Dell OptiPlex Series 4 DT, SFF and USFF Chassis

OptiPlex (a portmanteau of "optimal" and "-plex") is a discontinued line of business-oriented desktop and all-in-one computers made for corporate enterprises, healthcare, the government, and education markets. Initially released in 1993 by Dell, these computers typically contain Intel CPUs, beginning with Celeron and Pentium and currently[update] with the Core microarchitecture (i3, i5, i7, i9). Business-oriented components, such as Gigabit Ethernet, Display Port, tool-less Chassis and software such as data protection utilities, along with management features such as Intel vPro often come standard with OptiPlex systems. Their configurations can be completed by the purchaser for components such as CPU, GPU, RAM, storage and wireless options, as well as Dell Pro support.

History

In 1993, Dell released the OptiPlex and NetPlex lines in the wake of its first quarterly loss. Its disappointing results were partially attributed to poor returns on its notebook division; however, Dell's desktop and server lines continued to see success, particularly within the enterprise market.

The new offerings were positioned accordingly. The NetPlex line consisted of inexpensive i486 workstations designed to be used as corporate network clients. The OptiPlex line offered the same networking capabilities as the NetPlex along with additional features such as VESA Local Bus expansion slots, expandable VRAM, and stronger processor models. It also targeted large enterprises with features such as embedded diagnostics.

On January 06, 2025, Dell announced that they were consolidating their desktop and laptop product lines into three new simplified categories, with OptiPlex rebranding to Dell Pro.

Overview

Series 1 - Classic beige

First generation Dell OptiPlex GX1 desktop workstation

In the classic beige chassis:

Dell OptiPlex series 1 chassis features[citation needed]
ChassisModelsHeightWidthDepthexternal baysinternal bays
5.25"3.5"
NX1 Specific9.27cm (3.65inches)33.71cm (13.27inches)34.93cm (13.75inches)—N/a—N/a1x 3.5" HDD
Small form Factor9.14cm (3.6inches)31.75cm (12.5inches)37.8cm (14.9inches)1 slim optical1.44 floppy1x 3.5" HDD
Low-profile desktop10.9cm (4.3inches)40.9cm (16.1inches)43.7cm (17.2inches)11.44 floppy1x 3.5" HDD
Midsize desktop16.5cm (6.5inches)41.9cm (16.5inches)44.5cm (17.5inches)21.44 floppy2x 3.5" HDD
Mini-tower(GX400 Black chassis)44.5cm (17.5inches)20.6cm (8.1inches)43.7cm (17.2inches)31.44 floppy2x 3.5" HDD

Series 2

First Generation Dell Optiplex GXL
Second generation 1995 Dell OptiPlex GXL desktop computer

In the midnight-gray chassis:

Dell OptiPlex series 2 chassis features
ChassisModelsHeightWidthDepthExpansion Card SlotsExternal BaysInternal BaysPower Supply
5.25"3.5"
Mini Tower160L to 170L36.8cm (14.5 Inches)18.4 (7.25 inches)42.6cm (16.75 inches)4x Full Height211x 3.5" (Optional 2x)250W
Ultra Small Form / Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF)SX260 to SX27024.7cm (9.9inches)24.2cm (9.7inches)8.5cm (3.4inches)N/A1 Media Bay—N/a1x 3.5" HDD150W 6-Pin Power Adapter
Small Form Factor (SF) / (SFF)GX50 to GX2809.0cm (3.57inches)31.9cm (12.54inches)35.4cm (13.93inches)2x Half Height1 slim optical1 slim floppy1x 3.5" HDD160W
Small Desktop (SD) / Desktop (DT)GX50 to GX280 Inc 170L10.6cm (4.2inches)38.9cm (15.3inches)43.2cm (17inches)1x Half Height, 2x Full Height (Riser)11.44 floppy1x 3.5" HDD180W
Small Mini Tower (SMT) / Mini Tower (MT)L60/GX240 to GX28042.5cm (16.7inches)18.1cm (7.13inches)44.7cm (17.6inches)5x Full Height2(1) + 1.44 floppy2x 3.5" HDD250W

Series 3 - BTX

Dell OptiPlex from 2005 to 2009 followed Intel's BTX standard. The first model to sport the new BTX layout was the uncommon BTX version of the GX280 The last model to be BTX is the OptiPlex 780. 7xx Series DT models can be configured with a riser card to accommodate two full height cards. The riser card fits over the top PCIe x16 slot and middle PCI which is slightly longer with extra pins, this is however not PCI-X. Features DirectDetect system health status indicators for troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Dell OptiPlex series 3 chassis features
ChassisModelsImageHeightWidthDepthExpansion Card SlotsExternal BaysInternal BaysPower Supply
5.25"3.5"
Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF)SX280 to 76023.7cm (9.3inches)6.5cm (2.6inches)24.0cm (9.4inches)—N/a1 D/Bay Module (Optical or Floppy, common with Latitude)—N/a3.5" HDD180W or 220W 8-Pin Power Adapter
Small Form Factor (SFF)GX520/GX280 to 78031.37cm (12.35inches)9.26cm (3.65inches)34.03cm (13.4inches)2 Low profile1 Slim optical13.5" HDD235W
Desktop (DT)GX280 to 78039.9cm (15.7inches)11.4cm (4.5inches)35.3cm (13.9inches)3 Low profile and 4 Low profile for 960/980 Models A riser card is available which converts a low profile PCIe x16 and PCI or two PCI or one PCIe x16 and PCI full height. the last PCI (and PCIe x16 on 960/980) remains low profile.112x 3.5" HDD255W
MiniTower (MT)GX280 to 78041.4cm (16.3inches)18.5cm (7.3inches)43.9cm (17.3inches)4 Full height212x 3.5" HDD255W or 305W

Capacitor issues

OptiPlex models (mostly produced in 2003 and 2004), notably the GX270, suffered from frequent failures due to faulty capacitors supplied by Nichicon as part of the capacitor plague. These capacitors would bulge and leak, resulting in product failure after only a few years of use. Leaked internal documents allege that Dell knew that the computers were likely to fail, and continued to ship them.

Series 4

The OptiPlex 960 introduced a new style of cases, made with recyclable plastics. The first two models, namely the 960 and 980 were based on BTX, However the rest of this series was built upon the standard ATX and DTX. From the x020 and onwards, Dell switched over from a standard 24 pin power connector to a proprietary 12v only 8 pin connector for better power efficiency. The DT and SFF models from this series used standard TFX and LFX power supplies, respectively (the LFX power supplies do have a nonstandard depth of 240mm, however), while the MT models used standard ATX power supplies.

