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Compact black Dell OptiPlex tower beside 24 inch monitor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex Small Form Factor i5-6500 8GB 1TB SSD Windows 11 Pro 24" Monitor

SKU CH-TFAE-HD17X

A compact desktop with an Intel Core i5-6500, 8 GB memory, 1 TB solid-state storage, Intel HD Graphics 530, Windows 11 Pro and a 24-inch monitor

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity8 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor

RAM 8GB RAM

Storage Capacity 1TB SSD

Screen Size 24 Inch LED Monitor

  • Compact SFF design saves desk space
  • Intel Core i5-6500 up to 3.60 GHz handles daily tasks
  • 8 GB RAM keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 1 TB SSD stores files and boots fast
  • 24 inch LED monitor gives 4K-ready viewing area

Compact desktop for office and home use

The Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor system pairs an Intel Core i5-6500 processor with 8GB of memory and a 1TB solid-state drive. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives the included 24 inch LED monitor at up to 4K resolution. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed for business-focused security and management features. The small chassis fits tight workspaces while keeping cable clutter low.

Thermals and power in daily workloads

The 65 watt quad-core processor runs at a 3.20 GHz base frequency and reaches 3.60 GHz under turbo boost. Intel HD Graphics 530 shares system memory and produces modest heat during typical document, web and video tasks. The compact power supply and chassis fan are sized for sustained office loads rather than continuous heavy rendering. Acoustic output stays low during normal productivity sessions.

Included peripherals and software impact

A wireless keyboard and mouse connect through a single USB receiver, freeing two ports for other devices. The 24 inch LED monitor arrives ready to use with the desktop's video output, removing the need for a separate display purchase. Windows 11 Pro enables BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop host capability and domain join for managed environments. Built-in Wi-Fi provides network access without a wired Ethernet cable.

How it compares

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

Price $279.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 80% 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 capacity8 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 do I install the 24 inch LED monitor with the Small Form Factor desktop?

Connect the monitor to the Intel HD Graphics 530 video output using the appropriate cable, then plug both devices into power. The step people miss is selecting the correct input source on the 24 inch display.

What maintenance will the 1TB SSD and 8GB RAM need later?

The 1TB SSD has no moving parts and requires no mechanical maintenance. The 8GB RAM is fixed in this Small Form Factor chassis, so no memory upgrades are possible.

At what point does the Intel Core i5-6500 hit its thermal limit under sustained load?

The Intel Core i5-6500 runs at a 3.20 GHz base frequency and can boost to 3.60 GHz. Under sustained heavy workloads the Small Form Factor cooling will throttle speeds to stay within thermal limits.

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