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Black Dell OptiPlex 5060 desktop tower, new condition

DELL

Dell OptiPlex 5060 Desktop PC i5-8500 3.2GHz 8GB DDR4 1TB SSD Win 11 Pro

SKU CH-3Y1D-474HG

Business desktop with hexa-core Intel i5-8500 at 3.2GHz, 8GB DDR4, 1TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro for office multitasking

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
  • CPU model3.2 GHz

SSD 1TB

  • Hexa-core i5-8500 at 3.2 GHz powers multitasking
  • 1 TB SSD boots Windows 11 Pro in seconds
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory expandable to 64 GB
  • Gigabit Ethernet plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in
  • Intel HD 630 graphics drives dual displays

Dell OptiPlex 5060 Desktop PC

The Dell OptiPlex 5060 is a business-class desktop computer built around a hexa-core Intel Core i5-8500 processor running at 3.2GHz. It comes with 8GB of DDR4 memory and a 1TB solid-state drive for fast boot and load times. Windows 11 Professional is pre-installed and the chassis is finished in black.

Integrated graphics and expansion headroom

Intel HD Graphics 630 handles display output through the integrated video interface, leaving discrete graphics slots free for future upgrades. A single Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port provides wired networking while a Wi-Fi adapter and Bluetooth add wireless connectivity. The platform supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory if workloads demand more capacity.

Suited for office multitasking.

This system fits users who need reliable performance for productivity suites, video conferencing, web browsing and light media editing. Buyers who require dedicated GPU power for 3D rendering, modern gaming or colour-critical workloads should consider a workstation with discrete graphics. The compact desktop form factor also limits internal drive bays compared with tower models.

How it compares

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

Price $226.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 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 capacity8 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

How far can I push the Intel Core i5-8500 at 3.2 GHz before thermal throttling kicks in?

The i5-8500 has a 65 W TDP and the OptiPlex 5060 chassis is rated for that envelope; sustained all-core loads will hit the CPU's own thermal ceiling before the case airflow becomes the bottleneck.

What kind of fan noise and case temperature should I expect after hours of continuous operation?

Dell's business thermal solution keeps the 5060 quiet at idle; under long heavy loads the single system fan ramps up to an audible but office-tolerable level while exhaust air stays warm, not hot.

Since no monitor is included, what video cable and display input do I need to have ready?

You will need a display with HDMI, DisplayPort or VGA input and the matching cable — the integrated Intel HD 630 graphics drives all three ports on the rear I/O panel.

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