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Black and silver Dell OptiPlex 960 tower desktop with DVD-RW drive

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 960 Tower Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz 4 GB RAM 1TB HDD DVD-RW 5.1 Audio Card desktop PC

SKU CH-517M-XDBXJ

Tower desktop with Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz, 4 GB DDR2, 1 TB HDD, DVD±RW and new 5.1 audio card, Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorCore 2 Duo
  • Memory size4 GB DDR2 SDRAM (supports up to 16 GB non-ECC, actual availa
  • Storage drive3.5 in 1000 GB Hard Drive (1 TB)
  • ChipsetIntel Q45 Express Chipset w/ICH10DO
  • CPUIntel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz CPU Dual-Core CPU
  • Ready for work with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit pre-installed
  • Dual-core 3.0 GHz processor handles everyday tasks
  • 4 GB DDR2 memory supports multitasking up to 16 GB
  • 1 TB hard drive stores large file collections
  • 1 surround audio card enhances multimedia playback

Tower desktop for office and study

The Dell OptiPlex 960 Tower ships with an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 running at 3.0 GHz and 4 GB of DDR2 memory. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed with a Certificate of Authenticity. A new 5.1 channel surround audio card, DVD-RW drive, USB keyboard and mouse are included for immediate use.

Thermals and power in daily use

The dual-core processor has a 65 W maximum TDP and is built on 45 nm lithography. The Intel Q45 Express chipset with ICH10DO manages platform power efficiently for typical office workloads. Gigabit Ethernet provides wired connectivity without adding significant thermal load.

Behaviour under sustained load

The 1000 GB hard drive and 4 GB of DDR2 memory set practical limits for long-running tasks. Memory can be expanded up to 16 GB non-ECC if the workload demands more headroom. The system is not suited for buyers who want more storage bandwidth or modern memory technology.

How it compares

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

Price $200.99
Cheaper than about 89% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM (supports up to 16 GB non-ECC, actual available memory may be less)
Lower than about 97% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 4 GB DDR2
Lower than about 95% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name960
Part number960
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorCore 2 Duo
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz CPU Dual-Core CPU
CPU modelIntel Core 2 Duo E8400
ChipsetIntel Q45 Express Chipset w/ICH10DO
Memory
Memory size4 GB DDR2 SDRAM (supports up to 16 GB non-ECC, actual available memory may be less)
RAM capacity4 GB DDR2
RAM type and speedDDR2 SDRAM
Memory configuration1 GB x 4
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/4
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
Storage drive3.5 in 1000 GB Hard Drive (1 TB)
SSD storageNo
Hard drive1 TB
Storage configuration3.5 in 1000 GB Hard Drive (1 TB)
Disc drive16X DVD±RW Drive
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SoundNEW 5.1 Channel Surround 3D MIDI Audio Card
Audio chipNEW 5.1 Channel Surround 3D MIDI Audio Card
Sound channels4 Channel
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks2
PS/2 ports2
Video connectors1 VGA, 1 Display Port
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1x Headphone, 1x Microphone, 1x Line In
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
Product weight24 lb (10.9 kg)
In the box
Bundled mouseYes (USB)
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Restore Media
More details
KeyboardYes (USB)
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

Questions about this item

How do I install the DDR2 memory modules in the OptiPlex 960 Tower and what step is often missed?

Open the chassis, align the notch on each 240-pin DDR2 DIMM with the slot key, press firmly until the retention clips snap shut, then verify in BIOS that all 4 GB are recognised.

Which component in this OptiPlex 960 Tower will most likely need replacement first?

The 3.5-inch 1000 GB mechanical hard drive is the part with moving parts most prone to wear; plan to swap it for an SSD or new HDD when SMART warnings appear.

What thermal limit appears first when the Core 2 Duo E8400 runs at 3.0 GHz under sustained load?

The processor has a 65 W maximum TDP; the stock tower cooler will hit its dissipation ceiling before the CPU throttles, so case airflow becomes the limiting factor.

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