Dependable Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT with 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5, 8GB DDR4, and 500GB HDD—built for office productivity, POS, accounting, browsing, and video calls. Quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to upgrade (add SSD/RAM).
Product Details – Overview
Performance
- Intel® Core™ i5 7th Gen (e.g., i5-7400/i5-7500, 4C/4T) for fast everyday productivity.
- Smooth handling of Office apps, accounting/ERP, web, email, Zoom/Teams, and POS tasks.
Memory
- 8GB DDR4 installed for reliable multitasking.
- Easy upgrade path (2× DIMM slots on MT) — commonly up to 32GB for heavier workloads.
Storage
- 500GB 3.5" SATA HDD for documents, apps, and media.
- SSD-Ready: add a 2.5" SATA or M.2 SSD (model-dependent) for 5–10× faster boot/app loads while keeping the HDD for storage.
Graphics & Displays
- Intel HD Graphics 630 supports 4K video playback and dual monitors (great for spreadsheets + browser).
- Typical outputs include DisplayPort and HDMI/VGA (varies by unit/config).
Connectivity & Ports
- Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) for stable, fast networking.
- Mix of USB 3.1 Gen1 and USB 2.0 ports (front + rear) for printers, scanners, and peripherals.
- Audio I/O for headsets/speakers.
- Wi-Fi/Bluetooth via low-cost USB or internal add-in (if not already present).
Security & Manageability
- TPM 2.0 (most units) enables BitLocker and secure authentication.
- Chassis intrusion switch and Kensington lock slot for physical security.
- Dell Command Suite simplifies driver/BIOS updates for better uptime.
Build & Form Factor
- Mini Tower (MT): enterprise-grade, quiet, and serviceable chassis with tool-less access.
- Designed for 24/7 office reliability and under-desk placement.
OS & Software
- Compatible with Windows 10/11 Pro (as supplied).
- Runs MS Office, QuickBooks/Sage/Tally, browsers, printing/POS, and common business tools.
Ideal Use Cases
- Office/Admin: Word, Excel, email, web CRM.
- Retail/POS: Cashier stations, inventory, label printing.
- Education/Front Desk: E-learning, scheduling, invoicing, video calls.
Recommended Upgrades
- 256–512GB SSD (boot): huge speed boost; keep the 500GB HDD for files.
- +8GB RAM (to 16GB): better for heavy spreadsheets and many browser tabs.