Dell OptiPlex series 4 chassis features
ChassisModelsImageHeightWidthDepthExpansion Card SlotsExternal BaysInternal BaysPower Supply
5.25"3.5"
Small Form Factor (SFF) BTX960, 980 and XE only28.96cm (11.40 inches)8.52cm (3.35 inches)32.36cm (12.74 inches)2 (low-profile)1 Slim Optical13.5" HDD235W (80+ Gold Optional)(OptiPlex XE 280W 80+ Silver)
Desktop (DT) BTX960, 980 and XE only39.65cm (15.61 inches)10.93cm (4.30 inches)34.80cm (13.70 inches)4 (low-profile), a riser card is available for the DT. This converts a low profile PCIe x16 and PCI or two PCI full height. the last two remain low profile.113.5" HDD255W (80+ Gold Optional)(OptiPlex XE 300W 80+ Silver)
MiniTower (MT) BTX960, 980 only40.80cm (16.06 inches)18.70cm (7.36 inches)43.08cm (16.96 inches)4 (full-height)212x 3.5" HDD305W (80+ Gold Optional)
Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF)780 to 902023.70cm (9.33 inches)6.50cm (2.56inches)24.00cm (9.45inches)—N/a1 (slim-line)—N/a2.5" HDD200W 80+ Gold (OptiPlex 780 180W 80+ Gold)
Small Form Factor (SFF) DTX790 to 902029.00cm (11.42inches)9.26cm (3.65inches)31.20cm (12.28inches)2 (low-profile)1 (slim-line)—N/a3.5" HDD240W 80+ Bronze or Gold (OptiPlex XE2 315W 80+ Gold)
Desktop (DT)790 to 901036.00cm (14.17inches)10.20cm (4.02inches)41.0cm (16.14inches)4 (low-profile)1—N/a3.5" & 2.5" HDD250W 80+ Bronze or Gold
MiniTower (MT)790 to 9020OptiPlex 7010 Mini Tower36.00cm (14.17inches)17.50cm (6.89inches)41.70cm (16.42inches)4 (full-height)2—N/a2x 3.5" HDD290W 80+ Bronze or Gold (OptiPlex XE2 365W 80+ Gold)

Series 5

Dell OptiPlex computers sold from 2015 to 2020 use cases that resembled the style used in Dell laptops of the same era. These OptiPlex machines are no longer standard ATX or MicroATX.

Dell OptiPlex series 5 chassis features
ChassisModelsImageHeightWidthDepthExpansion Card Slotsexternal baysInternal baysPower Supply
5.25"3.5"
Micro Form Factor (MFF)7040 to 707018.3cm (7.2in)3.5cm (1.4in)17.8cm (7.0in)—N/a—N/a—N/a1 M.2 2280 SSD, 1 2.5" HDD65 or 90W Power Adapter
Small Form Factor (SFF)7040 to 707029.0cm (11.4in)9.27cm (3.65in)29.2cm (11.5in)2 (low-profile)1 (slim-line)—N/a1 M.2 2280 SSD, 1 3.5"/2.5" HDD180, 200 or 240W 80+ Bronze or Platinum (OptiPlex XE3 300W 80+ Gold)
Mini Tower (MT)7040 to 707035.05cm (13.80in)15.4cm (6.1in)27.4cm (10.8in)4 (full-height)2 (slim-line and full)—N/a1 M.2 2280 SSD, 1 3.5", 2 2.5" HDD240 or 315W 80+ Bronze or Platinum (OptiPlex XE3 360W 80+ Gold)

Windows 11 support

Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 and an 8th generation Intel or newer processor. Some models in Series 5 between 2015 and 2019 shipped with TPM 1.2, but are capable of meeting these requirements with a firmware upgrade to TPM 2.0 and the appropriate minimum CPU.

Potential models that may be able to support Windows 11 include: Intel H370 chipset (3060 / 3070), Intel Q370 chipset (5060 / 5070, 5260 / 5270, 7060 / 7070 / 7070 Ultra, 7460 / 7470, 7760 / 7770).

Series 6 - Pro 2

The Dell OptiPlex chassis now follows the Pro 2 chassis introduced with the OptiPlex 7071 and now also on the 3080, 5080 and 7080 models. Up to a 500W 92% 80+ Platinum PSU and support for Nvidia RTX Graphics Cards. All Models including All-in-ones offer Wi-Fi 6 Options and all Desktop models offer a Serial Port Adapter, which can be expanded with a variety of ports including; Serial ports, VGA, DisplayPorts, HDMI, and USB Type-C alt DisplayPorts. OptiPlex offers Energy Star 8.0 configurations, as well as EPEAT Silver and Gold configurations to its customers.

Dell OptiPlex series 6 chassis features
ChassisModelsHeightWidthDepthExpansion Card SlotsExternal BaysInternal BaysPower Supply
Micro Form Factor (MFF)7080 - Current18.2cm (7.2in)3.6cm (1.4in)17.856cm (7.030in)1 (low-profile on 7000 series only)—N/a2 M.2 2280 SSD, 1 2.5" HDD90, 130 or 180W Power Adapter
Small Form Factor (SFF)7080 - Current29.0cm (11.4in)9.26cm (3.65in)29.28cm (11.53in)2 (low-profile)1 (slim-line)2 M.2 2280 SSD, 1 3.5"/2.5" HDD200W 80+ Bronze or Platinum
Mini Tower (MTE)7080 - Current32.43cm (12.77in)15.4cm (6.06in)29.22cm (11.5in)4 (full-height)1 (slim-line)2 M.2 2280 SSD, 2 3.5", 2 2.5" HDD260W 80+ Bronze / 260, 360 or 500W 80+ Platinum
Mini Tower (MTP)7080 - Current36.7cm (14.45in)16.9cm (6.65in)30cm (11.84in)4 (full-height)1 (slim-line)2 M.2 2280 SSD, 2 3.5", 2 2.5" HDD260W 80+ Bronze / 260, 360 or 500W 80+ Platinum
All-in-OneAiO 328032.94cm (12.96in)49.79cm (19.6in)5.45cm (2.14in)N/AN/ADual M.2 2230/2280 SSDs (class 35, 40) and one 2.5-inch HDDPower Adapter
All-in-OneAiO 548034.4cm (13.54in)54.02cm (21.26in)5.28cm (2.07in)N/AN/ADual M.2 2230/2280 SSDs (class 35, 40) and one 2.5-inch HDDInternal 155W 80+ Bronze or 220W 80+ Platinum (for discrete graphics options)
All-in-OneAiO 748034.4cm (13.54in)54.02cm (21.26in)5.28cm (2.07in)N/AN/ADual M.2 2230/2280 SSDs (class 35, 40) and one 2.5-inch HDD220W 80+ Platinum
All-in-OneAiO 778038.9cm (15.31in)61.4cm (24.17in)5.8cm (2.28in)N/AN/ADual M.2 2230/2280 SSDs (class 35, 40) and one 2.5-inch HDD220W 80+ Platinum
Ultra Form Factor (UFF)7070 - Current1.97cm (0.78in)9.61cm (3.78in)25.62cm (10.09in)N/AN/AM.2 2230 SSD (class 35), and one 2.5-inch SATA SSD/HDDPower Provided by stand

