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Black Dell Precision 3430 small form factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL Precision 3430 Small Form Factor desktop PC Intel Core i5-8500 3.00GHz 32GB DDR4 512GB SSD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-S6H4-TXXAP

Compact small-form-factor desktop with an Intel Core i5-8500, 32 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD, ready for Windows 11 Pro multitasking

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
  • RAM capacity32 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed4.1 GHz
  • Intel Core i5-8500 reaches 4.10 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory handles heavy workloads without slowdowns
  • 512 GB SSD provides fast boot and quick file access
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed delivers business-grade security and management
  • Small form factor fits tight desk spaces while keeping full connectivity

Precision 3430 SFF desktop for office work

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 and a 4.10 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 32GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives displays up to 4096 x 2304 resolution over DisplayPort.

Suits general business users.

This configuration suits office professionals, students and home users who need responsive multitasking, fast boot times and quiet operation in a compact chassis. Buyers who require a discrete graphics card for 3D rendering, video editing or modern gaming should look at a different system. The small form factor also limits internal expansion compared with tower models.

32GB DDR4 memory decides fit for multitasking

The installed 32GB of DDR4 RAM is the specification that determines whether this desktop handles your workload. It supports up to 64GB maximum, so the current amount covers typical office suites, browser-heavy workflows and light virtualization. If your applications regularly exceed 32GB, you will need to add modules or choose a system with more memory.

How it compares

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

Price $283.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 32 GB DDR4
Higher than about 70% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 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 capacity32 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

Will the 3430 Small Form Factor case fit on my desk shelf?

The Small Form Factor chassis is a compact tower that stands upright; measure your shelf height and depth against the unit's footprint to confirm clearance.

How do I install extra DDR4 memory and what step is often missed?

Open the side panel, align each module with the DIMM slots, press firmly until the retention clips click, then verify the total reaches 32GB or up to 64GB in the BIOS.

When will the 512GB SSD need replacement?

SSDs have no moving parts; monitor SMART health in Windows and replace the drive if reallocated sectors rise or write endurance approaches its rated limit.

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