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Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 6 |
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Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
Brand | Dell |
Personal computer design type | Computer Tower |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
Memory Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
Model Name | Optiplex |
Included Components | DVD |
CPU Model | Core i5 |
Special Feature | Microphone |
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Conscious design
Advanced performance and productivity
Available with Intel Core i5 processors, Intel HD graphics, and Intel vPro systems management, The OptiPlex 7010 enables increased power and productivity. Enjoy your bulk storage device!
Large internal space
Dual "3.5" internal drive bays supporting multiple hard disk drives capable of RAID configurations. This PC comes with 1T HDD so that you can store more.
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz Turbo 3.6 GHz
- Memory: 8GB DDR3
- Storage: 1T HDD
- Optical driver: DVD
- Port: USB 3.0, DisplayPort, VGA, RJ-45.
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Easy integrationHelp get the most out of existing IT investments with legacy feature support available on the The OptiPlex 7010 like DP ports, a VGA port, an RJ-45 connection.Support Multi Monitor connection. |
Powerful processing and drive optionsSelect from powerful 2nd Gen Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz up to 3.6 GHz and integrated Intel HD UMA graphics along with other configurable options that let businesses configure the right OptiPlex 7010 for each user’s needs. |
Superior storage and memoryCreate a full featured and smoother experience with powerful processors. 8G DDR3 memory with Strictly selected particles. |
Executive-class collaborationA brand new installation of the Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit Multi-Language English/French/Spanish Operating System, free of bloatware commonly installed from other manufacturers. As Microsoft's stablest OS to date, Windows 10 Pro will maximize the utility of your PC for years to come. |
1T hard disk drive
The OptiPlex 7010 comes with a 1T HDD so that you can store more photos, music and movies.
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The OptiPlex 7010 connects to the Internet using a high speed Gigabit Ethernet adapter or stable performance Wi-Fi.
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Brand | Dell |
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Series | Optiplex |
Item model number | MBDEL7010-W10/3.2Ci5M |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
Item Weight | 6.89 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 16.4 x 6.9 x 14.2 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 16.4 x 6.9 x 14.2 inches |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
Optical Drive Type | DVD |
Additional Information
ASIN | B01K0GNUOG |
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Best Sellers Rank | #9,997 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #287 in Tower Computers #1,141 in Renewed Computers & Accessories #1,747 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Computers |
Date First Available | August 8, 2016 |
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Customers like the performance, value, speed and cleanliness of the computer. They mention that it performs admirably, is good value for the money, and is a great budget gaming computer. Some are satisfied with ease of installation. However, some customers dislike damage. Opinions are mixed on quality and gaming.
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Customers like the performance of the computer. They say it performs admirably, runs their game relatively good, and has no problems with everything. Some say the system is great and easy to install.
"...Now graphics wise the thing was ok. It was running my game relatively good for it being onboard graphics...." Read more
"...This PC works great and has done everything I need it to do. I am able to quickly get to my web pages, open files and use MS office with no delays...." Read more
"...I am currently using it for Truenas Core with an Intel NIC, and it performs admirably...." Read more
"...that their was no power cable included with the PC rendering it entirely useless after all without power you can't really do much on a PC so..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer. Some mention that it's great, capable, and an acceptable business computer. However, others say that the mouse is OK but the keyboard is low quality, and the computer starts crashing every ten minutes.
"...also load much faster, and at this point I’d call it a perfectly acceptable business computer for about $250...." Read more
"This computer is a great product for an office setting or if your a gamer this is a great budget gaming computer with a little enhancement...." Read more
"...No Windows product key on or in the case ... is this the norm now?Negative: The worst thing is UPS...." Read more
"...It comes with a mouse and keyboard. The mouse is OK but they keyboard is low quality...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the computer. They say it's a great budget gaming computer. Customers also mention that the RAM is not expensive.
"...No problems encountered.This is a great little computer at a price not much greater than the Windows license included with it...." Read more
"...product for an office setting or if your a gamer this is a great budget gaming computer with a little enhancement...." Read more
"...That is an EXCELLENT price for modern 1080p gaming at 60 fps...." Read more
"This Dell computer offers excellent value for its price. I am currently using it for Truenas Core with an Intel NIC, and it performs admirably...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the computer. They mention that it does what they need to do pretty fast, it's blazing fast, and it'll have them playing their games within minutes. The performance has been very good, and Windows 10 loaded perfectly and smoothly. Some mention that the computer started up immediately and has no lags or crashing.
