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Black small-form-factor desktop tower beside a 22-inch LCD monitor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 9800 SFF Desktop PC i5-6500 3.2GHz 16GB 256GB SSD 22" LCD

SKU CH-2K42-Q5TC9

Compact desktop with a dual-core 3.2 GHz processor, 16 GB memory, 256 GB SSD and a 22-inch display running Windows 11 Home

  • Screen size22 in (55.9 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5
  • Ready for work with Windows 11 Home pre-installed
  • Dual-core Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles everyday tasks
  • 16 GB memory runs multiple apps smoothly
  • 256 GB SSD gives fast boot and file access
  • 22 inch LCD included for immediate desktop setup

OptiPlex 9800 SFF desktop

This compact Dell OptiPlex 9800 small-form-factor desktop ships with Windows 11 Home and an Intel Core i5-6500 dual-core processor running at 3.2 GHz. It targets office workers and students who need a ready-to-use system for everyday productivity, web browsing and video conferencing. The integrated Intel HD Graphics drives the included 22-inch LCD without a separate graphics card.

Build fit and expansion

The chassis provides two memory slots with 16 GB installed and supports up to 32 GB total, allowing a straightforward RAM upgrade later. A 256 GB SSD handles the operating system and applications, while the small footprint frees desk space for the monitor and peripherals. USB Wi-Fi adapter and DisplayPort outputs are built in for wireless networking and external displays.

Capacity and headroom

Sixteen gigabytes of memory and a 256 GB solid-state drive give ample headroom for multitasking with office suites, browser tabs and light creative tools. Heavy workloads such as large video projects, modern gaming or virtualisation will exhaust both the dual-core CPU and the integrated graphics before storage becomes the bottleneck. Users needing more cores, discrete graphics or greater storage should consider a larger workstation.

How it compares

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

Price $336.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Screen size 22 in (55.9 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 2,278 items is 22 in.
RAM capacity 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name9800
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5
CPU modelIntel Core i5
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB
Memory slots2
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Storage configuration256 GB SSD
Drive interfaceSSD
Display
Screen size22 in (55.9 cm)
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
GPU modelIntel HD Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Network adapterUSB WiFi Adapter
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
Pre-installed softwareWindows OS

Questions about this item

What limits the i5-6500 during long workloads?

The dual-core 3.2 GHz processor reaches its thermal ceiling first, so sustained multi-threaded tasks throttle to stay within the 65 W design power.

How loud and hot does the SFF chassis get after hours of use?

The small-form-factor case uses a single low-profile fan; under continuous load the CPU runs warm and the fan spins audibly, but the integrated Intel HD Graphics adds no extra heat.

Which display cable do I need to connect the included 22-inch monitor?

The desktop provides DisplayPort outputs, so a DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort or DisplayPort-to-HDMI cable is required — neither is supplied in the box.

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