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Black and silver small form factor desktop tower with keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 990 SFF i7-2600 3.40GHz 16GB DDR3 1TB HDD DVDRW WiFi Win 10 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-EQ9S-NEE0W

A small-form-factor desktop with an Intel Core i7-2600 quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR3 memory, 1 TB hard drive, DVD-RW, Wi-Fi adapter and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 2nd Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
  • Storage drive3.5 in 1000 GB Hard Drive
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2000
  • ChipsetIntel Q67

Memory Capacity 16GB DDR3

  • Quad-core i7-2600 at 3.40 GHz handles multi-tasking smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory keeps many apps open without lag
  • 1 TB 3.5-inch hard drive stores large media libraries
  • DVD±RW drive reads and writes discs for software or backups
  • USB WiFi adapter plus Gigabit Ethernet gives flexible network options

Dell OptiPlex 990 SFF Desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 990 SFF desktop computer runs on an Intel Quad-Core i7-2600 processor at 3.40GHz with 16 GB of DDR3 memory. A 1000 GB hard drive provides storage space for files and applications. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit comes pre-installed, and a USB keyboard and mouse are included in the box.

Suits home office and student use

The small form factor case fits limited desk space while delivering quad-core performance for everyday multitasking. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 handles standard display output without a discrete card. Buyers who need more storage capacity or faster solid-state storage should look at other systems. This unit does not support newer memory generations or modern graphics workloads.

16 GB DDR3 memory installed

The system arrives with 16 GB of DDR3 RAM using 240-pin DIMM modules. This memory type and capacity are fixed for this configuration. Verify that DDR3 matches any upgrade plans before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $222.99
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 i7 2nd Gen
CPUIntel Quad-Core i7-2600 3.4 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i7-2600
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
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

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Intel i7-2600 processor is running at its 3.40 GHz base speed after setup?

Open Task Manager in Windows 10 Pro, select the Performance tab, and check that the CPU base speed reads 3.40 GHz with four cores and eight threads active.

Which components are included in the box and which must be purchased separately?

The box contains the OptiPlex 990 SFF tower, a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, and one power cord; a monitor, speakers, and any additional cables are not included.

Should I choose the 16 GB DDR3 configuration or a lower capacity for this system?

The 16 GB DDR3 configuration is the maximum supported memory for this model and provides the full 8-thread multitasking headroom the i7-2600 can utilise.

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