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Black and silver small form factor desktop tower with optical drive slot

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 990 SFF Desktop Intel Quad-Core i5 16GB DDR3 1TB HDD

SKU CH-SWFR-0T5XM

A small-form-factor desktop with a 2.9–3.30 GHz quad-core i5, 16 GB DDR3 RAM, 1 TB hard drive, DVD±RW, Wi-Fi USB adapter and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 2nd Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
  • Storage drive3.5 in 1000 GB Hard Drive
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2000
  • ChipsetIntel Q67
  • Quad-core Intel i5 handles multi-tasking smoothly with 2.9–3.30 GHz speeds
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory keeps many apps open without slowdown
  • 1 TB 3.5" hard drive stores large file libraries locally
  • DVD±RW drive reads and writes discs for software or media
  • Gigabit Ethernet plus Wi-Fi USB adapter gives flexible wired or wireless networking

Form factor and core specification

This Dell OptiPlex 990 is a small form factor desktop designed for home office and student use. It ships new with an Intel quad-core i5 processor running between 2.9 GHz and 3.30 GHz, 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a 3.5-inch 1000 GB hard drive. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit comes pre-installed alongside a USB keyboard and mouse.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 handles everyday productivity, web browsing and video playback but cannot drive modern games or GPU-accelerated workloads. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance, additional internal drive bays or a full-size tower chassis should consider a different platform.

Deciding specification

The system provides 16 GB of DDR3 RAM in a 240-pin DIMM configuration, which is the maximum memory this platform supports. If your workflow demands more than 16 GB of memory you will need a newer architecture.

How it compares

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

Price $224.99
Cheaper than about 85% 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 name990
Part number990
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 2nd Gen
CPUIntel Quad-Core i5 (2.9 GHz-3.3 GHz)
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel Q67
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 RAM16 GB
Storage
Storage drive3.5 in 1000 GB Hard Drive
SSD storageNo
Hard drive1 TB
Disc driveDVD±RW Drive
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2000
GPUIntel HD Graphics 2000
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
Audio chipIntegrated
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Wireless adapterWiFi USB Adapter
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-Fi802.11 Wireless LAN
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks2
Video connectors1 VGA, 1 Display Port
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1x Headphone, 1x Microphone, 1x Line In
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
ChassisSmall Form Facto (SFF)
Overall dimensions11.4 × 3.7 × 12.3
Product weight12 lb (5.44 kg)
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseUSB
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Pro Installed
More details
KeyboardUSB
Rear IEEE 13941 port
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 16 GB DDR3 configuration or a smaller amount?

This unit comes with 16 GB DDR3 already installed, the maximum listed for this model, so no smaller capacity needs to be selected.

What does the 2.9–3.40 GHz processor range deliver in daily use?

The Intel quad-core i5 runs at 2.9 GHz base and can reach 3.40 GHz turbo, giving responsive performance for office applications and multitasking.

Which video outputs does the integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 provide?

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 drives the standard display ports on the OptiPlex 990 SFF for connecting a monitor.

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