DELL OptiPlex 9010 SFF i5-3470 3.2GHz 32GB DDR3 1TB HDD DVD-RW Win 10 Pro desktop PC

OptiPlex 9010 SFF Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 9010 SFF is a small form factor desktop built around a 3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3470 processor running at 3.20 GHz. It comes with 32 GB of DDR3 memory and a 3.5" 1TB hard drive for local storage. A DVD±RW drive, Gigabit Ethernet, integrated Intel Graphics 4000 and Windows 10 Pro complete the package. USB keyboard and mouse are included.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This system suits office workers, students or home users who need a ready-to-run Windows 10 machine for documents, web browsing and light multitasking. The compact chassis fits tight desk spaces and the included peripherals mean no extra purchases. Buyers who want more storage capacity or faster solid-state storage should look elsewhere. Anyone needing discrete graphics performance for modern gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads will find the integrated graphics insufficient.

Deciding specification: 32 GB DDR3 memory

The 32 GB DDR3 configuration is the key figure that determines whether this desktop matches the workload. It provides ample headroom for running many browser tabs, office suites and background services simultaneously. Systems with less memory will hit swap sooner and feel slower under the same load. Verify that any planned upgrades use DDR3 240-pin DIMM modules, as other memory generations are physically and electrically incompatible.