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DELL OptiPlex 9800 SFF desktop PC i5-6500 3.2GHz 8GB 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro dual 22" monitors
Compact small-form-factor desktop with a dual-core Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz, 8 GB memory, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro and dual 22-inch monitors
- Form FactorDesktop
- ColorBlack
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
- Software IncludedWindows OS
- CPU TypeIntel Core i5
- CPU NameIntel Core i5
- Windows 11 Pro ready for modern workloads
- Intel Core i5-6500 dual-core CPU at 3.2 GHz
- 8 GB memory expandable to 32 GB
- 256 GB solid-state drive for fast boot
- Dual 22-inch monitors included for productivity
Dell OptiPlex 9800 SFF desktop
This Dell OptiPlex 9800 small-form-factor desktop runs Windows 11 Pro on a dual-core Intel Core i5-6500 processor at 3.2 GHz. It includes 8 GB of memory and a 256 GB solid-state drive. Two 22-inch LCD monitors and a USB Wi-Fi adapter complete the ready-to-use package.
Suits office and home users; not for heavy workloads
The system handles everyday productivity, web browsing and video conferencing with ease. Integrated Intel HD graphics and the dual-core CPU limit performance in 3D rendering, modern gaming or multi-threaded content creation. Buyers who need more processing threads, discrete graphics or larger storage should look at other configurations.
Dual-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz defines
The Intel Core i5-6500 provides two cores without hyper-threading, setting a hard limit on parallel throughput. Memory can be expanded to 32 GB across two slots, but the processor remains the deciding factor for workload suitability.
Highlights
- Windows 11 Pro ready for modern workloads
- Intel Core i5-6500 dual-core CPU at 3.2 GHz
- 8 GB memory expandable to 32 GB
- 256 GB solid-state drive for fast boot
- Dual 22-inch monitors included for productivity
Specifications
| Series | OptiPlex |
|---|---|
| Model | 9800 |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Color | Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Software Included | Windows OS |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i5 |
| CPU Name | Intel Core i5 |
| CPU Main Features | 2-Core |
| GPU/VGA Type | Intel HD Graphics |
| Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics |
| Graphics Interface | Integrated video |
| Memory Capacity | 8GB |
| Memory Slots (Available/Total) | 2 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 32GB |
| SSD | 256GB |
| HDD Interface | SSD |
| Storage Spec | 256GB SSD |
| Screen Size | 22" |
| Modem | USB WiFi Adapter |
Questions about this item
How do I install the USB WiFi adapter and what step do people forget?
Plug the supplied USB WiFi adapter into any free USB port on the OptiPlex 9800 SFF and install the driver; the step people miss is enabling the Wi-Fi radio in Windows 11 Pro settings before trying to connect.
What maintenance or replacement will the 256GB SSD and 8GB memory need later?
The 256GB SSD has no moving parts so it needs no mechanical maintenance; the 8GB memory uses two slots and can be expanded to 32GB total if you need more capacity later.
What limit appears first when the Intel Core i5-6500 runs at 3.2GHz under sustained load?
The integrated Intel HD Graphics shares system memory, so graphics-intensive tasks will hit the 8GB RAM ceiling before the dual-core CPU reaches its thermal limit.
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