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Black and silver Dell OptiPlex 9020 mini tower with DVD-RW drive

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 9020 Tower i5-4570 3.2GHz 16GB 256GB SSD desktop PC

SKU CH-TX5K-HDYB2

A compact tower desktop with a quad-core Intel i5-4570 processor, 16 GB DDR3 memory and a 256 GB SSD, ready for everyday office tasks

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
  • Storage drive2.5 in 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4600
  • ChipsetIntel Q86 Chipset
  • Quad-core i5-4570 handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows 10 Pro quickly
  • Gigabit Ethernet provides wired network speed
  • USB keyboard and mouse included for immediate use

OptiPlex 9020 Tower for Home Office

The Dell OptiPlex 9020 Tower is a desktop computer built for student and home-office workloads. It ships with a 4th Generation Intel Core i5-4570 quad-core processor running at 3.2 GHz, 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a 256 GB 2.5-inch solid state drive. Windows 10 Professional 64-bit is pre-installed with a restore media kit included.

Thermals Noise and Power in Daily Use

Integrated Intel Graphics 4600 handles display output without a discrete graphics card, keeping power draw modest during typical office tasks. The tower chassis uses internal airflow to cool the processor and SSD under light loads. A 16X DVD±RW drive adds only occasional mechanical noise when reading or writing optical media.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous multi-threaded work the quad-core processor maintains its base frequency while the DDR3 memory subsystem provides stable bandwidth for business applications. The solid state drive delivers consistent read and write speeds without thermal throttling during extended file transfers. Gigabit Ethernet ensures reliable network throughput for prolonged backup or cloud-sync sessions.

How it compares

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Price $191.99
Cheaper than about 90% 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 Drive (SSD)
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
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 the 240-pin DDR3 memory modules in the OptiPlex 9020 Tower, and what step is often missed?

Power off and unplug the system, open the chassis, align the notch on each DIMM with the slot key, press firmly until the retention clips click, then verify 16 GB appears in BIOS before closing the case.

What maintenance or replacement will the 256 GB SSD and DVD±RW drive need later?

The SSD has no moving parts but should be monitored for wear using SMART tools; the optical drive may require a laser-lens cleaning disc or eventual replacement if disc errors increase.

What limit appears first during sustained loads on the Intel Graphics 4600?

The integrated GPU shares system memory and thermal headroom with the i5-4570, so prolonged 3D or video work typically hits thermal throttling before the 16 GB DDR3 capacity is exhausted.

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