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Black Dell OptiPlex Mini Tower desktop PC

DELL

DELL OptiPlex Mini Tower desktop PC i5-8500 16GB 256GB Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-Y2TM-CBZJ3

A business desktop mini tower with a six-core Intel Core i5-8500 processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory, and a 256 GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed4.1 GHz
  • 6-core i5-8500 up to 4.10 GHz powers business multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD delivers fast boot and file access
  • Mini Tower chassis enables easy upgrades and airflow
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for professional features

Purpose-built desktop

The Dell OptiPlex Mini Tower is a business-class desktop computer driven by an Intel Core i5-8500 processor with 6 cores and 6 threads running at a 3.00GHz base frequency and a 4.10GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB SSD, and it comes with Windows 11 Pro already installed. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 handles display output through HDMI and DisplayPort connectors.

Who this suits and who it does not

This system suits office workers, students and home users who need dependable multitasking for productivity applications, web browsing and video calls. The 16GB DDR4 allocation and 256GB SSD capacity cover typical document and browser workloads without delay. Buyers who want more storage or a discrete graphics card for 3D rendering or gaming should look at a different configuration.

Behaviour under sustained load

The Mini Tower chassis provides better airflow than smaller form factors, helping the i5-8500 maintain its turbo frequencies during extended work sessions. The 9MB Smart Cache and 6-thread design keep background tasks responsive while foreground applications run. With a maximum supported memory of 32GB, the platform has headroom for future DDR4 upgrades if workloads grow.

How it compares

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

Price $212.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Product typeDesktop PC
Product colorBlack
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
Turbo clock speed4.1 GHz
Base clock speed3 GHz
Processor cache9 MB
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorMini Tower
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

Will the OptiPlex Mini Tower turn on without a monitor connected to its HDMI or DisplayPort?

Yes, the system will boot and run headless; the HDMI and DisplayPort outputs are only needed when you want to see the Intel UHD Graphics 630 desktop.

Can I keep my older USB 2.0 flash drives and plug them into the front USB-A ports on this OptiPlex?

The front panel provides USB-A 3.0 and USB-A 2.0 ports, so legacy USB 2.0 drives will work at their native speed.

How can I confirm the i5-8500 is reaching its 4.10 GHz turbo after I set up Windows 11 Pro?

Open Task Manager, select the Performance tab, watch the CPU frequency while a load runs; it should climb toward 4.10 GHz on active cores.

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