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Small silver tower desktop with compact chassis

DELL Refurbished

DELL PRECISION 3431 desktop PC i5-9500 16 GB 256 GB Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-54ZN-XNBCG MPN PRECISION 3431

Refurbished small-form-factor workstation with a 3.00 GHz Intel Core i5-9500, 16 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 9th Gen
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • CPUIntel Core i5-9500 3 GHz
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Ready for business workloads with Intel Core i5-9500 3.00GHz processor
  • Smooth multitasking supported by 16 GB memory
  • Fast boot and load times from 256 GB SSD
  • Modern security and features on Windows 11 Pro
  • Compact slim form factor fits tight workspaces

Refurbished compact workstation

This Dell Precision 3431 is a refurbished small-form-factor desktop aimed at office and light professional workloads. It ships with Windows 11 Pro installed and carries a Grade A cosmetic rating. The unit uses a slim chassis measuring 11 x 4 x 11 and weighs 9lbs.

General office and light creative users

The system suits users who need a quiet, space-saving PC for productivity apps, web browsing and 2D design work. Buyers who require discrete graphics performance, expandable drive bays or higher multi-core throughput should consider other configurations.

Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU

The only graphics option is the processor's built-in Intel UHD Graphics 630, which handles standard display output and hardware video decode. It cannot accelerate 3D rendering, CAD viewport work or modern gaming titles that demand a dedicated graphics card.

How it compares

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

Price $292.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).
Base clock speed 3 GHz
Typical for this category: the median of 926 items is 3 GHz.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePrecision
Model name3431
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useConsumer
Cosmetic gradeGrade A (Excellent)
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 9th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-9500 3 GHz
CPU model3 GHz
Base clock speed3 GHz
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Overall dimensions11 × 4 × 11
Product weight9 lb (4.08 kg)
Shipping weight5.44 kg
Package size457 × 305 × 152 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How do I install the 256 GB SSD into the 3431 slim chassis?

Slide the 256 GB SSD into the internal drive bay until it clicks into the tool-free bracket; the step often missed is pressing the retention latch fully so the drive stays seated during moves.

What maintenance will the i5-9500 system need over time?

Clean dust from the 11 x 4 x 11 inch vents every few months and plan to replace the 256 GB SSD once write cycles degrade performance.

Which limit appears first when the UHD Graphics 630 runs sustained loads?

The integrated UHD Graphics 630 hits its thermal ceiling before the 3.00 GHz CPU throttles, so frame rates drop during long render sessions.

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