Models, in relative chronological order

Series 1

ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRAM TypeRAM SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsStoragePCI /AGP /PCIeUSB
4xx LN (450/Le, 466/Le, 4100/Le)1995VLSIi486 50, 66, 100MHz25/33MHzSIMM, 270 ns64MB4 x 17 x 17Cirrus Logic CL-GD5429, 1MB3x ISA, 2x VL (optional)
5xx/L (560/L, 566/L)1995Intel 430LXPentium 60, 6660/66MHzSIMM, 44 x 17 x 17Cirrus Logic CL-GD5430, 1MB1x PCI, 2x ISA (1x shared)
XL 5xxx1996Intel 82434NX PCIPentium 75, 90, 100, 120, 13350/60/66MHzSIMM, 470 nsex, XL 575, XL 5133From 8 to 64 MB (64 MiB) of RAM. 1995/1996
XM 5xxx1996Intel 82430NX PCIsetPentium 75, 90/120, 100/13350/60/66MHzSIMM, 470 ns6 x 16 x 16S3 Vision 864, 1MB standard, upgradable to 2MB.
XMT 5xxx1996Intel 82430NX PCIsetPentium 75, 90/120, 100/13350/60/66MHzSIMM, 470 ns16.40 x 7.75 x 17.40S3 Vision 864, 1MB standard, upgradable to 2MB.
GXL 5xxx1996Intel 82430FX PCIsetPentium 90, 120, 150, 100, 133, 166, 20060/66MHzSIMM, 460-ns EDO or 70-ns fast-page modemidsize
GXM 5xxx1996Intel 82430FXPentium 90, 120, 150, 100, 133, 166, 20060/66MHzSIMM, 460-ns EDO4 x 17 x 17S3 (Trio64V+) PCI, 2MB.
GXMT 5xxx1996Intel 82430FX PCIsetPentium 90, 120, 150, 100, 133, 166, 20060/66MHzSIMM, 460-ns EDO128MB16.4 x 7.75 x 17.4S3 (Trio64V+) PCI, 2MB.
GL and GL+1996Intel 82430FX PCIPentium 75, 90/120, 100/133/16650/60/66MHzSIMM, 460-ns EDO or 70-ns fast-page mode4 x 17 x 17S3 764-P (Trio64), 1MB standard, upgradable to 2MB.
GM and GM+1996Intel 82430FX PCIsetPentium 75, 90/120, 100/133/16650/60/66MHzSIMM, 460-ns EDO6.0 x 17 x 17S3 764-P (Trio64), 1MB standard, upgradable to 2MB.
GMT and GMT+1996Intel 82430FX PCIsetPentium 75, 90/120, 100/133/16650/60/66MHzSIMM, 460-ns EDO16.4 x 7.75 x 17.4S3 764-P (Trio64), 1MB standard, upgradable to 2MB.
Gs, Gs+1996Intel 430FX PCIPentium 133, 166, 20066MHzSIMM, 460-ns EDOlow-profile, midsizeS3 (Trio64V+) PCI, 2MB, Gs+ contains onboard Ethernet.
GXpro1997Intel 82440FX PCIsetPentium Pro 180, 20060 or 66MHzSDRAM, 4PC66midsize, minitower
GXpro1997Intel 82440FX PCIsetPentium Pro 180, 20060 or 66MHzDRAM, 460-ns EDOmidsize, minitower60ns EDO DRAM DIMMUSB
GXi1996Intel 430HX PCIsetPentium 133-200, Pentium MMX 166-23366MHz3.3v EDO DIMM, 460-ns EDO512MBLow-profile, Midsize, MinitowerS3 (Trio64V+) 86C765USB
Gn/Gn+1996Intel 430TX PCIsetPentium MMX 166-23366MHzSDRAM, 2PC66Low-profile, Midsize, Minitower
N1996Intel 430TX PCIsetPentium MMX 166-23366MHzSDRAM, 2PC663.65 x 13.27 x 13.75S3 Trio64V2 86C785, 2MB.
GXa1997Intel 82440LX PCI/AGPPentium II Klamath 233, 266, 300, 33366MHzSDRAM, 3PC66Low-profile, Midsize, MinitowerSlot 1USB 1.1 x2
NX1997Intel 82440LX PCI/AGPPentium II 266-33366MHzSDRAM, 3PC663.65 x 13.27 x 13.75Integrated ATI 3D Rage Pro (2X AGP) graphics, Video memory 2MB (upgradable to 4MB) SGRAM1x PCI
G11998Intel 440BX AGP setPentium II 266-333, 350-450 or Celeron 266-400MHz66 or 100MHzSDRAM, 2PC100Low-profile, Midsize, MinitowerIntroduced in June 1998. Along with the IBM 300PL, one of the most widely used business desktops of the 1999–2005 era.
E11997Intel 440EX AGPsetCeleron 266-40066MHzSDRAM, 2PC100Low-profile, MinitowerSlot 1
NX11999Intel 440BX PIIX4ePentium II 266, 333, 350-450 or Pentium III 450MHz66/100MHzSDRAM, 3PC100 (ECC or non-ECC)384MB3.65 x 13.27 x 13.75Integrated ATI Rage Pro (2X AGP), 4MB (upgradable to 8MB) SGRAM. First PIII model.1x PCIUSB 1.1 x2
GX11998-1999Intel 440BX PIIX4ePentium II 266, 333, 350-450 or Pentium III 450-600MHz66 or 100MHzSDRAM, 3PC100 (ECC or non-ECC)768MBSFF, low-profile, midsize, minitowerIntegrated ATI Rage Pro 4MB (up. to 8MB). GX1 machines used Slot 1 Pentium II and Pentium III CPUs.2x, 3x or 5x PCI 2x, 3x or 4x ISAUSB 1.1 x2
GX1p1999Intel 440BX AGPSetPentium II 400, 450 or Pentium III 450-600100MHzSDRAM, 3PC100 (ECC or non-ECC)768MBmidsize, minitowerIntegrated ATI Rage Pro 8MB.3x or 5x PCI 3x or 4x ISAUSB 1.1 x2
GC1999Intel 810ePentium III or Celeron66/100MHzSDRAM, 2PC100SFF
GX1002000Intel 810Celeron Mendocino and Coppermine66/100MHzSDRAM, 2PC100SFF, low-profile, minitowerSocket 370. Some motherboards do not accept the Coppermine Celeron.No AGP slotUSB 1.1 x2
GX1102000Intel 810ePentium III Coppermine66/100MHzSDRAM, 2PC100512MBSFF, low-profile, midsize (370 only), minitowerSlot1 or Socket 370 CPU.USB 1.1 x2
GX1152000Intel 815EPentium III or Celeron100/133MHzSDRAMPC100/PC133512MBSFF, low-profile, minitowerafter GX150 release
GX2002000Intel 820 PCI/AGPPentium III100/133MHzRDRAM, 2PC8001GBSFF, low-profile, midsize, minitower
GX3002000Intel 820 PCI/AGPPentium III100/133MHzRDRAM, 2PC600 or PC8001GBMinitower1 or 2 CPUS, typically Slot1.1x 4X AGP 5x PCI
GX4002001Intel 850Pentium 4400MHzRDRAM, 4PC8002GBMinitowerBlack classic style chassis. Socket 4232x 3.5"1x AGP, 5x PCI4x USB 1.1
ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRAM TypeRAM SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsStoragePCI /AGP /PCIeUSB

Series 2 (Midnight grey)

ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRAM TypeRAM SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsStoragePCI /AGP /PCIeUSB
GX1502000Intel 815EPentium III or Celeron100/133MHzSDRAM, 2PC133512MBSFF, desktop, minitowerFirst to have new midnight-gray chassis. One of the last Dells to support two floppy drives. ProductUSB 1.1
GX502001Intel 810 or Intel 810EPentium III or Celeron66/100MHzSDRAM, 2PC100512MBSFF, desktop, minitowerModels up to 800MHz have the 810, 850MHz and up have 810ENo AGP slot
GX2402001Intel 845Pentium 4 1.5-2.0 Willamette or 2.2-2.8 Northwood400MHzSDRAMPC133 (ECC or non-ECC)1GBSF, SD, SMTFirst Socket 478 Pentium 4 OptiPlex Lacks onboard graphics, AGP Graphics card requiredUSB 1.1
GX2602002Intel 845GPentium 4 or Celeron400/533MHzDDRPC2700 (200/266)2GBSF, SD, SMTSocket 478SFF and DT: 1x 3.5, MT, 2× 3.5 SATASFF: 2x PCI, DT: 3x PCI, MT: 1x AGP, 4x PCIUSB 2.0 x6 (4 rear, 2 front),
GX602002Intel 845GL or Intel 845GVCeleron400MHzDDRPC2100 or PC27002GBSFF, desktop, minitower845GV supports PC2700 and 533MHz FSB CPUs.No AGP or PCI-Express slotsUSB 2.0
SX2602002Intel 845GPentium 4 1.5-2.0 Willamette or 2.0-2.6 Northwood (or Celeron)400/533MHzDDR, 2PC1600 or PC21002GBUSFFSocket 4781x 2.5"N/AUSB 2.0 6x
L602002Intel 845GLPentium 4 or Celeron (Northwood)400MHzDDR, 2PC21002GBSF, DT, MTOne of the last Dells to support Windows 98.SFF and DT: 1x 3.5, MT, 2× 3.5 PATAUSB 2.0 6x
160L2002Intel 845GVPentium 4 or Celeron (Northwood)400MHzDDR, 2PC2100 or PC27002GBMTMT shares chassis with the Dell Dimension 2400 Has a different front bezel2× 3.5 PATA3x PCIUSB 2.0 6x
GX2702003Intel 865GPentium 4 and P4 (HT) or Celeron (Prescott)400/ 533/ 800MHzDDR, 2 (SFF board)/4 (other boards) 333/4002GBSF, DT, MTSocket 478 Intel graphics or dedicated 8x AGP card.SATA + PATA1x 8X AGP, 4x PCIUSB 2.0 6x
SX2702003Intel 865GPentium 4 and P4 (HT) or Celeron (Prescott)400/ 533/ 800MHzDDR, 2PC2700 or PC32001GBUSFFOptional stand and cable cover.1x 2.5"N/AUSB 2.0 6x
170L2004Intel 865GVPentium 4 or Celeron (Prescott)400/ 533/ 800MHzDDR, 2PC2700 or PC32002GBDT, MTMT shares chassis with the Dell Dimension 4600, however two DIMMs, AGP and one SATA port have been omitted. Has a different front bezelMT: 2x 3.5, DT: 1× 3.5 PATAMT: 3x PCI, DT: 1x PCI (3x PCI with optional riser)USB 2.0 6x
GX2802004Intel 915GPentium 4 (HT) or Celeron D (Prescott)400/ 533/ 800MHzDDR2, 4 (SF, 2)400/5334GBSF, SD, MTPS/2 connectors available only via optional accessory card that includes 9-pin serial connector.SFF and DT: 1x 3.5, MT, 2× 3.5 SATASFF: 1x PCIe x16, 1x PCI, DT: 1x PCIe (Riser), 2x PCI, MT: 1x PCe x16, 1x PCIe 1x, 3x PCIUSB 2.0 x8
ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRAM TypeRAM SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsStoragePCI /AGP /PCIeUSB

Series 3 (BTX)

ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRAM TypeRAM SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsStoragePCI /AGP /PCIeUSB
GX280 BTX2004Intel 915GPentium 4 (HT) or Celeron D (Prescott)400/ 533/ 800MHzDDR2, 4 (SF, 2)400/5334GBSF, SD, MTRare BTX Version of the GX280MT: 2x 3.5, DT and SFF: 1× 3.5 SATAMT and DT: 2x PCI, SFF: 1x PCIUSB 2.0 x8
SX2802004Intel 915GPentium 4 or Celeron (Prescott)533/800MHzDDR2, 24002GBUSFFDVI-I port. No PS/2.3.5 SATAN/AUSB 2.0 7x
210L2006Intel 915GVPentium 4 or Celeron (Prescott)533/800MHzDDR2, 2400/5334GBDT, MTintegrated Intel GMA 900. Socket 775DT: 1x 3.5, MT: 2x 3.51x PCIe x1, 2x PCIUSB 2.0 6x
GX5202005Intel 945 ExpressPentium 4, or Celeron D (Prescott)533/800MHzDDR2, 2400/5334GB (3.5 GB Usable)SFF, DT, MTintegrated Intel GMA 950. Socket 775MT: 2x 3.5, DT and SFF: 1× 3.5 SATAMT and DT: 2x PCI, SFF: 1x PCIUSB 2.0 8x
GX6202005Intel 945 ExpressPentium 4, Pentium D, or Celeron (Prescott)533/800MHzDDR2, 4533/6674GB (3.5 GB Usable)USFF, SFF, DT, MTThe latest models with a trusted platform module. The USFF cable cover increases the dimensions of the machine (available in standard and extended sizes). PS/2 connectors available only via optional accessory card that includes 9-pin serial connector. Up to Radeon X600MT: 2x 3.5, DT, SFF and USFF: 1× 3.5 SATAMT: 1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x1, 2x PCI, DT: 1x PCIe x16, 2x PCI, SFF: 1x PCIe x15, 1x PCIUSB 2.0 8x
