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Black Dell OptiPlex 5050 tower desktop computer

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5050 Tower i7-6700 3.4GHz 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD Windows 10 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-46TZ-ZZ36S

Tower desktop with Intel Core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz, 16 GB DDR4 memory and 256 GB SSD running Windows 10 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • RAM capacity256 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
  • CPU model3.4 GHz
  • Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
  • Ready for business tasks with Intel Core i7-6700 at 3.40GHz
  • Smooth multitasking supported by 16GB DDR4 memory
  • Fast boot and load times from 256GB SSD
  • Professional features with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed
  • Compact tower design fits standard office spaces

Dell OptiPlex 5050 Tower for Business Users

This Dell OptiPlex 5050 Tower desktop is built for office environments that need reliable daily computing. It runs on an Intel Core i7-6700 processor at 3.4 GHz with 16 GB of DDR4 memory. A 256 GB SSD provides fast boot times and responsive application loading. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed for professional features and security.

Thermals and Power in Typical Office Use

The tower chassis allows steady airflow for the Intel Core i7-6700 and integrated Intel HD Graphics during standard workloads. Fan noise stays low when handling documents, web browsing and video calls. Power draw remains moderate without a discrete graphics card. The system is not suited for sustained heavy rendering or gaming that would push thermals higher.

Windows 10 Pro and No Monitor Included

Windows 10 Pro adds business-oriented tools such as BitLocker encryption and remote desktop access. The 256 GB SSD and 16 GB DDR4 memory work together to keep the OS responsive. No display is bundled, so buyers must provide their own monitor. The configuration does not meet the needs of users who require a dedicated GPU or larger storage capacity.

How it compares

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

Price $161.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 256 GB DDR4
Higher than about 92% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
CPU model3.4 GHz
Memory
RAM capacity256 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

How do I install extra DDR4 memory in the tower, and which step do people often miss?

Open the side panel, locate the four DIMM slots, insert the DDR4 modules until the retention clips click on both ends, then press each module firmly a second time to ensure full seating — the second press is the step most often skipped.

What maintenance or replacement will the 256 GB SSD need later?

The 256 GB SSD has no moving parts, so no scheduled maintenance is required; replacement is only necessary if the drive fails or you need more capacity.

What limit appears first when the Core i7-6700 runs at 3.4 GHz under sustained load?

The integrated Intel HD Graphics shares system memory and thermal budget with the CPU, so graphics-intensive workloads hit the shared thermal ceiling before the processor reaches its own frequency wall.

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