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Small black desktop tower with front USB ports

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5050 SFF i5-6500 16GB 512GB Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-A4YV-0R6AD

Small-form-factor desktop with a 3.2 GHz quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB solid-state drive running Windows 10 Pro

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorSmall Form Factor
  • Memory16GB
  • MonitorMonitor not included
  • Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
  • Screen SizeNo Screen
  • Ready for multitasking with 16GB DDR4 memory
  • Fast boot and file access on 512GB solid state drive
  • Business-ready security with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed
  • Connect peripherals easily via 6 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0 ports
  • Compact small form factor fits tight workspace layouts

OptiPlex 5050 SFF business desktop

The OptiPlex 5050 SFF is a small form factor desktop built for office environments. It ships with an Intel Core i5-6500 processor, 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB solid state drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and no monitor is included. This configuration suits general productivity and multi-tasking workloads.

Sustained load behaviour with i5-6500

The i5-6500 runs at a base frequency of 3.2GHz across four cores without hyper-threading. Under continuous load the small chassis limits thermal headroom, so clocks will settle below the maximum turbo frequency. The 512GB SSD maintains steady throughput for typical business datasets, while 16GB DDR4 keeps memory pressure low for standard office applications.

Installation notes and common issues

The small form factor case restricts expansion to low-profile cards and proprietary power supply cabling. Only six USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports are available externally, so peripheral-heavy setups may need a hub. No optical drive is fitted and the single RJ-45 port provides wired networking only. Builders needing full-height cards or additional internal storage bays should consider a larger chassis.

Highlights

  • Ready for multitasking with 16GB DDR4 memory
  • Fast boot and file access on 512GB solid state drive
  • Business-ready security with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed
  • Connect peripherals easily via 6 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0 ports
  • Compact small form factor fits tight workspace layouts

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesOptiPlex
Model5050
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorSmall Form Factor
Memory16GB
MonitorMonitor not included
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
Screen SizeNo Screen

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the OptiPlex 5050 SFF produce with the i5-6500 running all day?

The i5-6500 has a 65 W TDP, so the small-form-factor chassis runs warm but stays within normal office noise levels during sustained workloads.

Which peripherals must I already own to start using this desktop?

No monitor is included, so you will need a display with VGA, HDMI or DisplayPort input plus a keyboard and mouse for the USB ports.

Can the 5050 SFF drive my older USB 2.0 scanner and parallel printer?

It provides four USB 2.0 ports for legacy devices; a parallel printer would need a USB-to-parallel adapter because no parallel port is present.

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