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Small black Dell Precision 3430 desktop tower with compact chassis

DELL

DELL Precision 3430 Small Form Factor desktop PC i5-8500 8GB DDR4 128GB SSD 500GB HDD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-N3F1-2RHB8

Compact desktop PC with 6-core Intel Core i5-8500, 8GB DDR4, 128GB SSD plus 500GB HDD, DisplayPort, Wi-Fi, keyboard and mouse, Windows 11 Pro

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage128 GB
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed4.1 GHz
  • Intel Core i5-8500 with six cores reaches 4.10 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 128 GB SSD plus 500 GB HDD gives fast boot and ample file space
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory handles everyday workloads with room to expand to 64 GB
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives 4K output through DisplayPort for sharp visuals
  • Compact small form factor fits tight desks while keeping full connectivity

Precision 3430 Small Form Factor desktop

The Dell Precision 3430 is a compact business desktop powered by an Intel Core i5-8500 six-core processor reaching 4.10 GHz. It ships with 8GB of DDR4 memory, a 128GB solid-state drive for the operating system and a 500GB hard drive for bulk storage. Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives displays up to 4096 x 2304 over DisplayPort. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.

Upgrade from older office towers

This system replaces ageing Core i5 or Core i3 desktops that rely on mechanical drives only. The SSD cuts boot and application launch times dramatically while the six cores handle multi-threaded office workloads and video calls without stutter. The jump is worth it when your current PC struggles with large spreadsheets, multiple browser tabs or slow wake-from-sleep behaviour.

Suits general business and home-office users

Buyers needing a quiet, space-saving tower for document work, web apps and video conferencing will find the specification balanced and ready to deploy. The 128GB system drive fills quickly with large media libraries or local databases, so users with heavy local storage demands should plan an additional drive. Gamers or creators requiring discrete graphics should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $177.99
Cheaper than about 91% 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 128 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 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 capacity8 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage128 GB
Hard drive500 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

What space is required for the 3430 Small Form Factor chassis?

The 3430 Small Form Factor chassis is a compact desktop tower that fits on or under a desk; allow clearance for the rear DisplayPort, USB-A 3.1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C, Ethernet and audio ports and the front four USB and one audio port.

How is the 8GB DDR4 memory installed, and what step is often missed?

The system ships with 8GB DDR4 installed in the SO-DIMM slots; the step often missed is seating each module until the retention clips click on both sides to ensure proper contact.

When will the 128GB SSD or 500GB HDD need replacement?

The 128GB SSD and 500GB HDD are field-replaceable storage drives; replace either when SMART diagnostics report reallocated sectors, capacity loss or when the Windows 11 Pro installation exceeds available space.

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