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DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5060 Micro i5-8400T 1.7GHz 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-YN6Y-BK6KZ

A compact business desktop with an Intel Core i5 1.7 GHz processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD running Windows 10 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • RAM capacity256 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPU model1.7 GHz
  • Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
  • Compact micro form factor saves desk space
  • Intel Core i5-8400T at 1.7 GHz handles everyday workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • Windows 10 Pro delivers business-ready security and management

Micro business desktop for office tasks

The DELL OptiPlex 5060 Micro is a compact desktop computer built around an Intel Core i5 8th Gen processor running at 1.70GHz. It ships with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB SSD, providing a responsive platform for everyday productivity applications. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and ready for domain join and management features. This unit suits small offices, reception desks or any workspace where space is limited.

Low thermal output and quiet operation

The micro form factor and 1.7GHz processor keep heat generation modest during typical office workloads such as document editing, web browsing and video calls. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics eliminates a discrete card, reducing both power draw and acoustic profile. The system runs Windows 10 Pro efficiently on the supplied 16GB DDR4 and 256GB SSD without stressing the cooling solution. Fan noise remains unobtrusive in quiet environments.

Fits tight spaces and simplifies deployment

The tiny chassis mounts behind a monitor or tucks into a desk cubby, freeing valuable surface area for peripherals and paperwork. No monitor is included, so buyers choose the display that matches their ergonomic needs. The 256GB SSD handles the operating system and core applications, while cloud storage or a network share can supplement capacity for large media libraries. Windows 10 Pro supports centralised management tools for IT teams.

How it compares

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

Price $224.99
Cheaper than about 85% 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 i5 8th Gen
CPU model1.7 GHz
Memory
RAM capacity256 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

How do I open the OptiPlex 5060 Micro case to add more DDR4 memory, and which step is often missed?

Release the latch on the side panel, swing it open, then press the retention clips on the SO-DIMM slots — the step many skip is clicking both clips fully home so the modules seat at the correct angle.

Which component in this 16GB 256GB configuration is most likely to need replacement first?

The 256GB SSD has a finite write endurance; under heavy daily workloads it will reach its program-erase limit before the soldered DDR4 or the i5-8400T processor degrade.

What performance limit appears first when the i5-8400T runs at 1.7GHz continuously in the Micro chassis?

The small internal heatsink and single fan saturate quickly, so the CPU reduces its clock speed to stay within thermal limits before power or memory bandwidth become bottlenecks.

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