"...for me, the GeForce 1030 does everything I need to do, and it does it pretty fast.Last step was an upgrade to version 1809...." Read more
"...I was mainly looking for good speed of use and no lags / crashing, something that was happening a lot on my 4 year old budget laptop...." Read more
"...This computer is fast.* I am not a gamer, but I have benchmarked the processor and am very happy with the results.*..." Read more
"...operating system is installed on a HDD, which may result in slower performance...." Read more
Customers like the cleanliness of the computer. They mention that it's very clean inside and all components look new. They also say that the computer did not require any cleaning inside and that the exterior is pristine.
"...It was very clean (especially inside) and had only a few cosmetic blemishes, some of which had been disguised with a little black spray paint...." Read more
"...The computer did not require ANY cleaning inside. It had been thoroughly cleaned inside so there was no dust or dirty spots...." Read more
"1. It was a little bit dirty not alot but it was a little bit dirty 2...." Read more
"...The system arrived clean and well-maintained, equipped with 2x4GB sticks of DDR3 RAM...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the computer. They mention that it is simple, easy to setup, and ready to use. They also appreciate the modular case and easy access to the PCIe cards.
"...Right away starting the computer up is a simple process. Windows is already installed so it will boot up and automatically start the sign on process...." Read more
"...The games are non-AAA, easy on the GPU ... The Witness, Obduction, Ultimate General Civil War, and other older games...." Read more
"...The Windows 10 license was valid and setup quickly. Machine performance has been very good with no complaints at all...." Read more
"Everything was great and easy to install, fast software plenty of memory, definitely recommend" Read more
Customers are mixed about the gaming capabilities of the computer. Some mention that it plays games like a dream, is very useful, and well-suited for not so demanding tasks, while others say that it's not really meant for gaming.
"...Currently the machine is working fine, running minor games and providing video and move capability for one of my home theater systems." Read more
"...It's not a bad processor at all, and the attached fan was pretty quiet...." Read more
"Not the best for high demand games. Personally I will have to invest some time and a lot of money into upgrades...." Read more
"...Still, a great computer with a lot of potential." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the computer. They mention that it arrived with scratches, dings, and dents on the front top of the case. Some say that the case was bent but did not impact the operation of the unit. Some customers also report that the motherboard fried and the hard drive arrived broken off mount.
"...It was very clean (especially inside) and had only a few cosmetic blemishes, some of which had been disguised with a little black spray paint...." Read more
"...to take out the metal rims to put the graphics card and the handle was scratched ((..." Read more
"...It was obviously a used machine, it has a few blemishes on it...but that's to be expected at this price point...." Read more
"...Item arrived in excellent condition. There is a small imperfection on the lower right corner which is not visible as I have the PC near the floor in..." Read more
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- The listing shows the computer coming with an i5-3470. But mine actually came with an i5-3570. It's the same generation and build architecture, but its base clock and turbo clock are both 200MHz (0.2GHz) higher; so this processor is better than what it was supposed to come with.
- The computer did not require ANY cleaning inside. It had been thoroughly cleaned inside so there was no dust or dirty spots. I did replace the thermal paste on the CPU, as it was likely pretty old, but I would not expect the seller to have done that themselves.
- I didn't need it, but it came with a mouse and keyboard.
The Mini Tower (MT) case is far better than the Small Form Factor (SFF) case versions for a few reasons.
(1). Air flow is much better. Although the SFF don't have bad airflow, it isn't as good as the MT cases.
(2). Full size PCIe slots allow for full size cards to be installed (SFF require half height cards)
(3). More HDD/SSD spots and connections. MT has 2x3.5" and 2x5.25" bays to go with the 4xSATA connectors
(4). The MT use a full size, standard, ATX power supply instead of the proprietary power supply units in the SFF. That means you can spend like $30-$40 and get a nice power supply unit and go with an even better GPU like a GTX 1060 6GB.
There was really only one con for this machine (or at least the one I got), and that was the RAM setup. I got the listed 8GB, but it came installed at 4x2GB. That means if I ever want to upgrade, it will cost more because I will have to replace everything instead of just adding a few sticks. That being said, I don't really think I'll be upgrading, so the RAM isn't a huge deal.
I paired my machine with a Zotac GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini and this thing can game! I can play GTA V on HIGH settings @ 1080p while still getting over 60 fps. That's without any overclocking with MSI Afterburner. Keep in mind this is about the best graphics card you can use in this computer without upgrading the PSU because there are no PCIe power connectors. The GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini just uses the power from the PCIe slot and does not require any extra power.