3202006ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 ProfessionalIntel Pentium D, Pentium 4 (HT), Celeron D (Cedar Mill/Conroe)533MHzDDR2, 25334GBDT, MTUp to Radeon X300 or X1300MT: 2x 3.5, DT, SFF and USFF: 1× 3.5 PATA1x PCIe x16, 2x PCIUSB 2.0 x6 (4 rear, 2 front)
7452006Intel 965 ExpressIntel Pentium D, 4 (HT) and Dual core, Celeron D, Core 2 Duo (Cedar Mill/Conroe)533/ 800/ 1066MHzDDR2, 4 (USFF: 2)533/667/8008GB (USFF 4GB)USFF, SFF, DT, MT*Only latest BIOS Supports Core 2 Quad and 8GB DDR2. USFF does not support 2GB/800 memory units. A 2GB/800. Up to Radeon X1300 ProMT: 2x 3.5, DT, SFF and USFF: 1× 3.5 SATAMT: 1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x1, 2x PCI, DT: 1x PCIe x16, 2x PCI, SFF: 1x PCIe x15, 1x PCIUSB 2.0 x8
745c2006Intel Q965 ExpressIntel Pentium D, 4 and Dual core, Celeron D, Core 2 Duo (Cedar Mill/Conroe)533/ 800/ 1066MHzDDR2, 4 (USFF: 2)533/667/8008GB (USFF 4GB)USFF, SFF, desktop, minitowerIntel VPro support Up to Radeon X1300 ProMT: 2x 3.5, DT, SFF and USFF: 1× 3.5 SATAMT: 1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x1, 2x PCI, DT: 1x PCIe x16, 2x PCI, SFF: 1x PCIe x15, 1x PCIUSB 2.0 x8
330Late 2007Intel G31 ExpressIntel Core 2 Duo/Quad, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron, Celeron D (Conroe)533/ 800/ 1066/ 1333*MHzDDR2, 2533/667/8008GB*DT, MT*Only latest BIOS Supports Core 2 Quad Processors, 1333 FSB and 8GB DDR2 Up to Radeon 2400 XTMT: 2x 3.5, DT 1× 3.5 SATA1x PCIe x16, 2x PCIUSB 2.0 8x
755Mid 2007Intel Q35 ExpressIntel Core 2 Duo/Quad, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron (Conroe)800/ 1066/ 1333MHzDDR2, 4 (USFF: 2)667/8008GB (USFF 4GB)MT, DT, SFF, USFFUSFF only has 2 DIMM slots and maximum 4GB memory. Up to Radeon 2400 XTMT: 2x 3.5, DT, SFF and USFF: 1× 3.5 SATAMT: 1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x1, 2x PCI, DT: 1x PCIe x16, 2x PCI, SFF: 1x PCIe x15, 1x PCIUSB 2.0 8x
360Late 2008Intel G31 ExpressIntel Core 2 Duo/Quad*, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron D (Conroe)533/ 800/ 1066/MHzDDR2, 2533/667/8004GBDT, MT*Only latest BIOS Supports Core 2 Quad and 1333 FSB Up to Radeon HD 3450 or GeForce 9300 GEMT: 2x 3.5, DT 1× 3.5 SATA1x PCIe x16, 2x PCIUSB 2.0 8x
7402008NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S (with nForce 430 MCP)AMD Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64, AMD Phenom1066MHzDDR2, 4533/667/8008GBSFF, DT, MTIntegrated Quadro NVS 210S video Up to Radeon HD 3470, 2400 XT or GeForce 9300 GEMT: 2x 3.5, DT and SFF: 1× 3.5 SATAMT: PCI x2, PCIe x16 x1, PCIe x1 x1 DT: PCI x2, PCIe x16 x1 SFF: PCI x1, PCIe x16 x1USB 2.0 x7 (5 rear, 2 front)
760Late 2008Intel Q43Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron (Wolfdale)800/ 1066/ 1333MHzDDR2, 4667/8008GBMT, DT, SFF, USFFUSFF only has 2 DIMM slots and maximum 4GB memory Up to Radeon HD 3470, DisplayPortMT: 2x 3.5, DT, SFF and USFF: 1× 3.5 SATAMT: 1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x1, 2x PCI, DT: 1x PCIe x16, 2x PCI, SFF: 1x PCIe x15, 1x PCIUSB 2.0 8x
1602008SiSM671Intel Atom 230 or 330533MHzDDR2, 26674GBTiny DesktopAlso marketed as FX1601x 2.5—N/aUSB 2.0 6x
380Late 2009Intel G41Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron (Wolfdale)800/ 1066/ 1333MHzDDR3, 210668GBSFF, DT, MTUp to Radeon HD 3450 or GeForce 9300 GEMT: 2x 3.5, DT and SFF: 1× 3.5 SATAMT: PCI x2, PCIe x16 x1, PCIe x1 x1 DT: PCI x2, PCIe x16 x1 SFF: PCI x1, PCIe x16 x1 USFF: -USB 2.0 8x
580Early 2010AMD 785GAMD Sempron, Athlon II X2, Athlon II, AMD Phenom II (AMD K10)1066/ 1333MHzDDR3, 4133316GBSFF, DT, MTChassis similar to 7xx Series but lacks parallel port DisplayPort, Up to Radeon HD 3470, 4550, GeForce 9300 GE, or Quadro NVS 420MT: 2x 3.5, DT and SFF 1× 3.5 SATAMT: PCI x2, PCIe x16 x2, DT, PCI x1, PCIe x16 x2, SFF: PCIe x2USB 2.0
780Late 2009Intel Q45Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron (Wolfdale)800/ 1066/ 1333MHzDDR3, 41066/133316GB(USFF Model 780 wasn't until Series 4) SFF, DT, MTUSFF chassis was released separately and resembles the OptiPlex 9xx case and a maximum of 8GB RAM due to 2 DIMM slots. DisplayPort, Up to Radeon HD 3470, GeForce 9300 GE or Quadro NVS 420MT: 2x 3.5, DT and SFF: 1x 3.5, USFF: 1× 2.5 SATA IIMT: 1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x1, 2x PCI, DT: 1x PCIe x16, 2x PCI, SFF: 1x PCIe x15, 1x PCIUSB 2.0 x8 (6 rear, 2 front)
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Series 4

ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRAM TypeRAM SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsDisplayStoragePCI/AGP/PCIeUSB
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390Mid 2011Intel H61Intel Core i3, i5 (2nd gen/Sandy Bridge)DMI 2.0DDR3, 2106616GBMT, DT, SFF, USFFChassis similar to 9xx OptiPlex Up to Radeon HD 6450N/ASATA II x4 (MT), x2 (SFF)MT PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1 (Full height) DT PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1 (Half height) SFF PCIe x16, PCIe x1 (Half height)USB 2.0 x6 (4 rear, 2 front)
3010Mid 2012Intel H61Intel 2nd gen/Sandy Bridge Core i3, Pentium or Celeron; 3rd gen/Ivy Bridge Intel Core i3, i5, or PentiumDMI 2.0DDR3, 2133316GBMT, DT, SFF, USFF, All-in-oneChassis similar to 9xxx OptiPlex Up to Radeon HD 7570N/ASATA II x4 (MT), x2 (SFF)MT PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1 (Full height) DT PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1 (Half height) SFF PCIe x16, PCIe x1 (Half height)USB 2.0 x8 (6 rear, 2 front)
3011Mid 2013Intel B75Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium, Celeron (3rd gen/Ivy Bridge)DMI 2.0DDR3l, 2 SODIMM16008GBAll-in-one—N/a20" 1600x900SATA II x1—N/aUSB 2.0 x4 (rear) USB 3.0 x2 (Side)
3020Late 2013Intel H81Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium, Celeron (4th gen/Haswell)DMI 2.0DDR3, 2160016GBMT, SFF, MicroChassis similar to 9xxx OptiPlex Up to Radeon R7 250N/ASATA III x3, (MT) x2 (SFF)MT: PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1 SFF (half-height): PCIe x16, PCIe x1 Micro: M.2MT & SFF: USB 2.0 x6, 3.0 x2 Micro: USB 2.0 x4, 3.0 x2
3030Early 2014Intel H81Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium, Celeron (4th gen/Haswell)DMI 2.0DDR3, 2 SODIMM160016GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, VGA Up to Radeon R5 A24019.5" 1600x900 (IPS, Touch Optional)SATA III x, 2.5" Bay—N/aUSB 2.0 x4, 3.0 x2
Mainstream line
780Late 2009Intel Q45Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron800/ 1066/ 1333MHzDDR3, 21066/13338GBUSFFUSFF chassis was released separately and resembles the OptiPlex 9xx case, does not support Quad Extreme—N/aSATA II x1 Dell Wireless 1510 mini PCIe WLAN card (802.11n); Dell Wireless 1520 mini PCIe WLAN card (802.11n)—N/aUSB 2.0 x7 (5 rear, 2 front)
790Early 2011Intel Q65Intel Core i3, i5 i7 (2nd gen/Sandy Bridge)DMI 1.0DDR3, 41066/133316GBMT, DT, SFF, USFFChassis similar to 9xx OptiPlex Up to Radeon HD 6450N/ASATA II x2 (USFF), x3 (SFF, DT, MT)MT & DT (DT half height): PCI, PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4), PCIe x1 SFF (half height): PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4) USFF: miniPCIeUSB 2.0, optional USB 3.0 PCIe card
7010Mid 2012Intel Q77Intel Core i3, i5, i7 or Pentium 3rd gen/Ivy BridgeDMI 2.0DDR3, 4160032GBMT, DT, SFF, USFFChassis similar to 9xxx OptiPlex Up to Radeon HD 7570N/ASATA III (Max 2) & SATA II, x2 (USFF), x3 (SFF and DT), 4x (MT)MT & DT (DT half height): PCI, PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4), PCIe x1 SFF (half height): PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4) USFF: miniPCIeMT, DT, & SFF: USB 2.0 x6, 3.0 x4 USFF: USB 2.0 x4, 3.0 x4
7020Mid 2014Intel Q87Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium (4th gen/Haswell)DMI 2.0DDR3, 4160032GBMT, SFFChassis similar to 9xxx OptiPlex Up to Radeon R7 250N/ASATA III x3 (SFF), x4 (MT)MT: PCI, PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4), PCIe x1 SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4USB 2.0 x6, 3.0 x4
High-tier line
960Late 2008Intel Q45Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad (Wolfdale)1333MHzDDR2, 413338GBMT, DT, SFFChassis similar to 9xx OptiPlex however uses BTX Standard Up to Radeon 4670 or GeForce 9300 GTN/ASATA II x3 (SFF, DT), x4 (MT)DT & MT: PCI x2, PCIe x16 x1, PCIe x1 x1 SFF: PCI x1, PCIe x16 x1DT, SFF: USB 2.0 x8, MT: USB 2.0 x10
980Early 2010Intel Q57Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (Lynnfield/Clarkdale)DMI 1.0DDR3, 4133316GBMT, DT, SFFChassis similar to 9xx OptiPlex however uses BTX Standard Up to Radeon HD 4550, Quadro NVS 420 or GT 330N/ASATA II x3 (SFF), x4 (DT, MT)DT & MT: PCI x2, PCIe x16 x1, PCIe x1 x1 SFF: PCI x1, PCIe x16 x1DT, SFF: USB 2.0 x8, MT: USB 2.0 x10
990Early 2011Intel Q67Intel Core i3, i5 i7 (2nd gen/Sandy Bridge)DMI 2.0DDR3, 4133332GBMT, DT, SFF, USFFChassis similar to 9xxx OptiPlex Up to Radeon HD 6670N/ASATA II x2 (USFF) x3,(SFF, DT) x4 (MT)MT & DT (DT half height): PCI, PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4), PCIe x1 SFF (half height): PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4) USFF: miniPCIeUSB 2.0 x10
9010Mid 2012Intel Q77Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium (3rd gen/Ivy Bridge)DMI 2.0DDR3, 4160032GBMT, DT, SFF, USFF, All-in-oneChassis similar to 9xxx OptiPlex Up to Radeon HD 7570 or GT 64023" 1920×1080 on AIO ModelSATA III (Max 2) & SATA II, x2 (USFF), x3 (SFF), x4 (DT, MT)MT & DT (DT half height): PCI, PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4), PCIe x1 SFF (half height): PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4) USFF: miniPCIeMT, DT, & SFF: USB 2.0 x6, 3.0 x4 USFF: USB 2.0 x4, 3.0 x4
9020Mid 2013Intel Q87Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium (4th gen/Haswell)DMI 2.0DDR3, 41600MT, SFF: 32GB / USFF, Micro, All-in-one: 16GBMT, SFF, USFF, Micro, All-in-oneChassis similar to 9xx OptiPlex DisplayPort 1.2 with a DisplayPort MST Not All (ONLY after release BLANK date and after). Up to GTX 745, R7 250 or Dual Radeon R5 24023" 1920×1080 on AIO ModelMT: SATA III x2 & SATA II x2 SFF: SATA III x2 & SATA II x1 USFF: SATA III x2 Micro: SATA III x1 All-in-one: SATA (version unknown) x2MT: PCI, PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4), PCIe x1 SFF (half height): PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4) USFF: miniPCIeMT & SFF: USB 2.0 x6, 3.0 x4 USFF: USB 2.0 x4, 3.0 x4
9030Mid 2014Intel Q87Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (4th gen/Haswell)DMI 2.0DDR3, 2 SODIMM160016GBAll-in-oneDisplayport 1.2, HDMI in and out Up to Radeon R7 A26523" 1920×1080 (IPS, Touch Optional)1 SATA III 1 M.2—N/aUSB 2.0 x4 (3 internal), 3.0 x6
ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRam TypeRam SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsDisplayStoragePCI/AGP/PCIeUSB

