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Compact black and silver desktop tower with USB keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7010 SFF desktop PC i5-3470s 2.9GHz 8GB DDR3 512GB SSD

SKU CH-4FQ5-8KCFJ

A compact small-form-factor desktop with a quad-core Intel i5 processor, 8 GB of DDR3 memory and a 512 GB solid-state drive for responsive everyday computing

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 3rd Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
  • Storage drive2.5 in 512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2500
  • ChipsetIntel Q77
  • Quad-core Intel i5-3470s handles multitasking smoothly
  • 512 GB SSD delivers fast boot and load times
  • 8 GB DDR3 memory supports everyday productivity
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit pre-installed for business features
  • Small form factor saves desk space with DVD-RW drive

Dell OptiPlex 7010 SFF desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 7010 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop built around a 3rd Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-3470s running at 2.90 GHz with a 3.60 GHz turbo boost. It ships with 8 GB of DDR3 RAM and a 2.5-inch 512 GB solid-state drive. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit comes pre-installed alongside a DVD-RW drive, USB keyboard and USB mouse. The compact black-and-silver chassis suits home-office and student environments where desk space is limited.

DDR3 memory limits and SFF expansion

The system uses 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots and the supplier notes configurations up to 32 GB, so the practical ceiling for this platform is 32 GB of DDR3 memory. Integrated Intel Graphics 2500 handles display output but lacks discrete-video performance headroom. The small-form-factor case restricts add-in cards to low-profile dimensions and limits internal drive bays to the existing 2.5-inch SSD and optical drive. Gigabit Ethernet provides wired networking at up to 1 Gbps without additional hardware.

Upgrade path from mechanical drives

Replacing a traditional hard-drive desktop with this 512 GB SSD yields dramatically faster boot times, application launches and file transfers. Moving from a dual-core system to the quad-core i5-3470s adds four threads for smoother multitasking across office suites, web browsers and light creative workloads. The jump is worthwhile when the current machine feels sluggish on everyday tasks and the budget favours a compact, ready-to-use Windows 10 Pro package over a bare-bones build.

How it compares

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Price $195.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR3
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name7010
Part number7010
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 3rd Gen
CPU3rd Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-3470s 2.9 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i5-3470S
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel Q77
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration2 GB x 4
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/4
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
Storage drive2.5 in 512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2.5 in 512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical driveDVD-R/RW
Second disc drive typeDVD±RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2500
GPUIntel Graphics 2500
GPU modelIntergrated
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
Audio chipIntegrated
Connectivity
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-Fi802.11 WiFI
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
PS/2 ports2
Video connectors1 VGA, 2 Display Ports
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1
Rear audio jacks1x Headphone, 1x Microphone, 1x Line In
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
ChassisSmall Form Factor
Overall dimensions11.4 × 3.7 × 12.3
Product weight12 lb (5.44 kg)
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseUSB
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
In the boxUSB Keyboard + Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Pro Installed
More details
KeyboardUSB
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB DDR3 RAM option for this OptiPlex 7010 SFF?

The 8 GB DDR3 configuration suits everyday office work and web browsing. Selecting 16 GB or the maximum 32 GB DDR3 provides more headroom for heavier multitasking or memory-intensive applications. All options use 240-pin DIMM modules.

What does the i5-3470s 2.9 GHz quad-core processor with 3.60 GHz Turbo Boost deliver in daily use?

The 3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3470s runs at a 2.90 GHz base clock and can reach 3.60 GHz on up to four threads when thermal headroom allows, giving responsive performance for typical business and home office workloads.

How does the integrated Intel Graphics 2500 perform for display output on this SFF desktop?

The Intel Graphics 2500 handles standard office applications, video playback, and multi-monitor productivity across the available video ports. It is not intended for modern 3D gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering workloads.

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