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Dell OptiPlex 7050 Desktop (Refurb): Core i5-6600T, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD

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from $119.40

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Dell Refurbished has Dell OptiPlex 7050 MFF Desktop Computer (Refurbished) on sale from $119.40 after applying 40% off promo code 40DESK7050 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member TirupatiS for finding this deal.

Available options (prices after applying 40DESK7050 in cart):Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-6600T (4-Core, 2.70 GHz) CPU
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB SSD
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Windows 10 Pro

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  • About this Offer:
    • Despite being older machines, these have a SSD and enough RAM to be effective computers for basic everyday office tasks.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Dell Refurbished has Dell OptiPlex 7050 MFF Desktop Computer (Refurbished) on sale from $119.40 after applying 40% off promo code 40DESK7050 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member TirupatiS for finding this deal.

Available options (prices after applying 40DESK7050 in cart):Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-6600T (4-Core, 2.70 GHz) CPU
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB SSD
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Windows 10 Pro

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • About this Offer:
    • Despite being older machines, these have a SSD and enough RAM to be effective computers for basic everyday office tasks.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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The_Love_Spud
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I'd be inclined to suggest that your take on these systems might be a bit harsh given their value proposition ($120 for a Windows 10 PC that will run Excel and browse the web just fine)... until I peek over at other listings on Dell Refurbished and find dual-core i-series 3070 models selling for only a "few" dollars more at $149 [dellrefurbished.com]. (Note that Dell Refurbished has consistently mislabeled these Pentium Gold CPUs as 4-core)

One value in those newer 3070 systems is that those newer models natively support Windows 11 (unlike the Skylake systems). Additionally, for much less than the asking price commanded by Dell Refurbished, you could buy a CPU upgrade to an i5 or i7 via eBay for $100-150 and have a solid, long-term productivity box on your hands.

Obviously, you might do better with Dell Refurbished to simply wait for better deals on systems already equipped with said i5 or i7 series CPUs. For now there's a huge jump from the Pentium Gold equipped PCs (around $150) to their i3 ($340) and i5 ($360) equivalents. Perhaps there's another coupon(?).

Good luck!
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Best to wait longer, Dell just laidoff 6600 ppl, that's a lot of desktops/laptops being added to the site.
Jay_The_Impoverished
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Skylake garbage. Remember any benchmarks you see might be prior to the massive security related nerfs required to make them safe to use. These are the CPUs that introduced a massive number of hardware design vulnerabilities because Intel got lazy. I feel like Skylake was the point where Intel really just fell down on their faces.

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hilltopper06
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Quote from Kandid :
Anyone knows if those 7050 Micros will take a second HDD or a SSD for a TV/Media server and torrents?
The "Micro" can take a 2.5" HDD/SSD and a M.2 SSD.
https://dl.dell.com/topicspdf/opt..._en-us.pdf

The "SSF" can take a 2.5" HDD/SSD and a M.2 SSD and you can probably squeeze in another 2.5" HDD/SSD in the optical drive space using it's power/sata cables.
https://dl.dell.com/topicspdf/opt..._en-us.pdf
Last edited by hilltopper06 February 6, 2023 at 11:53 AM.
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Kandid
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Quote from chrischeon :
I got one last month and it came with NVME and there's an empty 2.5" SATA slot/caddy.
Quote from hilltopper06 :
The "Micro" can take a 2.5" HDD/SSD and a M.2 SSD.
https://dl.dell.com/topicspdf/opt..._en-us.pdf

The "SSF" can take a 2.5" HDD/SSD and a M.2 SSD and you can probably squeeze in another 2.5" HDD/SSD in the optical drive space using it's power/sata cables.

Thanks everyone! Ordered one.
Feb 6, 2023
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zzzh
Feb 6, 2023
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Will the windows license be transferrable to a new built pc?
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DealsBrokeMe
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Quote from zzzh :
Will the windows license be transferrable to a new built pc?
No the Windows license is tied to the motherboard.
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Feb 6, 2023
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lost11
Feb 6, 2023
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Quote from Maceart :
These are okay machines but not very upgradeable. The VIP Outlet walmart HP pavilion refurb with Ryzen 5600G and Radeon 5500 4GB at $360 is a much better deal if you can afford it.
So.. a $120 isn't good compared to a $360? INTERESTING!
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rcboosted
Feb 6, 2023
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Quote from hilltopper06 :
This price isn't that great. Got my wife a 3050 with essentially the same specs (i5-6500, 16GB ram, 256GB ssd) early last year for around the same price. Skylake was slower than I expected. Felt more sluggish than my old 2600k build (didn't figure hyperthreading would make that much of a difference). I got her a Mac Mini M2 instead and it is leagues faster. Gonna repurpose her 3050 as a plex server.
While I'm not going to argue that i5-6500 is some kind of speed demon. But comparing it to a Mac Mini M2? That's makes about as much sense as comparing a super car to an used corolla. Leagues better.
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phanniepak
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These are great as raspberry pi alternatives Smilie

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rcboosted
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Quote from phanniepak :
These are great as raspberry pi alternatives Smilie
Great for MAME. But I like HP's EliteDesk G2 recommended from different threads, they're much cheaper with the same processor.
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hilltopper06
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Quote from rcboosted :
While I'm not going to argue that i5-6500 is some kind of speed demon. But comparing it to a Mac Mini M2? That's makes about as much sense as comparing a super car to an used corolla. Leagues better.
Sorry, it wasn't meant to be a comparison. Just a statement. The 6500 wasn't cutting it, so an upgrade was in order.
Feb 6, 2023
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sli4
Feb 6, 2023
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Quote from Kandid :
Anyone knows if those 7050 Micros will take a second HDD or a SSD for a TV/Media server and torrents?
Yes. There's room for a 2.5" in there. Or any external usb3
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ArtisanalChicken32
Feb 6, 2023
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Good for plex transcoding??
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SeriousTerrier997
Feb 6, 2023
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Nice ancient machines.
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cheaphguy
Feb 6, 2023
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Better to waste your money on a brand new mini pc like from beelink for similar price/performance and lower wattage
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LoKo498
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Any deals on laptops?

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Quote from rcboosted :
Great for MAME. But I like HP's EliteDesk G2 recommended from different threads, they're much cheaper with the same processor.
Do the elitedesk USFF ones go on sale all the time like these Dell refurbished/Dell outlet ones do?

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