DELL OptiPlex 960 15VFDEDT0061 Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz 4GB DDR2 1TB SATA 7200 RPM Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

Refurbished OptiPlex 960 Business Desktop

This refurbished Dell OptiPlex 960 is a small-form-factor business desktop built around an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 processor running at 3.0 GHz. It ships with 4 GB of DDR2 memory, a 1 TB SATA hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit pre-installed. A DVD optical drive, USB keyboard and USB mouse are included in the box.

Upgrading From Older Core 2 Or Single-Core Systems

The dual-core E8400 and 4 GB of DDR2 deliver a clear step up from earlier Pentium 4 or single-core Core 2 machines that struggle with modern multitasking. The jump is worth it when daily workloads include multiple browser tabs, office suites and light line-of-business applications that exceed the memory ceiling of 2 GB configurations. Buyers who need more storage bays or discrete graphics for CAD rendering should look elsewhere.

Sustained Load Behaviour In A Slim Chassis

Under continuous load the compact chassis relies on integrated graphics and a single 7200 RPM drive, so thermal headroom is limited compared with full-size towers. Expect stable performance for typical office duty cycles, but prolonged heavy compute or large file transfers will hit thermal and I/O bottlenecks faster than a minitower alternative. The 90-day antivirus subscription and 30-day WinZip and Corel Office trials expire unless renewed.