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expirediconian | Staff posted Mar 6, 2024 8:12 PM

Refurbished Dell OptiPlex 3070 Desktops/Configs: 50% Off: Intel i3 (9th Gen)

$150

$299

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Dell Refurbished has select Refurbished Dell OptiPlex 3070 Desktops on sale listed below. Save an additional 50% Off w/ promo code YEAREND3070 (apply in cart). Shipping is free.

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  • Must apply the listed promo code in cart to receive discount; max discount of 50% Off
  • Due to product being refurbished, stock may be limited
  • Stock configuration/cosmetic grade may vary
  • Offer valid while coupon savings/supplies last
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  • 100-Day Warranty [Details]
  • 1-Year Extended Warranty offered for $39
  • Cosmetic grade scale is here
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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Dell Refurbished has select Refurbished Dell OptiPlex 3070 Desktops on sale listed below. Save an additional 50% Off w/ promo code YEAREND3070 (apply in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal

Note, select configuration/specs may vary due to availability.

Note, must apply the listed promo code in cart to receive discount.

Example Deal(s) - Prices below reflect the extra 50% Off discount

No Longer Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Must apply the listed promo code in cart to receive discount; max discount of 50% Off
  • Due to product being refurbished, stock may be limited
  • Stock configuration/cosmetic grade may vary
  • Offer valid while coupon savings/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • 100-Day Warranty [Details]
  • 1-Year Extended Warranty offered for $39
  • Cosmetic grade scale is here
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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aburks
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Combine with 32 gb of RAM and a 1 TB M2 SSD for $125, would be a solid general office computer for under $300
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HappyAccident
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i3 = lowest core count, with hyperthreading
i5 = highest core count, no hyperthreading
i7 = highest core count, hyperthreading
generation is every 1-2 years years, every generation has 1 or 2 numbers (but they follow the numbers for simplicity so even though 8 and 9 series are both 8th generation they are called 8th and 9th).
13xx14xx = 2023/24
12xx = 2021/22
11xx = 2020
10xx =2019
08xx09xx = 2017
Each gen generally has a new socket, so they are not upgradable to new gens, but they are upgradable to Xeons in the same gen.

The big gen shifts were 07, when it went to DDR4 ram from DDR3, and 12 when they started using P and E cores and can use DDR5.
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iota
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you can upgrade to Windows 11 without issue. I bought one of these during the last sale and it's running Windows 11 Pro now.

Only complaint was that it didnt' come with wireless but a low profile card from Amazon and some more RAM made it work great for a computer for the garage.
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Mar 7, 2024 4:22 PM
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snowfocus8Mar 7, 2024 4:22 PM
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Quote from Bozzy088 View quoted comment :
Windows 11 supported?
Yes, running one now that I picked up on the last sale.
Mar 7, 2024 5:27 PM
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MrBlackFridayMar 7, 2024 5:27 PM
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Anything with win10 isn't worth paying this price on, especially sff models. No updates after next year.
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Mar 7, 2024 6:00 PM
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iotaMar 7, 2024 6:00 PM
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Quote from MrBlackFriday View quoted comment :
Anything with win10 isn't worth paying this price on, especially sff models. No updates after next year.
you can upgrade to Windows 11 without issue. I bought one of these during the last sale and it's running Windows 11 Pro now.

Only complaint was that it didnt' come with wireless but a low profile card from Amazon and some more RAM made it work great for a computer for the garage.
Mar 7, 2024 6:03 PM
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Clipse718Mar 7, 2024 6:03 PM
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Can the i3 version be used for plex? I want a low powered seed box and media server..
Mar 7, 2024 6:09 PM
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enkay2Mar 7, 2024 6:09 PM
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I love these micro dells, i've gotten a few 7040s locally for around $40-50. I just reapplied some new thermal paste and they have been solid.
Mar 7, 2024 6:29 PM
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ZexmaixMar 7, 2024 6:29 PM
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Quote from politelyerased View quoted comment :
Yep it's definitely a cozy spot so I opted for the sparkle a310. It's single slot and leaves just enough room for the fan. I also put in a case fan which thankfully takes air right into the card to help with that.

If you go with this have some thermal paste on hand though, for whatever reason sparkle decided you need to remove the GPU heatsink to swap to the low height bracket
Thanks! I did see that A310 Sparkle on Amazon. Lots of concerns around fan noise however. And that's insane that you need to re-paste just to swap the bracket, lol.

