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Small black desktop tower with wireless keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL Precision 3430 SFF desktop PC i5-8500 16GB 512GB Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-WQ3G-SED2A

A compact small-form-factor desktop with a six-core Intel Core i5-8500, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD, ready for Windows 11 Pro workloads

  • TypeDesktop PC
  • Form FactorSmall Form Factor
  • ColorBlack
  • Cache Per Processor9MB
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • Windows 11Ready
  • Compact SFF design saves desk space
  • 6-core i5-8500 reaches 4.10 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles business workloads smoothly
  • 512 GB SSD provides fast boot and app loading
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with DisplayPort 4K output

Compact workstation for daily productivity

The Dell Precision 3430 is a small-form-factor desktop built around an Intel Core i5-8500 processor with six cores running at 3.00 GHz base and up to 4.10 GHz turbo. It ships with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD, plus Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives displays up to 4096 x 2304 over DisplayPort.

Simple drop-in deployment

The chassis arrives assembled with a wireless keyboard and mouse included, so setup only requires power, a display cable and network connection. Front-facing ports provide four USB-A sockets and an audio jack for quick peripheral access. The compact footprint limits internal expansion space, so add-in cards or extra storage bays may not fit.

Suited for office and home-office users

This configuration fits workers who need a ready-to-run PC for documents, web apps, video calls and light content viewing. Buyers who want more storage or a discrete graphics card for 3D workloads should look at something else. The 64GB memory ceiling also caps users planning very large datasets.

Highlights

  • Compact SFF design saves desk space
  • 6-core i5-8500 reaches 4.10 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles business workloads smoothly
  • 512 GB SSD provides fast boot and app loading
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with DisplayPort 4K output

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPrecision
Model3430
TypeDesktop PC
Form FactorSmall Form Factor
ColorBlack
Cache Per Processor9MB
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
Windows 11Ready
CPU NameIntel Core i5-8500
CPU Base Frequency3.00GHz
Turbo Frequency4.10GHz
GPU/VGA TypeIntel UHD Graphics 630
Memory Capacity16GB DDR4
SSD512GB
Front USB4
Front Audio Ports1
RJ451 port

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Intel Core i5-8500 is reaching its 4.10 GHz turbo frequency after setup?

Open Task Manager, select the Performance tab, and watch the CPU speed while running a heavy workload; it should climb toward 4.10 GHz when thermal headroom allows.

Which accessories are included in the box and what must I purchase separately?

The box contains the Precision 3430 desktop, a wireless keyboard and mouse, and a power cable; a monitor, DisplayPort cable and any additional USB peripherals are not included.

Should I choose the 512 GB SSD configuration or the 256 GB SSD version for Windows 11 Pro and typical business workloads?

The 512 GB SSD provides more space for the operating system, applications and local files, reducing the need for external storage compared with the 256 GB option.

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