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Small black Dell OptiPlex 3050 desktop tower, compact form factor, matte finish

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3050 SFF i5-6500 3.2GHz 16GB DDR4 256GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD Windows 10

SKU CH-A3EM-7XM7T

Small-form-factor business desktop with a 3.2 GHz quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR4 and a 256 GB NVMe M.2 SSD for fast boot and load times

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorSlim/Small Form Factor
  • UsageBusiness
  • ColorBlack
  • Processori5 6500
  • Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor

Operating System Windows 10 Home

Memory Capacity 16GB DDR4

SSD 256GB PCIe

HDD None

  • None
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD boots Windows 10 fast
  • HDMI plus DisplayPort connect modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet gives wired 1000 Mbps throughput

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF Business Desktop

This small-form-factor desktop runs a 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor with 6 MB L3 cache. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 solid-state drive provide responsive performance for everyday office applications. It ships with a fresh installation of Windows 10 Home and a genuine Microsoft COA sticker attached to the chassis.

Thermals Power and Noise

The compact SFF chassis houses the 65 W processor and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 without a discrete graphics card, keeping power draw modest during typical business workloads. A single system fan cools the internal components; acoustic output remains low enough for quiet office environments under normal use. Gigabit Ethernet connectivity adds minimal thermal load during sustained network transfers.

Bundled Accessories and Software Impact

The included power cord enables immediate deployment without sourcing a proprietary cable. Windows 10 Home is pre-activated, removing the need for initial licence configuration and allowing users to begin work straight away. No keyboard, mouse or display are supplied, so buyers who need input devices or a monitor must obtain them separately. The absence of VGA and DVI ports means adapters are required for legacy display connections.

Highlights

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD boots Windows 10 fast
  • HDMI plus DisplayPort connect modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet gives wired 1000 Mbps throughput

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesOptiPlex
Model3050
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorSlim/Small Form Factor
UsageBusiness
ColorBlack
Processori5 6500
Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor6 MB L3 Cache
Memory16GB DDR4
Storage256GB PCIe M.2 SSD
GraphicsIntel HD 530
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
MonitorMonitor not included
KeyboardNone
MouseNone
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Software IncludedFresh install and activated with Windows 10. Genuine Microsof Windows COA sticker will be attached to the unit.
ChipsetIntel Q170
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU NameIntel Core i5-6500
L3 Cache Per CPU6 MB
CPU Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
GPU/VGA TypeIntel HD Graphics 530
Graphics InterfaceIntegrated video
Memory Capacity16GB DDR4
SSD256GB PCIe
HDDNo
Optical Drive TypeDVD-RW
Screen SizeNo Screen
TouchscreenNo
LAN ChipsetIntegrated
LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
Front USB4
Front Audio Ports1
Video Ports1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB4
RJ451 port
Rear Audio Ports1
Consumer AlertGrade B units will have some cosmetic blemishes that include scratches and/or other surface imperfections. PC will show dings and/or scratches but does not effect any ports or lid operation. Grade B products are functionally equivalent to Grade A, and will include the same warranty and customer support as Grade A products. Pricing on Grade B products will typically be lower than Grade A products.

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 256GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD into the OptiPlex 3050 SFF, and which step is often missed?

Open the chassis, insert the M.2 drive into the motherboard slot at an angle, then secure it with the retention screw; the step often missed is fastening that screw, which leaves the drive unseated.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16GB DDR4 memory need later?

The DDR4 modules are solid-state and require no scheduled replacement; only a future capacity upgrade would involve swapping them out.

What limit appears first on the Intel HD 530 graphics under sustained load?

The integrated GPU shares system memory and thermal headroom with the CPU, so extended heavy workloads hit thermal throttling before the graphics engine itself saturates.

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