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Small black micro tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 Micro Tower i5-6500T 2.5GHz 8GB DDR4 256GB SATA SSD Win10 Pro Black

SKU CH-Z5SK-7H0SG

Micro tower desktop with Intel Core i5-6500T, 8GB DDR4 and 256GB SATA SSD for compact business use

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorMicro Tower
  • ColorBlack
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5-6500T 4 Core Processor
  • Cache Per Processor6 MB L3 Cache
  • Storage256 GB SATA Hard Drive
  • Quad-core i5-6500T at 2.5 GHz handles office workloads efficiently
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple business apps responsive
  • 256 GB SATA SSD boots Windows 10 Pro and loads files quickly
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics drives dual monitors without a discrete card
  • 180 W power supply in a compact micro-tower chassis saves desk space

Compact Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro Tower is a compact business desktop built for office environments where space is limited. It runs Windows 10 Pro on an Intel Core i5-6500T quad-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache. The system includes 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SATA solid-state drive for the operating system and applications. A wired keyboard and mouse are supplied in the box.

Office Users Seeking Space Savings

This desktop suits workers who need a small-footprint PC for standard productivity tasks such as document editing, email and web browsing. The integrated Intel HD Graphics drives business displays without a separate graphics card. Buyers who want more storage or the ability to upgrade memory beyond the 8 GB maximum should look at larger form factors. The 180 W power supply and micro tower chassis also limit the addition of discrete expansion cards.

8 GB DDR4 Memory Ceiling

The platform supports a maximum of 8 GB of DDR4 memory, which is already installed. This fixed capacity determines whether the machine can handle your intended workload without future upgrades. If your applications require more memory headroom, a different system architecture will be necessary.

Highlights

  • Quad-core i5-6500T at 2.5 GHz handles office workloads efficiently
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple business apps responsive
  • 256 GB SATA SSD boots Windows 10 Pro and loads files quickly
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics drives dual monitors without a discrete card
  • 180 W power supply in a compact micro-tower chassis saves desk space

Specifications

BrandOptiplex
ModelOptiplex 3050
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorMicro Tower
ColorBlack
ProcessorIntel Core i5-6500T 4 Core Processor
Cache Per Processor6 MB L3 Cache
Storage256 GB SATA Hard Drive
GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Power Supply180W
MonitorMonitor not included
KeyboardWired Keyboard Included
MouseWired Mouse Included
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
CPU Name2.50GHz
GPU/VGA TypeIntel HD Graphics
Memory Capacity8GB DDR4
Maximum Memory Supported8 GB
SSD256GB
HDDNo
HDD InterfaceSATA
Optical Drive SpecNot Included
Media SlotsMedia Reader Not Included
Screen SizeNo Screen
Display Feature2 Displays Supported
LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
Video Ports1 HDMI
Rear Audio Ports1x Headphone, 1x Microphone, 1x Line In
External Bays0
Internal Bays0
Dimensions (H x W x D)7.2 x 1.4 x 7
Weight2.6 Pounds

Questions about this item

How is the 256GB SATA SSD installed in the Micro Tower, and what step is often missed?

The drive slides into the internal 2.5-inch bay and connects to a SATA data cable and power connector; the step often missed is securing the drive with the mounting screw so it does not shift.

What maintenance or replacement will the 8GB DDR4 memory need later?

The board supports a maximum of 8 GB DDR4, so the installed memory cannot be expanded; replacement is only needed if a module fails.

What limit appears first under sustained load with the 180W power supply and i5-6500T?

The 180W power supply caps total system draw, so sustained heavy CPU and peripheral loads will hit the power budget before thermal limits.

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