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Black Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF tower with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3060 SFF Gaming Desktop PC i7-8700 16GB 512GB RX 550

SKU CH-4SX0-Y6PQ1

Compact tower desktop with Intel Core i7-8700, 16 GB DDR4, 512 GB SSD and Radeon RX 550 graphics for 1080p gaming

  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • CPU Name3.2GHz
  • GPU/VGA TypeAMD Radeon RX 550
  • Memory Capacity16GB DDR4
  • SSD512GB
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • Hexa-core i7-8700 reaches 4.60 GHz for responsive gaming
  • 16 GB DDR4 and 512 GB SSD give fast multitasking and quick boots
  • Radeon RX 550 4 GB DDR5 handles 1080p visuals
  • Windows 11 Pro activated and ready to use
  • Wired keyboard and mouse included for immediate setup

Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF Gaming Desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF is a gaming desktop built around an Intel Core i7-8700 hexa-core processor running at 3.20 GHz up to 4.60 GHz. It includes 16GB DDR4 memory, a 512GB SSD and an AMD Radeon RX 550 graphics card with 4GB DDR5. The system ships with Windows 11 Pro, a wired keyboard and a wired mouse.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The small-form-factor tower uses Dell's standard cooling layout for the OptiPlex 3060 chassis. In everyday tasks the i7-8700 operates at its 3.20 GHz base frequency, keeping heat output modest. The RX 550 is a low-power discrete GPU, so fan speeds stay low during office work or media playback.

Behaviour under sustained load

Under prolonged gaming or rendering the CPU can boost toward 4.60 GHz within the limits of the SFF cooling solution. The RX 550 4GB DDR5 frame buffer handles 1080p workloads at reduced settings. Extended sessions will raise internal temperatures and fan noise as the compact chassis manages the combined thermal load.

Highlights

  • Hexa-core i7-8700 reaches 4.60 GHz for responsive gaming
  • 16 GB DDR4 and 512 GB SSD give fast multitasking and quick boots
  • Radeon RX 550 4 GB DDR5 handles 1080p visuals
  • Windows 11 Pro activated and ready to use
  • Wired keyboard and mouse included for immediate setup

Specifications

CPU TypeIntel Core i7 8th Gen
CPU Name3.2GHz
GPU/VGA TypeAMD Radeon RX 550
Memory Capacity16GB DDR4
SSD512GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
Form FactorTower
TypeGaming & Entertainment
ColorBlack
BrandDELL
SeriesOptiPlex
ModelOptiPlex 3060 SFF
Screen SizeNo Screen
Mouse TypeWired Mouse
Keyboard TypeWired Keyboard

Questions about this item

How do I install the AMD Radeon RX 550 4GB DDR5 graphics card in the OptiPlex 3060 SFF tower, and what step is often missed?

Power off the PC, open the side panel, insert the card into the PCIe x16 slot until it clicks, secure the bracket screw, connect the monitor cable to the card not the motherboard, then power on and install the latest AMD driver.

What maintenance or replacement will the 512GB SSD and 16GB DDR4 memory need later?

The SSD has no moving parts so it needs no mechanical maintenance; monitor its health in Windows and replace it if SMART warnings appear. The DDR4 memory is non-upgradable beyond the installed 16GB.

What limit appears first during sustained gaming on the i7-8700 3.20 GHz up to 4.60 GHz processor with the RX 550?

The 4GB DDR5 frame buffer on the RX 550 fills before the 6-core CPU reaches its thermal ceiling, so texture quality must be lowered to avoid stutter in newer titles.

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