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Black and silver Dell OptiPlex 380 desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 380 desktop PC Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz 4GB DDR3 500GB HD DVD-RW Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit

SKU CH-2CVE-Q6N4A

A desktop computer with a 3.0 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 4 GB DDR3 memory, 500 GB SATA hard drive and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorCore 2 Duo
  • Memory size4 GB DDR3
  • Storage drive500 GB HD
  • GraphicsIntel GMA 4500
  • CPUInel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
  • Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz dual-core processor handles everyday tasks
  • 6 MB L2 cache and 1333 MHz FSB speed up data access
  • 4 GB DDR3 memory supports smooth multitasking
  • 500 GB SATA hard drive stores large media libraries
  • Windows 7 Professional 64-bit pre-installed for business compatibility

Dell OptiPlex 380 desktop PC

This Dell OptiPlex 380 is a compact desktop computer built around an Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at 3.0 GHz with 4 GB of DDR3 memory. It ships with a 500 GB SATA hard drive, a DVD-RW optical drive and Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit pre-installed. Integrated graphics and audio handle everyday display and sound tasks.

Upgrade from older Core 2 or Pentium 4 systems

The 3.0 GHz dual-core CPU with 6 MB L2 cache and a 1333 MHz front-side bus delivers a clear step up from single-core or lower-clocked dual-core machines of the same era. The jump is worth it when you need smoother multitasking on Windows 7 and support for 64-bit applications. It will not satisfy workloads that require modern multi-core performance or current instruction sets.

Standard tower installation with legacy ports

The chassis uses common LGA 775 mounting and 240-pin DDR3 slots, so memory or processor swaps follow familiar desktop procedures. Integrated Intel graphics and the Analog Devices ADI 1984 audio codec require no extra cards for basic use. Watch for the 4 GB memory ceiling imposed by the chipset and the lack of modern high-speed I/O such as USB 3.0 or native SATA 6 Gb/s.

How it compares

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Price $194.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 4 GB DDR3
Lower than about 97% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 4 GB DDR3
Lower than about 95% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name380
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorCore 2 Duo
CPUInel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
CPU model3 GHz
CPU socketLGA 775
Processor cache6 MB L2
CPU bus speed1333 MHz
L2 cache per processor6 MB
Memory
Memory size4 GB DDR3
RAM capacity4 GB DDR3
Memory configuration2 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/2
Storage
Storage drive500 GB HD
SSD storageNo
Hard drive500 GB
Disc driveDVD-RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel GMA 4500
GPUIntegrated Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit

Questions about this item

What form factor and pin count must a replacement memory module have for this OptiPlex 380?

The system uses DIMM 240-pin DDR3 modules, so any upgrade must match that exact form factor and pin count.

Which processor socket does the OptiPlex 380 use, and what cooler clearance should I check before installing a new CPU?

It uses an LGA 775 socket; verify the cooler mounting holes match the 775 pattern and that the cooler height fits inside the chassis.

What type of hard drive interface does the 500 GB drive use, and what should I match when replacing it later?

The installed drive connects via SATA, so a replacement drive must also be a SATA model to work with the motherboard.

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