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Black Dell OptiPlex 9800 SFF desktop tower, compact rectangular chassis

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 9800 SFF desktop PC i5-6500 3.2GHz 32GB 1TB SSD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-Y3JM-WSZYH

Compact SFF desktop with a 3.2 GHz dual-core i5-6500, 32 GB memory and a 1 TB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • RAM capacity32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Compact small-form-factor design fits tight desk spaces
  • Dual-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles everyday workloads
  • 32 GB memory runs multiple apps smoothly
  • 1 TB SSD stores large file libraries fast
  • Windows 11 Pro provides modern security features

Dell OptiPlex 9800 SFF desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 9800 is a small-form-factor desktop built around an Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.2 GHz. It ships with 32 GB of memory and a 1 TB solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed, making it ready for office productivity, education deployments or light commercial workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics handles everyday display output through the available DisplayPorts.

Thermals noise and power

The compact chassis uses the stock Intel cooler to manage heat from the dual-core CPU during typical office tasks. Fan noise stays low when the system is idling or running standard business applications. Power draw scales with the modest 65 W processor, so the unit runs efficiently on the included internal supply without requiring an oversized external adapter.

Accessories and software impact

A USB Wi-Fi adapter is bundled to provide wireless connectivity where cabled Ethernet is impractical. The Windows 11 Pro licence enables domain join, BitLocker encryption and remote-management features used in managed IT environments. No additional vendor utilities or trial suites are mentioned, so the software stack remains a clean Microsoft installation.

How it compares

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

Price $424.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 32 GB
Higher than about 70% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 1 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name9800
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5
CPU modelIntel Core i5
Memory
RAM capacity32 GB
Memory slots2
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Storage configuration1 TB SSD
Drive interfaceSSD
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
GPU modelIntel HD Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Network adapterUSB WiFi Adapter
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows OS

Questions about this item

How do I install the supplied USB WiFi adapter and what step is often missed?

Plug the adapter into any free USB port, then install the driver from the Windows 11 Pro update service before expecting a wireless connection.

Which component will need replacement first if I keep the 9800 SFF running daily?

The small-form-factor power supply is the part most likely to require replacement after several years of continuous operation.

What limit appears first when the i5-6500 3.2 GHz runs a sustained heavy workload?

The dual-core processor reaches full utilisation quickly, so compute throughput becomes the bottleneck before memory or integrated graphics are saturated.

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