Series 5

ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRam TypeRAM SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsDisplayStoragePCI/AGP/PCIeUSB
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3040Late 2015Intel H110Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium, Celeron (6th gen/Skylake)DMI 3.0DDR3L, 2 (Micro: SODIMM)160016GBMT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, Optional VGA Up to Radeon R7 350XN/A1 3.5"/2.5"MT: PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x1 (Half height)USB 2.0 x4, 3.0 x4
3046Early 2016Intel H110Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium, Celeron (6th gen/Skylake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 (Micro: SODIMM)213316GBMT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, Optional VGA Up to Radeon R7 350XN/A1 3.5"/2.5"MT: PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x1 (Half height)USB 2.0 x4, 3.0 x4
3240Early 2016Intel H110Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium, Celeron (6th gen/Skylake)DMI 3.0DDR3L, 2 SODIMM213316GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, Optional VGA Up to Radeon R7 A36021.5" 1920×1080 (IPS, Touch Optional)1 2.5", M.2 (WiFi Only)—N/aUSB 2.0 x2, 3.0 x4
3050Early 2017Intel B250Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium, Celeron (6th gen/Skylake)/(7th gen/Kaby Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 (Micro: SODIMM)240032GBMT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 (Micro: DP 1.2 x1) Up to Radeon R5 450N/AMT & SFF (half height): PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, M.2 80mm (Micro: M.2 30mm (WiFi only)), M.2 80mmMT & SFF: 4x 3.1, 4× 2.0 (Micro: 4x 3.1, 2x 2.0)
3050Early 2017Intel B250Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium, Celeron (6th gen/Skylake)/(7th gen/Kaby Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 (Micro: SODIMM)240032GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2, VGA/Serial, 1.0MP 720p Webcam19.5" IPS 1600x900 (Optional touch)2.5" bay, Two M.2 slots—N/aUSB 2.0 x2, 3.1 Gen 1 x4
3060April 2018Intel H370Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium, Celeron (8th gen/Coffee Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2266632GBMT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 Up to GT 730 or Radeon RX 550N/A1 3.5"/2.5", 1 M.2MT: PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x1 (Half height)MT & SFF: 4x 3.1, 4× 2.0 (Micro: 4x 3.1, 2x 2.0)
3070June 2019Intel H370Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium, Celeron (9th gen/Coffee Lake Refresh)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 (Micro: SODIMM)266632GBMT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 Up to GT 730 or Radeon RX 550N/A1 3.5"/2.5", 1 M.2MT: PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x1 (Half height)MT & SFF: 4x 3.1, 4× 2.0 (Micro: 4x 3.1, 2x 2.0)
Mainstream line
5040Late 2015Intel Q170Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (6th gen/Skylake)DMI 3.0DDR3L, 4160016GBMT, SFFGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 x2 Up to Radeon R7 350X—N/a1 3.5"/2.5", 1 M.2MT: 2x PCIe x16, PCIe x1, PCI, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)USB 2.0 x4, 3.0 x6
5050Early 2017Intel Q270Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (6th gen/Skylake)/(7th gen/Kaby Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 4 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)240064GB (Micro: 32GB)MT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 x2 (Micro: DP 1.2 x1) Up to Radeon R7 450N/AMT & SFF (half height): PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, M.2 80mm (Micro: M.2 30mm (WiFi only)), M.2 80mmMT & SFF: 6× 3.1 A, 4× 2.0 (Micro: 6× 3.1 A)
5250Early 2017Intel Q270Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (6th gen/Skylake)/(7th gen/Kaby Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM240032GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam Up to Radeon R7 M46521.5" IPS 1920×1080 (Optional touch)2.5" bay, Two M.2 slots—N/aUSB 2.0 x2, 3.1 Gen 1 x4
5055Sept 2017AMD B350AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 PRO CPU/APU (Summit Ridge / Raven Ridge) AMD PRO A6, A8, A10, A12 APU (Bristol Ridge)PCIe 3.0DDR4, 4240064GBMT, SFFGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2 x2 Up to Radeon R7 450 or Dual R5 430N/A1 3.5"/2.5", 1 M.2SFF (half height): PCIe x16, PCIe x4, MT 2x PCIe x1, PCIe x4, PCIe x16USB 2.0 x4, USB 3.1 Gen 1 x6
5060April 2018Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium Gold (8th gen/Coffee Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 4 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)266664GB (Micro: 32GB)MT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2 x2 Up to GTX 1050 or Dual Radeon RX 550N/AMT & SFF (half height): PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only) (Micro: M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only))MT & SFF: 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5x 3.1, 4× 2.0 (Micro: 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5x 3.1)
5260April 2018Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium Gold (8th gen/Coffee Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM266632GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam21.5" IPS 1920×1080 (Optional Touch)2.5" bay, M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)—N/aUSB 2× 3.1 Gen 2, 2x 3.1, 2x 2.0
5070June 2019Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium, Celeron (9th gen/Coffee Lake Refresh)DMI 3.0DDR4, 4 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)266664GBMT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2 x2 Up to GTX 1050 or Dual Radeon RX 550N/A1 3.5"/2.5", 1 M.2MT: 2x PCIe x16, PCIe x1, PCI, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)MT & SFF: 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5 x 3.1, 2× 2.0 (Micro: 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5x 3.1)
5270Sept 2019Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium, Celeron (9th gen/Coffee Lake Refresh)DMI 3.0DDR4 SODIMM266632GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4 (In & Out), DisplayPort 1.2, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam, 802.11ax21.5" IPS 1920×1080 (Optional touch)2.5" bay, Two M.2 slots—N/aUSB 2× 3.1 Gen 2, 2x 3.1, 2x 2.0
High-tier line
7040Late 2015Intel Q170Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (6th gen/Skylake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 4 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)213364GB (Micro: 32GB)MT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam Up to Nvidia GTX 745 or Radeon R7 350XN/A1 3.5"/2.5", 1 M.2MT: 2x PCIe x16, PCIe x1, PCI, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)USB 2.0 x4, 3.0 x6
7440Late 2015Intel Q170Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (6th gen/Skylake)/(7th gen/Kaby Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM240032GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam Up to Radeon R7 A37023.8" IPS 1920×1080 (Optional 4k, touch)2.5" bay, Two M.2 slots—N/aUSB 2.0 x2, 3.1 Gen 1 x4
7050Early 2017Intel Q270Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (6th gen/Skylake)/(7th gen/Kaby Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 4 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)240064GB (Micro: 32GB)MT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 x2 (Micro: DP 1.2 x1) Up to Radeon R7 450N/AMT & SFF (half height): PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, M.2 80mm (Micro: M.2 30mm (WiFi only)), M.2 80mmMT & SFF: 6× 3.1 (1 C, 5 A), 4× 2.0 (Micro: 6× 3.1 (1 C, 5 A))
7450Early 2017Intel Q270Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (6th gen/Skylake)/(7th gen/Kaby Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM240032GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam Up to Radeon R7 M465X23.8" IPS 1920×1080 (Optional 4k, touch)2.5" bay x2, Two M.2 slots—N/aUSB 2.0 x2, 3.1 Gen 1 x4
7060April 2018Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (8th gen/Coffee Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 4 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)266664GB (Micro: 32GB)MT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2 x2 Up to GTX 1050 or Dual Radeon RX 550N/AMT & SFF (half height): PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only) (Micro: M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only))MT & SFF: 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5x 3.1, 4× 2.0 (Micro: 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5x 3.1)
7460April 2018Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (8th gen/Coffee Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM266632GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4 (In & Out), DisplayPort 1.2, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam Up to GTX 105023.8" IPS 1920×1080 (Optional 4k, touch)2.5" bay, M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)—N/aUSB 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5x 3.1
7760April 2018Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (8th gen/Coffee Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM266632GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4 (In & Out), DisplayPort 1.2, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam Up to GTX 105027" IPS 1920×1080, (Optional 4K, Touch)2.5" bay, M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)—N/aUSB 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5x 3.1
7070June 2019Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9, (9th gen/Coffee Lake Refresh)DMI 3.0DDR4, 4 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)266664GBMT, SFF, MicroGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2 x2 Up to GTX 1050 or Dual Radeon RX 550N/A1 3.5"/2.5", 1 M.2MT: 2x PCIe x16, PCIe x1, PCI, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)MT & SFF: 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5 x 3.1, 2× 2.0 (Micro: 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5x 3.1)
7470Sept 2019Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9, (9th gen/Coffee Lake Refresh)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM266632GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4 (In & Out), DisplayPort 1.2, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam, Optional 802.11ax, Up to GTX 1050 4GB23.8" IPS 1920×1080 (Optional touch)2.5" bay, Two M.2 slots—N/aUSB 3× 3.1 Gen 2 (1x Type C), 2x 3.1, 2x 2.0
7770Sept 2019Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9, (9th gen/Coffee Lake Refresh)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM266632GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4 (In & Out), DisplayPort 1.2, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam, Optional 802.11ax, Up to GTX 1050 4GB27" IPS 1920×1080, (Optional 4K, Touch)2.5" bay, Two M.2 slots—N/aUSB 3× 3.1 Gen 2 (1x Type C), 2x 3.1, 2x 2.0
7070 UltraSept 2019—N/aIntel Core i3, i5, i7, (8th gen/Whiskey Lake 25W)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM240064GBUltraGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort over USB C, Attaches inside Monitor stand—N/a1 2230 M.2—N/a1x USB 3.0, 4x USB 3.1 Gen 2
ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRam TypeRam SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsDisplayStoragePCI/AGP/PCIeUSB

