Dell OptiPlex 3046 Tower Intel® Core™ i5-6500

Description

Here is the complete full specification sheet for the Dell OptiPlex 3046 Tower:

💻 Dell OptiPlex 3046 Tower – Full Specifications

🧠 Processor (CPU)

• Options:
  • Intel® Core™ i3-6100 (2 cores, 4 threads, 3.7 GHz)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-6500 (4 cores, 4 threads, up to 3.6 GHz)
• Generation: 6th Gen Intel Skylake
• Socket: LGA 1151

🧬 Memory (RAM)

• Type: DDR3L 1600 MHz
• Max: 16 GB (2 DIMM slots, 8 GB per slot)

💾 Storage

• 3.5″ SATA HDD: 500 GB or 1 TB (7200 RPM)
• 2.5″ SATA SSD (Optional): 128 / 256 / 512 GB
• SATA III interface

🎮 Graphics

• Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 530
• Expansion: 1 × PCIe x16 slot (for optional GPU)

📀 Optical Drive

• Slimline DVD-ROM or DVD±RW (optional)

🔌 Ports

Front:

• 2 × USB 2.0
• 2 × USB 3.0
• Audio in/out jack

Rear:

• 2 × USB 2.0
• 2 × USB 3.0
• 1 × HDMI
• 1 × DisplayPort
• 1 × RJ-45 Ethernet
• Audio line-in/out

🌐 Networking

• Ethernet: Intel I219-LM Gigabit LAN
• No built-in Wi-Fi (requires add-on)

⚡ Power Supply

• 180W or 240W (Internal, 80+ Bronze)

🧱 Chassis / Form Factor

• Type: Mini Tower (MT)
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 14.2 x 6.9 x 10.8 in (360 x 175 x 274 mm)
• Weight: ~7.6 kg / 16.8 lbs

🖥️ Operating System

• Windows 10 Pro (preinstalled OEM)
• Supports Windows 11 with TPM 2.0 and UEFI BIOS
• Compatible with Linux

🔐 Security

• TPM 1.2/2.0 (model-dependent)
• Kensington Lock Slot
• Optional Chassis Intrusion Switch

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