DELL OptiPlex 790 desktop PC Intel Core i5-2400 3.10 GHz 12GB DDR3 500GB HDD

Ready-to-use business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 790 is a compact office tower equipped with an Intel Core i5-2400 quad-core processor running at 3.10 GHz and 12 GB of DDR3 memory. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 drives basic display output without a discrete card. A 500 GB hard drive and a 16X DVD±RW drive handle local storage and legacy media. Gigabit Ethernet, a new USB keyboard and a new USB mouse complete the package. No operating system is installed.

Upgrade path from older Core 2

Moving from a Core 2 Duo or a first-generation Core i5 to this second-generation quad-core CPU delivers a clear step up in multi-threaded throughput for office suites and line-of-business applications. The 12 GB memory configuration already exceeds the 8 GB typical of that era, and the motherboard supports a maximum of 16 GB if workloads grow. Buyers who need solid-state boot speed or more than 500 GB of capacity should plan to add their own drive.

Fits standard office infrastructure

The desktop form factor sits on a desk or shelves in typical business environments and connects to existing monitors via the onboard video outputs. Gigabit Ethernet plugs directly into managed switches without extra adapters. The included USB keyboard and mouse mean no separate peripheral purchase is required. An operating system licence must be sourced and installed before deployment. The 365-day parts and labour warranty covers the hardware during its first year of service.