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Small black desktop tower with wireless keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL Precision 3430 SFF desktop PC i5-8500 16GB 512GB Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-WQ3G-SED2A

A compact small-form-factor desktop with a six-core Intel Core i5-8500, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD, ready for Windows 11 Pro workloads

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed4.1 GHz
  • Compact SFF design saves desk space
  • 6-core i5-8500 reaches 4.10 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles business workloads smoothly
  • 512 GB SSD provides fast boot and app loading
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with DisplayPort 4K output

Compact workstation for daily productivity

The Dell Precision 3430 is a small-form-factor desktop built around an Intel Core i5-8500 processor with six cores running at 3.00 GHz base and up to 4.10 GHz turbo. It ships with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD, plus Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives displays up to 4096 x 2304 over DisplayPort.

Simple drop-in deployment

The chassis arrives assembled with a wireless keyboard and mouse included, so setup only requires power, a display cable and network connection. Front-facing ports provide four USB-A sockets and an audio jack for quick peripheral access. The compact footprint limits internal expansion space, so add-in cards or extra storage bays may not fit.

Suited for office and home-office users

This configuration fits workers who need a ready-to-run PC for documents, web apps, video calls and light content viewing. Buyers who want more storage or a discrete graphics card for 3D workloads should look at something else. The 64GB memory ceiling also caps users planning very large datasets.

How it compares

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

Price $229.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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 linePrecision
Model name3430
Product typeDesktop PC
Product colorBlack
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
Turbo clock speed4.1 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 factorSmall Form Factor
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Intel Core i5-8500 is reaching its 4.10 GHz turbo frequency after setup?

Open Task Manager, select the Performance tab, and watch the CPU speed while running a heavy workload; it should climb toward 4.10 GHz when thermal headroom allows.

Which accessories are included in the box and what must I purchase separately?

The box contains the Precision 3430 desktop, a wireless keyboard and mouse, and a power cable; a monitor, DisplayPort cable and any additional USB peripherals are not included.

Should I choose the 512 GB SSD configuration or the 256 GB SSD version for Windows 11 Pro and typical business workloads?

The 512 GB SSD provides more space for the operating system, applications and local files, reducing the need for external storage compared with the 256 GB option.

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