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Black and silver Dell OptiPlex 9010 micro tower desktop computer

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 9010 Micro Tower i5-3570 3.40GHz 8GB DDR3 500GB HDD Win 10 Home 64-bit

SKU CH-5C20-70B36

A business micro-tower desktop with an Intel Core i5-3570 processor, 8GB DDR3 memory, 500GB hard drive and Windows 10 Home 64-bit

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 3rd Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR3
  • Storage drive500 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4000
  • CPUIntel Core i5-3570
  • Ready for business tasks with Intel Core i5-3570 3.40GHz processor
  • Smooth multitasking backed by 8GB DDR3 memory
  • Ample file storage on 500GB hard drive
  • Pre-installed Windows 10 Home 64-bit for immediate use
  • Space-saving Micro Tower fits tight desk spaces

DELL OptiPlex 9010 Micro Tower for business

The DELL OptiPlex 9010 Micro Tower is a business desktop built around an Intel Core i5-3570 processor running at 3.40GHz. It comes with 8GB of DDR3 memory and a 500GB hard disk drive. Windows 10 Home 64-bit is installed and a DVD±RW optical drive is fitted. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 handles display output.

Sustained workload behaviour with i5-3570

Under continuous load the quad-core i5-3570 maintains its 3.40GHz clock within the Micro Tower thermal envelope. The 8GB DDR3 capacity supports typical office multitasking without excessive paging to the 500GB hard drive. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 shares system memory, so prolonged graphical tasks reduce the RAM available to applications.

Practical limits of the DDR3 platform

The DDR3 memory standard used here caps upgrade potential at the density and speed of third-generation Core processors. The 500GB hard drive provides capacity but lacks the access speed of solid-state storage. Intel HD Graphics 4000 supports DirectX 11 rather than newer APIs, limiting compatibility with modern graphics workloads. Buyers who want more storage or faster memory performance need a different platform.

How it compares

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

Price $98.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR3
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 nameOptiPlex 9010
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 3rd Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-3570
CPU modelIntel Core i5-3570
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR3
RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
Storage
Storage drive500 GB
SSD storageNo
Hard drive500 GB
Disc driveDVD±RW
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Type of screenNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4000
GPUIntel HD Graphics 4000
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks2
Video connectors1 VGA, 2 Display Ports
Rear USB ports6
Rear audio jacks2 ports
Size & build
Form factorMicro Tower
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Questions about this item

How much fan noise and heat does the i5-3570 generate when the OptiPlex 9010 Micro Tower runs all day?

The Micro Tower chassis uses a managed thermal design rated for business duty cycles, so fan noise stays at typical office levels and case temperatures remain within normal operating limits during continuous use.

What display cable and monitor port do I need to connect a screen to the Intel HD Graphics 4000 on this OptiPlex 9010?

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 provides standard video outputs on the rear I/O panel; use a compatible cable such as VGA, DisplayPort or HDMI depending on the specific ports present on your unit and match it to your monitor input.

Will my existing DDR3 memory modules work alongside the 8 GB already installed in this OptiPlex 9010 Micro Tower?

The system uses DDR3 memory; additional modules must be DDR3 and will operate at the speed of the slowest installed kit, so match the existing type for reliable operation.

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