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Small black desktop tower with 24 inch monitor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex SFF i5-6500 32GB 256GB 24" Monitor Win 11 Pro

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Compact desktop with 32 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD and a 24-inch monitor running Windows 11 Pro

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity32 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor

RAM 32GB RAM

Storage Capacity 256GB SSD

Screen Size 24 Inch LED Monitor

  • Small Form Factor saves desk space
  • Intel Core i5-6500 reaches 3.60 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 32GB RAM handles many apps and browser tabs at once
  • 256GB SSD boots Windows 11 Pro quickly
  • 24 inch LED monitor included for immediate productivity

Ready for office work

This Dell OptiPlex small-form-factor desktop pairs an Intel Core i5-6500 processor with 32GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed, and a 24-inch LED monitor plus wireless keyboard and mouse are included. The system suits business, home-office and general productivity users who need a complete, space-saving setup.

Thermals and power

The small chassis uses the processor's 3.20 GHz base frequency and 3.60 GHz turbo boost within Intel HD Graphics 530 limits. Typical office workloads keep the CPU well below maximum turbo, so fan noise stays low and power draw remains modest. No discrete graphics card is fitted, which further reduces heat output during everyday tasks.

Included peripherals

The bundled 24-inch LED monitor provides the display without a separate purchase, while the wireless keyboard and mouse free up USB ports and reduce cable clutter. Windows 11 Pro adds business-oriented security and management features over the Home edition. Together these items deliver a functional workstation straight from the box.

How it compares

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

Price $254.99
Cheaper than about 80% 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 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeDesktop PC
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Memory
RAM capacity32 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 32GB RAM in the Small Form Factor chassis and what step is often missed?

Open the SFF case, align the DIMM notches with the motherboard slots, press firmly until the retention clips click, then verify 32GB appears in BIOS before closing the cover.

Which component in this OptiPlex will most likely need replacement first after extended use?

The 256GB SSD has a finite write endurance; plan to replace it once SMART attributes indicate wear or capacity drops below workload needs.

What performance limit appears first when the Intel Core i5-6500 runs at 3.60 GHz turbo under sustained load?

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 thermal ceiling throttles clock speeds before the CPU hits its own power limit during prolonged graphics work.

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