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Small black desktop tower and 24 inch monitor with keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex SFF i5-6500 8GB DDR4 256GB SSD Win 11 Pro 24" Monitor

SKU CH-HNQE-0EWC1

Small-form-factor desktop with Intel Core i5-6500, 8 GB DDR4, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro and a 24 inch monitor

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor

RAM 8GB RAM

Storage Capacity 256GB SSD

Screen Size 24 Inch LED Monitor

  • Compact Small Form Factor saves desk space
  • Intel Core i5-6500 reaches 3.60 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and application loading
  • 24 inch LED monitor included for immediate productivity

Compact Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor desktop is built for office, home office and general productivity tasks. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, 8GB DDR4 memory and a 256GB SSD for quick boot and application loading. An Intel Core i5-6500 processor with four cores and four threads runs at a base frequency of 3.20 GHz and boosts to 3.60 GHz. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives the included 24 inch LED monitor.

Build Integration

The small chassis fits on or under a desk and leaves room for standard peripherals. Built-in Wi-Fi and the bundled wireless keyboard and mouse reduce cable clutter on the work surface. Internal expansion is limited by the compact form factor, so users needing additional drive bays or full-height add-in cards should consider a larger tower. The 256GB SSD handles the operating system and core programs, while cloud storage or external drives can supplement capacity.

Thermals and Power

The 65 W processor and integrated graphics keep heat output modest in typical office workloads. The small form factor cooling solution is sized for sustained business use without excessive fan noise. Power draw remains low during document editing, web browsing and video playback, supporting energy-efficient operation throughout the workday.

How it compares

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Price $207.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% 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 typeIntel Core i5-6500
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
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

Will the Intel Core i5-6500 throttle when it hits its 3.60 GHz turbo limit during long workloads?

The processor runs at a 3.20 GHz base frequency and can boost to 3.60 GHz; sustained heavy loads will keep it at or below that ceiling.

How much fan noise and heat should I expect from the small-form-factor chassis after hours of use?

The compact SFF case uses the stock Intel cooler, so fan speed rises with CPU temperature but stays at typical office-desktop levels.

Does the 24 inch LED monitor connect straight to the Intel HD Graphics 530 port on this unit?

Yes — the monitor plugs into the onboard video output driven by the Intel HD Graphics 530, no separate graphics card is required.

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