Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF |8th-Gen |Core i3 | 8gb Ram | 256ssd

Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF with 8th-Gen Core i3

The Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF is a compact, business-grade desktop introduced in 2018, built on the 8th generation Intel “Coffee Lake” platform.

When configured with a Core i3 processor, it typically uses the i3-8500, a 6-core CPU clocked at 3.0 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 4.1 GHz and a 9 MB cache

Key Specifications

Processor

• Intel Core i3-8500 (6 cores, base 3.0 GHz, Turbo Boost to 4.1 GHz, 9 MB cache)

Memory

• Comes with 8 GB DDR4 (usually 2666 MHz), upgradable to 32 GB using two DIMM slots.

Storage

• Offered with options like 256 GB SSD (SATA or NVMe), 512 GB SSD,  depending on configuration.

• Graphics

• Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630

Ports & Expansion

• Front: 2 × USB 3.1 Gen 1, 2 × USB 2.0, headphone/microphone combo jack

• Rear: 2 × USB 3.1 Gen 1, 2 × USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, audio line-out; some models include VGA or serial ports

• Expansion slots: One low-profile PCIe x16, one PCIe x1

• Compact SFF chassis measuring approximately 29 cm × 9.2 cm × 29 cm and weighing around 5 kg, making it ideal for limited-space environments.

• Designed for easy servicing with tool-less access; built for reliability and tested to meet MIL-STD-810G standards & Manageability

• Features TPM 2.0, optional chassis intrusion switch, Kensington lock slot, BIOS-level management, and Dell’s Client Command Suite for enterprise deployment

Operating System

• Compatible with Windows 10 Pro and Windows 11 Pro, thanks to TPM 2.0 and an 8th-gen CPU.

Real-World Insights

• One Reddit user noted that the integrated UHD 630 graphics supports up to 4K output over DisplayPort or HDMI, but actual performance may be limited by port or adapter quality

• Another Reddit discussion highlights that the system’s memory can be safely upgraded to 32 GB (2 × 16 GB DDR4-2666 MHz) Reddit.

Summary Table