Total price of the entire rig was about $360. That is an EXCELLENT price for modern 1080p gaming at 60 fps. If I was to spend any more money, it would be on a new PSU, but just for reliability sake.
I have included pictures of some of the components inside the case, along with a Cinebench test of the CPU and GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini.
Here are the specs of the specific machine I received. It seems like they are not all the same, so I can't guarantee you will receive the same:
CPU: i5-3570 (4 core, 4 thread, 3.4 base clock, 3.8 turbo clock)
RAM: 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 @ 1600MHz (maximum speed supported by CPU)
HDD: 1TB Seagate BarraCuda 7200RPM
PSU: Dell 275W
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (with sticker code on case if you want to install on new SSD)
I added the GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini and the 250GB Samsung 840 Evo SSD.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019
- The listing shows the computer coming with an i5-3470. But mine actually came with an i5-3570. It's the same generation and build architecture, but its base clock and turbo clock are both 200MHz (0.2GHz) higher; so this processor is better than what it was supposed to come with.
- The computer did not require ANY cleaning inside. It had been thoroughly cleaned inside so there was no dust or dirty spots. I did replace the thermal paste on the CPU, as it was likely pretty old, but I would not expect the seller to have done that themselves.
- I didn't need it, but it came with a mouse and keyboard.
The Mini Tower (MT) case is far better than the Small Form Factor (SFF) case versions for a few reasons.
(1). Air flow is much better. Although the SFF don't have bad airflow, it isn't as good as the MT cases.
(2). Full size PCIe slots allow for full size cards to be installed (SFF require half height cards)
(3). More HDD/SSD spots and connections. MT has 2x3.5" and 2x5.25" bays to go with the 4xSATA connectors
(4). The MT use a full size, standard, ATX power supply instead of the proprietary power supply units in the SFF. That means you can spend like $30-$40 and get a nice power supply unit and go with an even better GPU like a GTX 1060 6GB.
There was really only one con for this machine (or at least the one I got), and that was the RAM setup. I got the listed 8GB, but it came installed at 4x2GB. That means if I ever want to upgrade, it will cost more because I will have to replace everything instead of just adding a few sticks. That being said, I don't really think I'll be upgrading, so the RAM isn't a huge deal.
I paired my machine with a Zotac GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini and this thing can game! I can play GTA V on HIGH settings @ 1080p while still getting over 60 fps. That's without any overclocking with MSI Afterburner. Keep in mind this is about the best graphics card you can use in this computer without upgrading the PSU because there are no PCIe power connectors. The GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini just uses the power from the PCIe slot and does not require any extra power.
Total price of the entire rig was about $360. That is an EXCELLENT price for modern 1080p gaming at 60 fps. If I was to spend any more money, it would be on a new PSU, but just for reliability sake.
I have included pictures of some of the components inside the case, along with a Cinebench test of the CPU and GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini.
Here are the specs of the specific machine I received. It seems like they are not all the same, so I can't guarantee you will receive the same:
CPU: i5-3570 (4 core, 4 thread, 3.4 base clock, 3.8 turbo clock)
RAM: 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 @ 1600MHz (maximum speed supported by CPU)
HDD: 1TB Seagate BarraCuda 7200RPM
PSU: Dell 275W
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (with sticker code on case if you want to install on new SSD)
I added the GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini and the 250GB Samsung 840 Evo SSD.
I plugged in a network cable and booted the system. It came right up on Windows 10 Pro version 1803 and activated the license without any effort on my part. It took about 45 minutes to download and apply all the accumulated Windows updates.
The CD drive is read only, so I replaced that, as I had a read/write drive in the junk box. The VGA port provides 1920x1080 resolutions, which is all my monitor can do. Replacing the VGA cable with a display port to HDMI cable improved the quality of the display for $10 (from Amazon).
At this point I’d say it’s a capable if somewhat sluggish home/business computer. Without any further modifications, the Passmark overall score was 1525. I backed up the included 1TB drive and then disconnected it. I installed a 250G SSD and recovered the system to that drive. (I think a 120G would be big enough and you can find those for around $20). I then reinstalled and formatted the original drive which has all the room I’ll ever need to store pictures, music, cat videos, etc. It now goes from power off to booted and ready in about 20 seconds, and shuts down in about 5 seconds. Programs also load much faster, and at this point I’d call it a perfectly acceptable business computer for about $250. The Intel video is still pretty slow, so no action games! The Passmark score was now up to 1801, still lagging behind my i3-4170 desktop, which comes in at 2403.