My eyes have been on this Yeston GTX 1650 "Single Slot King":
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD7WP...dp_it&th=1

It fits the profile - Low Profile, True Single Slot (No protrusion), Board Power.

Per some reddit discussions, it's a beast in these Dell SFF devices. Double the price ($200 vs $100), but also theoretically double the performance too:

https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Com...vsm2006604
Mar 7, 2024 6:54 PM
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TakinCareofBiznizMar 7, 2024 6:54 PM
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I'm in Texas. I don't see a free shipping option

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Mar 7, 2024 8:53 PM
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dingdingMar 7, 2024 8:53 PM
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Quote from TakinCareofBizniz View quoted comment :
I'm in Texas. I don't see a free shipping option
after you apply the code you will see free shipping
Mar 7, 2024 9:27 PM
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politelyerasedMar 7, 2024 9:27 PM
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Quote from Zexmaix View quoted comment :
Thanks! I did see that A310 Sparkle on Amazon. Lots of concerns around fan noise however. And that's insane that you need to re-paste just to swap the bracket, lol.

My eyes have been on this Yeston GTX 1650 "Single Slot King":
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD7WP...dp_it&th=1

It fits the profile - Low Profile, True Single Slot (No protrusion), Board Power.

Per some reddit discussions, it's a beast in these Dell SFF devices. Double the price ($200 vs $100), but also theoretically double the performance too:

https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Com...vsm2006604
Yeah I'd def go with something like that for regular use cases for sure, that'll work fantastic. I had just been itching to try out an arc, im really hoping they add some more competition! Else I'd go with the regulars say if I were putting this together for someone else.
Mar 8, 2024 12:03 AM
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HonestHamster262Mar 8, 2024 12:03 AM
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Really wish the dell micros had a 2.5g or 10g network option, I'd buy a cluster
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Mar 8, 2024 1:01 AM
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AnthonyA1569Mar 8, 2024 1:01 AM
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Why can't they list these under dell dot com
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Mar 8, 2024 1:57 AM
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bombatwistMar 8, 2024 1:57 AM
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looks like all the micros are gone
Mar 8, 2024 2:33 AM
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FlaGator66Mar 8, 2024 2:33 AM
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I've bought three laptops and a micro desktop from them in the past year. I've been extremely happy with the quality of all four (I chose their A rating) as well as their service under the basic 100-day period. My 7410 laptop came with a battery showing around 70% capacity (per the Windows battery health report). Since didn't have the replacement part in stock they offered me a partial refund of $65 so I could purchase it elsewhere (they even shared a link to a vendor selling the OEM part). Same with a faulty USB-C laptop charger, they shipped me another one within a couple of days of sending them an email. It arrived via FedEx before the tracking number.
I'm tempted to buy a SFF to build a retro gaming PC 🙂
Mar 8, 2024 2:56 AM
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woodlecjMar 8, 2024 2:56 AM
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Can anyone tell me what the model numbers relate to? I want SFF, but diff between 3070, 3080, 5070, etc.

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Quote from FlaGator66 View quoted comment :
I've bought three laptops and a micro desktop from them in the past year. I've been extremely happy with the quality of all four (I chose their A rating) as well as their service under the basic 100-day period. My 7410 laptop came with a battery showing around 70% capacity (per the Windows battery health report). Since didn't have the replacement part in stock they offered me a partial refund of $65 so I could purchase it elsewhere (they even shared a link to a vendor selling the OEM part). Same with a faulty USB-C laptop charger, they shipped me another one within a couple of days of sending them an email. It arrived via FedEx before the tracking number.
I'm tempted to buy a SFF to build a retro gaming PC 🙂
That's good that they corrected those issues, but I wonder why those faulty/inferior parts were sent to a customer in the first place. "Refurbished" should mean the device and its components (battery, charger, etc.) were all verified as in good operational condition. If they missed these two things, it makes one wonder about the quality of their refurbishment process.

I've bought two laptops from Dell Refurbished. 1st one was specified as quailty B and arrived in like new condition. Worked great for years then I sold it to buy another laptop. 2nd laptop I purchased from Dell Refurbished was purported to be quality B but came with a broken left touchpad button and one of the filthiest keyboards I have ever seen (it was chock full of dead skin, human hair and food crumbs). I returned it to Dell for a full refund (they also, of course, paid for return shipping), but this experience wasted over 2 weeks of my time (waiting for laptop, receiving it, then having to drive to UPS store to return a poor quality product).

If it's a good deal I might give Dell Refurbished another try, but based on my 50% bad experience I have some doubts about their refurbishment process.
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