for business use
  • Intel Core i5-10500T 6-core processor up to 3.8 GHz
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles multitasking smoothly
  • 512 GB PCIe SSD provides fast storage
  • Micro form factor fits tight spaces

Compact business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3080 Micro is a 2021 small-form-factor PC built around an Intel Core i5-10500T six-core processor running at 2.3 GHz with a 3.8 GHz boost. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 512 GB solid-state drive. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed, making it ready for office tasks, student work or home-office deployment straight from the box. A wired keyboard, mouse and a webcam are included.

Thermals and power

The 35 W processor keeps heat output modest, so the tiny chassis stays cool during typical productivity workloads without loud fan noise. Power draw remains low under normal multitasking, helping reduce running costs in a fleet or single-desk setup. The system supports both Windows 10 and Linux, giving IT teams flexibility without changing thermal behaviour. No liquid cooling or extra airflow planning is required.

Connectivity and daily use

Front and rear ports include four USB 3.1 and two USB 2.0 sockets, a single RJ-45 Ethernet jack, DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4 for dual-display support. A universal audio jack, line-out and a headset combo port handle conferencing and media. The micro footprint fits behind a monitor or on a crowded desk, while the included webcam covers video calls without extra cables.

How it compares

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Price $274.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
In the box
Included monitorNot included

Questions about this item

How is the OptiPlex 3080 Micro installed, and what step do people often miss?

Place the micro chassis on a stable surface, connect the included wired keyboard and mouse to the front or rear USB ports, attach a display via the HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.2 output, plug in the power adapter, then press the power button. Many forget to connect the display before first boot.

What maintenance or replacement will the OptiPlex 3080 Micro need later?

The internal CMOS battery will eventually need replacement to keep system time and BIOS settings. Dust should be cleared from the vents periodically to maintain the 35 W processor cooling. The 16 GB DDR4 memory and 512 GB SSD are not user-serviceable in this micro form factor.

What limit appears first under sustained use on the OptiPlex 3080 Micro?

The 35 W TDP ceiling on the Core i5-10500T is reached first during prolonged heavy workloads, causing the processor to throttle from its 3.8 GHz turbo back toward the 2.3 GHz base to stay within thermal limits.

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