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Black and silver mini-tower desktop with DVD-RW drive

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 9020 Tower i5-4570 16 GB DDR3 256 GB SSD 1 TB HDD DVD-RW desktop PC

SKU CH-432X-0ASKG

Tower desktop with a 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4570, 16 GB DDR3 RAM, 256 GB SSD plus 1 TB HDD, DVD-RW and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
  • Storage drive2.5 in 256 GB Solid State + 3.5 in 1 TB Hard Drive
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4600
  • ChipsetIntel Q86 Chipset

HDD 1TB

  • Quad-core i5-4570 3.40 GHz handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD plus 1 TB HDD gives fast boot and ample storage
  • Integrated Intel Graphics 4600 drives dual displays without a discrete card
  • Gigabit Ethernet and DVD±RW provide wired networking and optical media access

Desktop PC for Home and Student Use

This Dell OptiPlex 9020 tower is a desktop computer built for everyday productivity. It runs Windows 10 Professional on a 4th generation Intel Core i5-4570 quad-core processor at 3.20 GHz with 16 GB of DDR3 memory. A 256 GB solid-state drive handles the operating system and applications while a 1 TB hard drive provides bulk storage. Integrated Intel Graphics 4600 drives the display outputs and a DVD±RW drive reads and writes optical media. Gigabit Ethernet and USB keyboard and mouse complete the package for home or student environments.

Suits General Office Tasks.

The system suits users who need a reliable machine for web browsing, document editing, email and light multitasking. Buyers who want more storage capacity than the combined 256 GB SSD and 1 TB HDD provide should look elsewhere. The integrated graphics cannot meet the needs of modern gaming, video editing or 3D rendering workloads. The DDR3 memory platform limits upgrade headroom for users who anticipate requiring 32 GB or more of RAM in the future.

16 GB DDR3 Memory Decides Compatibility

The computer ships with 16 GB of DDR3 desktop memory installed in 240-pin DIMM slots. This memory generation and form factor determine whether the system can accept additional modules you may already own or plan to purchase. If your workflow demands a different memory type or higher speeds than DDR3 provides, this desktop will not match those requirements. Verify your memory compatibility needs against the DDR3 standard before committing to this platform.

How it compares

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

Price $215.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR3
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name9020
Part number9020
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
CPU4th Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-4570 3.4 GHz
CPU model3.2 GHz
ChipsetIntel Q86 Chipset
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration4 GB x 4
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/4
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
Storage drive2.5 in 256 GB Solid State + 3.5 in 1 TB Hard Drive
SSD storage256 GB
Hard drive1 TB
Disc drive16X DVD±RW Drive
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical driveDVD+R/RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4600
GPUIntel Graphics 4600
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
Audio chipIntegrated
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11n
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
PS/2 ports2
Video connectors1 VGA, 2 Display Ports
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1x Headphone, 1x Microphone, 1x Line In
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
Overall dimensions14.2 × 6.9 × 16.8
In the box
Bundled mouseUSB
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Pro Restore Media
More details
KeyboardUSB
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

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Questions about this item

How do I install additional DDR3 memory in the 240-pin DIMM slots and what step is often missed?

Power off the PC, open the Mini Tower case, align the notch on the DDR3 module with the 240-pin slot, press firmly until the retention clips click, then enter the BIOS to verify the new capacity is recognised.

Which components will likely need replacement after several years of daily use?

The 3.5-inch 1 TB hard drive and the 16X DVD±RW drive contain moving parts that wear out first; the 2.5-inch 256 GB solid-state drive and the 16 GB DDR3 memory have no moving parts and typically last longer.

What performance limit appears first when the Intel Core i5-4570 runs at 3.20 GHz under sustained heavy load?

The integrated Intel Graphics 4600 shares system memory and thermal headroom with the CPU, so graphics-intensive tasks hit thermal throttling or memory bandwidth limits before the four cores reach their maximum turbo frequency.

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