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Black and silver Dell OptiPlex 980 desktop tower with DVD-RW drive

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 980 Desktop PC i7-870 2.93GHz 8GB DDR3 128GB SSD

SKU CH-RGP2-DRHX6

A quad-core Intel i7-870 desktop with 8 GB DDR3, 128 GB SSD, DVD-RW, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Memory size8 GB DDR3
  • Storage drive128 GB SSD
  • GraphicsATI Radeon HD 4550
  • ChipsetIntel Q57
  • Quad-core i7-870 at 2.93 GHz handles multi-tasking smoothly
  • 8 GB DDR3 memory keeps everyday applications responsive
  • 128 GB SSD boots Windows 7 Professional 64-bit quickly
  • ATI Radeon HD 4550 graphics drives dual displays via DVI and VGA
  • Gigabit Ethernet plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connect to networks and peripherals

Dell OptiPlex 980 Desktop PC i7-870

This Dell OptiPlex 980 is a compact desktop computer built around an Intel Core i7-870 quad-core processor running at 2.93 GHz with 8 GB of DDR3 memory. It ships with a 128 GB SSD and Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit already installed. Integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a DVD-RW drive, Gigabit Ethernet and bundled USB keyboard and mouse complete the package.

Suits office, study or light home use

Buyers who need more storage or memory capacity should look elsewhere. The system uses DDR3 technology and legacy expansion slots, so it cannot accept newer memory generations or modern high-speed internal storage devices. Graphics are handled by an ATI Radeon HD 4550 card, which is not intended for current gaming or intensive 3D workloads.

128 GB SSD boot drive

The 128 GB solid-state drive provides the primary storage for the operating system and applications. No additional drives are included, so total capacity is fixed at this figure unless the buyer adds external storage. The SSD’s speed benefits boot times and application launches within the limits of the platform’s older interface.

How it compares

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

Price $422.99
Cheaper than about 56% 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 name980
Part number9020
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7
CPUIntel Core i7-870 2.93 GHz quad-core
CPU model3.2 GHz
ChipsetIntel Q57
Processor cache2.5 GT/s DMI
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR3
RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration2 GB x 4
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/4
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
Storage drive128 GB SSD
Hard driveNo
Disc drive16X DVD±RW Drive
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsATI Radeon HD 4550
GPUATI Radeon HD 4550
GPU interfacePCI Express x16
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
Audio chipIntegrated
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Wireless adapterWiFi Adapter
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2
Front audio jacks2
PS/2 ports2
Video connectors1 VGA, 2 Display Ports
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks2 ports
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
Overall dimensions14.2 × 6.9 × 16.1
In the box
Bundled mouseUSB
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 7 Professional
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Pro Restore Media
More details
KeyboardUSB
ESATA1
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 8 GB DDR3 version or look for a larger memory option?

The system ships with 8 GB of DDR3 installed; the motherboard uses the Intel Q57 Express chipset which supports up to 16 GB, so you can add more modules later if needed.

What does the 2.93 GHz quad-core i7-870 actually deliver in everyday use?

The processor runs at 2.93 GHz base clock and can reach 3.6 GHz with Turbo Boost, giving strong single-thread speed for office apps and light multitasking on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit.

Which USB standard do the ports use and what speed does that limit me to?

The desktop provides multiple USB 2.0 ports, so external drives and peripherals are capped at the 2.0 transfer rate rather than newer 3.x speeds.

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