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Black Dell OptiPlex 5060 desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5060 Desktop PC i5-8500 3.2GHz 16GB DDR4 1TB SSD Win 11 Pro

SKU CH-YA47-4PG4W

Business desktop with six-core Intel i5-8500 at 3.2 GHz, 16 GB DDR4, 1 TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
  • CPU model3.2 GHz

SSD 1TB

  • Hexa-core i5-8500 at 3.2 GHz powers demanding multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles heavy workloads smoothly
  • 1 TB SSD boots Windows 11 Pro in seconds
  • Gigabit Ethernet plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth keep you connected
  • Expandable to 64 GB RAM for future upgrades

Dell OptiPlex 5060 Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 5060 is a compact business desktop built around a hexa-core Intel Core i5-8500 running at 3.2GHz. It ships with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 1TB solid-state drive as the primary boot device. Windows 11 Professional is pre-installed and the integrated Intel HD 630 graphics drive the video output. Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity are included.

Upgrade from older mechanical storage

Replacing a hard-drive-based PC with this 1TB SSD cuts boot and application load times dramatically. The six-core processor handles multi-threaded office workloads and concurrent browser tabs far better than dual-core predecessors. The jump is worth it when daily tasks involve several productivity apps, video calls or large spreadsheets running simultaneously.

Suits office workers, students

This configuration fits users who need a reliable, quiet machine for document editing, cloud services, video conferencing and light media editing. Buyers who require a discrete graphics card for 3D rendering, CAD or gaming should look elsewhere. The small form factor also limits internal expansion, so anyone planning multiple add-in cards or additional 3.5-inch drives will need a larger chassis.

How it compares

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

Price $244.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 1 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name5060
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Performance
Spindle speed7,200 rpm
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
CPU model3.2 GHz
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

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Questions about this item

What physical space does the OptiPlex 5060 desktop tower require on or under a desk?

The 5060 uses a standard desktop tower chassis in black; measure your available shelf or floor area against the unit's footprint before placing it.

Which steps are required to install the Intel Core i5-8500 system and where do people commonly go wrong?

Connect the power cord, attach a monitor via the integrated video ports, plug in the RJ45 cable or enable the Wi-Fi 5G adapter, then power on to complete the Windows 11 Pro setup; skipping the wired or wireless network connection leaves updates and activation incomplete.

When will the 16 GB DDR4 memory or 1 TB SSD need upgrading, and what are the limits?

The board supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 across its slots, so additional modules can be added later; the 1 TB solid-state drive is the primary boot device and can be supplemented with another drive when capacity runs low.

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