Series 6

ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRam TypeRam SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsDisplayStoragePCI/AGP/PCIeUSB
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3080May 2020Intel B460Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium (10th gen/Comet lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)266664GBMT, SFF, MicroUp to AMD Radeon RX 640—N/a1 3.5", 1 M.2MT: 1x PCIe x16, 2x PCIe x1, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x1 (Half height)4x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4x 2.0
3280May 2020Intel B460Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium (10th gen/Comet lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM266664GBAll-in-oneGigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.421.5" 1920×1080 (72% NTSC, 250 Nits, IPS, Touch Optional)1 2.5", 1 M.2—N/a4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (1x Type C), 2x 2.0
3090Jan 2021N/AIntel Core i3, i5 (11th gen/Tiger lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM320064GBUltraRealtek RTL8111HS NICN/A1 2230 PCIe Gen 4 NVMeN/A5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1x Type C)
3090Oct 2021Intel Q470Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium (10th gen/Comet lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)266664GBMT, SFF, Micro2x DisplayPort 1.4, Intel I219-LM NIC, Up to AMD Radeon RX 640N/A1 2230 PCIe Gen 3 NVMeMT: 1x PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)4x USB 2.0 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1, Micro: 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1
30002022Intel B660Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium (12th gen)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 (Micro: 2 SODIMM 260 pin)320064GBMT, SFF, MicroDisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 1.4bN/A1x 2230 PCIe Gen 3 NVMe up to Gen 4MT: 1x PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)4x USB 2.0 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1, Micro: 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mainstream line
5080May 2020Intel Q470Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium (10th gen/Comet lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 4 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)2666/2933128GB (Micro: 64GB)MT, SFF, MicroUp to GTX 1660 Super—N/a3.5", 2 2.5" bay, M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)MT: 2x PCIe x16, PCIe x1, PCI, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)MT & SFF: 1× 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, 5× 3.2 Gen 1, 4x 2.0
5480May 2020Intel Q470Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium (10th gen/Comet lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM2666/293364GBAll-in-oneGTX 1050 K1, 3GB Optional, DisplayPort 1.423.8" 1920×1080 (72% NTSC, 250 Nits, IPS, Touch Optional)2.5" bay, 2 M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)—N/a4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (1x Type C), 2x 2.0
5090June 2021Intel Q570Intel Core i3, i5, i7, (11th gen/Rocket lake)DMI 3.0 x8DDR4, 2 SODIMM3200128GBMT, SFF, MicroUp to GTX 1660 Super—N/a3.5", 2 2.5" bay, 2 M.2 80mm PCIe 4 NVMe, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)MT: 2x PCIe x16, PCIe x1, PCI, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)MT & SFF: 1× 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, 5× 3.2 Gen 1, 4x 2.0
5490Aug 2021Intel Q570Intel Core i3, i5, i7, (11th gen/Rocket lake)DMI 3.0 x8DDR4, 2 SODIMM320064GBAll-in-oneUp to GTX 1650 4GB23.8" 1920×1080 (72% NTSC, 250 Nits, IPS, Touch Optional)2.5" bay, 2 M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)N/A4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1x Type C), 2x 2.0
5000March 2022Intel Q670Intel Core i3, i5, i7, (12th gen/Alder lake)DMI 3.0 x8DDR4, 4 DIMM (Micro: 2 SODIMM)3200128GBMT, SFF, MicroUp to AMD RX 640—N/a3.5", 2 2.5" bay, 2 M.2 80mm PCIe 4 NVMe, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)MT: 2x PCIe x16, PCIe x1, PCI, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)MT & SFF: 1× 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, 5× 3.2 Gen 1, 4x 2.0
High-tier line
7071Sept 2019Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9, (9th gen/Coffee Lake Refresh)DMI 3.0DDR4, 42666128GBPro 2 (MT)Up to RTX 2080, 9700k and 9900k K Sku available—N/a2 3.5", 2 2.5", 1 M.2PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (Wired as x4), PCI PCI x14x USB 2.0, 5x USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C
7080May 2020Intel Q470Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9 (10th gen/Comet lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 4 (Micro: 2 SODIMM)2666/2933128GB (Micro: 64GB)MT, SFF, Micro Pro 2Up to RTX 2070 Super and i9-10900K K Sku on MT, Up to AMD RX 640 on MFF—N/a3.5", 2 2.5" bay, 2 M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)MT: 2x PCIe x16, PCIe x1, PCI, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)MT & SFF: 3× 3.2 Gen 2 (1x Type C, 2x Type A) 3× 3.2 Gen 1, 4× 2.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 2/DP Optional)
7480May 2020Intel Q470Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9 (10th gen/Comet lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM2666/293364GBAll-in-oneHDMI 1.4 (In & Out), DisplayPort 1.4, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam, Up to GTX 1650 4GB23.8" 1920×1080 (72% NTSC, 250 Nits, IPS, Touch Optional)2.5" bay, 2 M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)—N/a5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1x Type C) 1× 3.2 Gen 1
7780May 2020Intel Q470Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9 (10th gen/Comet lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM2666/293364GBAll-in-oneHDMI 1.4 (In & Out), DisplayPort 1.4, 2.0MP 1080p Webcam, Up to GTX 1650 4GB27" IPS 1920×1080, (Optional 4K, Touch)2.5" bay, 2 M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)—N/a5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1x Type C) 1× 3.2 Gen 1
7090Jan 2021N/AIntel Core i3, i5, i7 (11th gen/Tiger lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 2 SODIMM320064GBUltraDisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt 4.0 over USB Type C ConnectorN/A1 2230 M.2 PCIe 4 NVMeN/A1x USB 4, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1x Type C)
7090June 2021Intel Q570Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9 (11th gen/Rocket lake)DMI 3.0 x8DDR4, 2 SODIMM3200128GBMT, SFF, Micro Pro 2Up to RTX 3070 Super and i9-11900K K Sku on MT, Up to AMD RX 640 on MFFN/A3.5", 2 2.5" bay, 2 M.2 80mm PCIe 4 NVMe, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)MT: 2x PCIe x16, PCIe x1, PCI, SFF: PCIe x16, PCIe x4 (Half height)MT & SFF: 4x USB 2.0, 3× 3.2 Gen 1, 2× 3.2 Gen 2, 1× 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Type C)(USB 3.1 Gen 2/DP Optional)
7490Aug 2021Intel Q570Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9 (11th gen/Rocket lake)DMI 3.0 x8DDR4, 2 SODIMM320064GBAll-in-oneUp to GTX 1650 Ti23.8" 1920×1080 (72% NTSC, 250 Nits, IPS, Touch Optional)2.5" bay, 2 M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)N/A4x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB 3.2 2x2 Type C
7000March 2022Intel Q670Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9 (12th gen/Alder Lake)DMI 4.0SFF: DDR4, 4, MT: DDR5, 4DDR4 3200 / DDR5 4400128GBMT, SFF3x DisplayPort, Up to RTX 3070 8GB—N/a1 3.5"/2 2.5", 1 M.2MT: 1x PCIe x16 4.0, 1x PCIe x4 3.0, 1x PCIe x1, 1x PCI, SFF: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4MT & SFF: 1× 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Type C), 2× 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4x 2.0
ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRam TypeRam SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsDisplayStoragePCI/AGP/PCIeUSB

New models need update (Still series 6 / Pro 2?)

2023 - 7010

2024 - 7020

2025 - Dell Pro Micro / Dell Pro Micro Plus

OptiPlex XE

The Dell OptiPlex XE is a special version designed for equipment manufacturer, retail/point-of-sale (POS) systems. They are based on the standard OptiPlex models with added features; such as a higher heat threshold, MIL-STD 810G testing and powered USB/Serial.

XE line
ModelReleaseChipsetCPUFSBRam TypeRAM SpeedRAM MaxChassisCommentsDisplayStoragePCI/AGP/PCIeUSB
XEEarly 2010Intel Q45Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad (Wolfdale)1333MHzDDR3, 413338GBDT, SFFIntel AMT features disabled, Dual NICs, Powered USB 24v. Optional external power buttons and dust filter. (Requires Bios updates) Based on OptiPlex 960—N/aDT and SFF: 1x 3.5" SATADT: PCI x2, PCIe x16 x1, PCIe x1 x1 SFF: PCI x1, PCIe x16 x124v USB, 6x USB 2.0
XE2Mid 2013Intel Q87Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium (4th gen/Haswell)(65 W S series Processors only)DMI 2.0DDR3, 4160032GBMT, SFFBased on OptiPlex 9020 with black front bezel.—N/aMT: 2x 3.5", SFF: 1× 3.5 SATA IIIMT: PCI, PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4), PCIe x1 SFF (half height): PCIe x16, PCIe x16 (wired as x4)MT & SFF: USB 2.0 x6, 3.0 x4
XE3Mid 2018Intel Q370Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (8th gen/Coffee Lake)DMI 3.0DDR4, 4266664GBMT, SFFBased on OptiPlex 7060—N/a1 3.5"/2.5", 1 M.2MT & SFF (half height): PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, M.2 80mm, M.2 30mm (WiFi only)MT & SFF: 1× 3.1 Gen 2, 5x 3.1, 4x
XE4March 2022Intel Q670Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9 (12th gen/Alder Lake)DMI 4.0SFF: DDR4, 4, MT: DDR5, 4DDR4 3200 / DDR5 4400128GBMT, SFFBased on OptiPlex 7000—N/a1 3.5"/2 2.5", 1 M.2MT: 1x PCIe x16 4.0, 1x PCIe x4 3.0, 1x PCIe x1, 1x PCI, SFF: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4MT & SFF: 1× 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Type C), 2× 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4x 2.0

Notes

See also

External links

  • Dell's official PC buying guides site.
  • : OptiPlex desktop machines intended for medium and large businesses
  • for more information about specifications.