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Compact black Dell OptiPlex desktop tower, small form factor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex Small Form Factor i5-6500 32GB 1TB SSD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-PVGN-YGA24

A small-form-factor desktop with an Intel Core i5-6500, 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor

RAM 32GB RAM

Storage Capacity 1TB SSD

Screen Size No LED Monitor

  • Small Form Factor saves desk space
  • Intel Core i5-6500 reaches 3.60 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 32 GB memory handles heavy workloads smoothly
  • 1 TB SSD provides fast storage and quick boot times
  • Windows 11 Pro delivers professional security and management tools

Compact business desktop for daily productivity

The Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor system is built around an Intel Core i5-6500 processor with four cores running at a 3.20 GHz base frequency and a 3.60 GHz turbo boost. It ships with 32GB of installed memory and a 1TB solid-state drive for fast boot and application loading. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 handles standard display output up to 4K resolution. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed for professional security and management features.

Efficient thermal profile for quiet offices

The small-form-factor chassis and low-power integrated graphics keep heat output modest during typical office workloads such as document editing, web browsing and video conferencing. Fan noise remains unobtrusive in a quiet room because the 65 W-class processor does not demand aggressive cooling. Power draw stays low compared with tower workstations, helping reduce electricity costs over long deployments.

Space-saving chassis with essential connectivity

The compact case fits easily on a crowded desk or behind a monitor, leaving more usable workspace. Built-in Wi-Fi removes the need for a wired Ethernet run in flexible seating layouts. A bundled wireless keyboard and mouse complete the setup without extra cables. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance, additional internal drive bays or multiple high-wattage PCIe cards should consider a larger form factor.

How it compares

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Price $284.99
Cheaper than about 74% 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 1 TB
Higher than about 60% 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 storage1 TB
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 is the 32GB memory installed, and what step is often missed?

The system ships with 32GB already installed in the Small Form Factor chassis; the step people miss is confirming both DIMM slots are populated for dual-channel operation before closing the case.

What maintenance or replacement will the 1TB SSD need later?

The 1TB SSD has no moving parts, so routine maintenance is limited to firmware updates and monitoring SMART health; replacement is only needed if capacity runs out or the drive reaches its write endurance limit.

What limit appears first on the Intel HD Graphics 530 under sustained load?

The integrated GPU shares system memory and thermal headroom with the i5-6500, so prolonged 4K output or heavy decode work will hit thermal throttling before the 3.60 GHz turbo ceiling becomes the bottleneck.

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