Dell OptiPlex 7050 Tower, Core i5 7th Gen, 8 GB of DDR4, 256 GB SSD

The Dell OptiPlex 7050 is a durable and expandable desktop series available in Mini Tower (MT) and Small Form Factor (SFF) configurations. Known for its reliability in professional environments, it offers strong performance with Intel Core i-series CPUs—commonly the Core i5-7500 (quad‑core, 3.4 GHz) and optionally the Core i7‑7700—making it well-suited for office productivity, light content creation, light CAD, and data processing

Packed with 8 GB of DDR4 memory (upgradeable to 64 GB) and a 256 GB SSD (or 128 GB in some listings), the OptiPlex delivers fast boot-up, responsive application loading, and quiet operation . Multiple drive bays and M.2 slots allow for future storage expansion.

Its chassis includes robust PCIe expansion support—Mini Tower offers up to four full-size PCIe slots; SFF provides a low-profile PCIe x16 plus additional smaller slots . Connectivity is abundant: front and rear USB‑A/USB‑C ports, HDMI, DisplayPort(s), Ethernet, and more, making it easy to connect legacy and modern peripherals.

While compact, the SFF and MT variants are upgrade-friendly. Users have tackled GPU installation (e.g., Quadro P400/P600, GTX 1650, RTX 3060) and power-supply upgrades—though PSU limitations (240 W default) may require custom adapters

Ideal for business workstations, educational labs, or home offices, the OptiPlex 7050 delivers a solid balance of performance, flexibility, and security.