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Small black Dell OptiPlex 5070 desktop tower, slim form factor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5070 SFF i7 9700 3.0 8GB 256GB NVMe W10P desktop PC

SKU CH-59J8-JXQQQ

Small-form-factor business desktop with an eight-core Intel Core i7 9700, 8 GB DDR4 and a 256 GB NVMe SSD running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 9th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • ChipsetIntel Q370
  • Eight-core i7-9700 processor handles demanding workloads
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory supports smooth multitasking
  • Windows 10 Pro provides business-grade security and management
  • Compact small-form-factor chassis fits tight desk spaces

OptiPlex 5070 SFF desktop for business use

The Dell OptiPlex 5070 is a Small Form Factor desktop built around an Intel Core i7 9700 eight-core processor running at 3.0 GHz with 12 MB cache. It comes with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 solid-state drive for fast boot and data access. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and activated.

Thermals noise and 65 W power draw

The processor has a 65 W thermal design power suited to the compact chassis. One USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port, five USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports handle peripherals without adding significant heat. Gigabit Ethernet provides wired network connectivity while a universal audio jack and line-out serve basic sound needs. No VGA, DVI or HDMI ports are present, so older displays require an adapter.

Sustained load behaviour in a slim chassis

Under continuous workloads the eight-core CPU maintains its base frequency within the 65 W envelope supported by the SFF cooling solution. The NVMe SSD sustains quick read and write speeds during extended file transfers. Integrated graphics handle multi-monitor productivity tasks without a discrete card. The package includes the desktop and power cord only; monitor, keyboard and mouse are not supplied.

How it compares

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

Price $294.99
Cheaper than about 72% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name5070
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 9th Gen
CPUi7 9700
CPU modelIntel Core i7-9700
ChipsetIntel Q370
Processor cache12 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU12 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR4
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage256 GB PCIe
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
GPUIntel UHD 630
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors2 Display Port
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseNone
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardNone

Condition and safety notices

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Condition notice
Grade A - Desktop will be in good condition. May show minor signs of previous use but will still be in overall perfect working order.

Questions about this item

How do I install the NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD and what step is often missed?

The 256GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD slots into the M.2 connector on the Intel Q370 chipset board and is held by a single screw; the step people miss is enabling the NVMe option in the UEFI before cloning or installing Windows 10 Pro.

What maintenance or replacement will the 8GB DDR4 memory need later?

The two SO-DIMM slots support DDR4 up to the chipset limit; if you need more than 8GB you add matching DDR4 modules rather than replacing the original sticks.

What limit appears first when the i7 9700 runs at 65W for long periods in the small form factor case?

The 65W processor hits the thermal ceiling of the compact chassis before it reaches power or current limits, so sustained loads throttle clock speeds to stay within the cooling capacity.

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