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Black Dell OptiPlex Mini Tower desktop with wireless keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex Mini Tower i5-9500 16GB 512GB SSD Windows 11 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-73D9-GA53A

Mini tower desktop with a 6-core Intel Core i5-9500, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-9500
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed4.4 GHz
  • Intel Core i5-9500 at 3.00 GHz handles daily workloads smoothly
  • 16GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive without lag
  • 512GB SSD delivers fast boot and quick file access
  • Mini Tower chassis offers better airflow and easy upgrade access
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for professional features and security

Business mini tower desktop

The Dell OptiPlex Mini Tower is a business-class desktop PC built around an Intel Core i5-9500 processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. It ships with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD for fast boot and load times. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed and the system includes a wireless keyboard, mouse and Wi-Fi adapter for immediate use.

Upgrade from older office PCs

This unit replaces ageing dual-core or 4-thread machines that struggle with modern multitasking and 4K display output. The jump is worth it when daily workloads involve multiple browser tabs, office suites and video calls running together. Buyers who need more storage than 512GB or a discrete graphics card for CAD or rendering should look elsewhere.

Sustained thermal behaviour

The Mini Tower chassis provides better airflow than small-form-factor designs, helping the i5-9500 maintain higher frequencies during long work sessions. Intel UHD Graphics 630 handles 4K video playback and multi-monitor setups without a separate GPU. The 16GB DDR4 configuration leaves two slots free for a future upgrade to the 32GB maximum supported.

How it compares

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

Price $256.99
Cheaper than about 79% 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 512 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 11,342 items is 512 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Product typeDesktop PC
Product colorBlack
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-9500
Turbo clock speed4.4 GHz
Base clock speed3 GHz
Processor cache9 MB
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage512 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 Mini Tower case accept a full-height PCIe card for a future graphics upgrade?

The Mini Tower chassis provides standard expansion slots, so a full-height PCIe card will fit as long as its length and power draw stay within the case and PSU limits.

Does Windows 11 Pro activate automatically on first boot, or is a licence key needed?

Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and digitally licensed to the hardware; it activates automatically when the system connects to the internet.

What is the maximum RAM this system supports and which DDR generation is required?

The motherboard supports up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory across two slots.

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