I wanted a little better graphic performance without too much cost or effort and decided on a Gigabyte Geforce GT 1030 card. While my Dell is the little tower, this card is very compact and should fit in the small form factor units without any problem. Less than $100, and while the specs call for a 300w power supply, it appears that the slightly smaller Dell unit handles the additional load without complaint. The score is now up to 3769 placing it above the 70th percentile of Passmark’s world-wide ratings. I can’t address games, but others seem to favor a Geforce 1050 video card. That probably requires going to a 500w power supply. As for me, the GeForce 1030 does everything I need to do, and it does it pretty fast.
Last step was an upgrade to version 1809. No problems encountered.
This is a great little computer at a price not much greater than the Windows license included with it. If you don’t mind some tinkering, it can be turned into a system with a huge amount of capability at a very modest cost.
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019
I plugged in a network cable and booted the system. It came right up on Windows 10 Pro version 1803 and activated the license without any effort on my part. It took about 45 minutes to download and apply all the accumulated Windows updates.
The CD drive is read only, so I replaced that, as I had a read/write drive in the junk box. The VGA port provides 1920x1080 resolutions, which is all my monitor can do. Replacing the VGA cable with a display port to HDMI cable improved the quality of the display for $10 (from Amazon).
At this point I’d say it’s a capable if somewhat sluggish home/business computer. Without any further modifications, the Passmark overall score was 1525. I backed up the included 1TB drive and then disconnected it. I installed a 250G SSD and recovered the system to that drive. (I think a 120G would be big enough and you can find those for around $20). I then reinstalled and formatted the original drive which has all the room I’ll ever need to store pictures, music, cat videos, etc. It now goes from power off to booted and ready in about 20 seconds, and shuts down in about 5 seconds. Programs also load much faster, and at this point I’d call it a perfectly acceptable business computer for about $250. The Intel video is still pretty slow, so no action games! The Passmark score was now up to 1801, still lagging behind my i3-4170 desktop, which comes in at 2403.
I wanted a little better graphic performance without too much cost or effort and decided on a Gigabyte Geforce GT 1030 card. While my Dell is the little tower, this card is very compact and should fit in the small form factor units without any problem. Less than $100, and while the specs call for a 300w power supply, it appears that the slightly smaller Dell unit handles the additional load without complaint. The score is now up to 3769 placing it above the 70th percentile of Passmark’s world-wide ratings. I can’t address games, but others seem to favor a Geforce 1050 video card. That probably requires going to a 500w power supply. As for me, the GeForce 1030 does everything I need to do, and it does it pretty fast.
Last step was an upgrade to version 1809. No problems encountered.
This is a great little computer at a price not much greater than the Windows license included with it. If you don’t mind some tinkering, it can be turned into a system with a huge amount of capability at a very modest cost.
Positives: Exactly as described. Very clean on inside and a few scuffs on the case. Booted up just fine and did it's Windows registration thing.
Neutrals: NO written info in box or the case. I've bought used PC before and they usually come with at least some written documentation ... even a single sheet of paper. No Windows product key on or in the case ... is this the norm now?
Negative: The worst thing is UPS. The shipper boxed the product very well, but UPS tried it's very best to destroy it between Canada and Georgia. The box almost came open at one of the taped section (it was adequately taped if you don't THROW the box around) and the box was torn in a couple of places. UPS manged to tear the case cooling fan from it's supports (it was hanging by one), and the empty 5.25 inch bay cover had come loose.
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Consider the dimensions of the included PSU, as well, as there is a depressive latch on the back side of the case which is designed to hold the PSU in place. If your PSU is larger it simply won't click back into position. There's also some kind of clip on the top front side of the case which might make it difficult to get larger PSUs in (though probably not impossible). Luckily, the old 550w PSU I had laying around was the exact same size.
For reference, the measurements of the included PSU are: 5.5 x 5.875 x 3.375" (Depth x Width x Height).
I had to invest in two other little things to complete my upgrade: the first being a 90-degree 15-pin SATA power extension cable.. because of how the HDD is oriented in the case, if you don't have low-profile L-shape cables to connect to it, you'll never get the side back on (without smushing the cables). The second thing, which again was inexpensive, was a 2.5" to 5.25" drive mounting bracket; so that I could throw in an SSD and not just have it loose in the case... being mounted in the second 5.25" drive bay under the optic drive.
What makes this deal even better is the included Windows 10 *Pro*!