OVERVIEW
🚀Performance
- Typical configurations include a Core i5‑8500 (6‑core, 3.0 GHz, Turbo up to ~4.1 GHz) coupled with 8 GB DDR4 RAM and a 256 GB SSD
- Performs well for general office tasks, multitasking, spreadsheet computations, and light photo editing
💾Storage & Memory
- Storage options: M.2 SSD (up to 512 GB SATA or 1 TB NVMe); plus support for 1× 3.5″ or 2× 2.5″ SATA HDDs (up to 2 TB) and Intel Optane memory
- Memory: Two DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 32 GB total; one slot often free in SFF/Micro
🧱Form Factors & Expansion
- MT variant: Mid-tower chassis with full-height PCIe x16 and x1 slots (expandable GPU/PCIe add-ons) SFF variant: Compact with one PCIe x16 (half-height) and one PCIe x1 slot; tool-less HDD brackets; free DIMM slot for RAM expansion
- Micro variant: Ultra-compact with limited expansion typically just one M.2 storage slot and wireless M.2
🌐Connectivity & I/O
- Ports: Up to four USB 3.1 Gen1 ports and two USB 2.0; HDMI, DisplayPort, optional VGA; Gigabit Ethernet built-in; Micro and SFF lack onboard Wi‑Fi (requires M.2 Wi‑Fi card)
- Audio: Front combo headphone/mic; rear line‑out
🔐Security & Manageability
- Includes TPM 2.0 support, BIOS-level security, and Intel vPro (optional) for remote management – suitable for enterprise rollout and compliance
- A reliable and serviceable business desktop, the OptiPlex 3060 delivers solid performance in a compact footprint with flexible expansion in MT and SFF models. Ideal for offices, labs, and education settings needing stable productivity without gaming-grade graphics.
