Dell OptiPlex 3000 Tower / SFF / Micro Business Desktop
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Dell OptiPlex 3000 Series Tower / Small Form Factor / Micro Desktop, 12th Gen Intel Core i5 / 8GB / 256GB SSD or 1TB HDD (210-BCST / 210-BCSW / 210-BCSU) - 3 Years Onsite Warranty
Three Chassis, One Platform
The OptiPlex 3000 series was offered as a Tower, a Small Form Factor (SFF) and a Micro, all built on 12th Gen Intel Core processors with DDR4-3200 memory, so you can match the footprint to the desk, the counter or behind the monitor.
12th Gen Intel Core i5 Performance
Every configuration in this listing uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor (6 cores / 12 threads, 18 MB cache) with 8GB of DDR4 memory, and either a 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD or a 1TB SATA hard drive. Memory is expandable to 64GB across two slots.
Business-Class Connectivity and Security
Gigabit Ethernet, up to eight USB ports, DisplayPort 1.4a plus HDMI 1.4b with an optional third video port, TPM 2.0, a chassis intrusion switch and Kensington and padlock security slots.
Buying for a team or project? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg for volume pricing and delivery lead time.
Dell OptiPlex 3000 Datasheet β Technical Specifications
Configuration
| Product Name | Dell OptiPlex 3000 series (Tower / Small Form Factor / Micro) |
| Tower (listed as Mini Tower) | Core i5 / 8GB / 256GB SSD or 1TB SATA HDD β 210-BCST |
| Small Form Factor | Core i5 / 8GB / 256GB SSD or 1TB SATA HDD β 210-BCSW |
| Micro Form Factor | Core i5 / 8GB / 256GB SSD (210-BCSU) or 1TB SATA HDD |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | 3 years onsite |
Processor & Graphics
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel Core i5, 6 cores / 12 threads, 18 MB cache (65 W on Tower and SFF; 35 W T-series on Micro) |
| Chipset | Intel B660 (SFF) |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 or 770 depending on processor |
| Discrete graphics (SFF option) | AMD Radeon RX 640 4GB, Radeon 550 2GB or Radeon 540 1GB (GDDR5) |
Memory & Storage
| Memory | 8GB DDR4 3200 MT/s supplied; two slots (DIMM on Tower/SFF, SODIMM on Micro); up to 64GB |
| SSD | 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (2230/2280 slot) |
| Hard drive | 1TB SATA hard drive (3.5-inch or 2.5-inch bay on Tower/SFF; 2.5-inch bay on Micro) |
| Card reader | Not supported |
Ports
| Tower / SFF β USB | Front: 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1; rear: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0 with Smart Power On |
| Micro β USB | Front: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1; rear: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 2.0 with Smart Power On |
| Video | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR2), 1 x HDMI 1.4b (max 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz), 1 x optional HDMI 2.0b / DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3) / VGA |
| Network | 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111 on SFF) |
| Audio | Universal audio jack (front) |
| Tower β other | Optional serial port |
| SFF β expansion | 1 x half-height PCIe x16 Gen 3, 1 x half-height PCIe x1 Gen 3, slim optical drive bay |
Wireless (optional)
| Wi-Fi options | Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2; Realtek RTL8821CE or RTL8822CE with Bluetooth 5.0 (M.2 2230 slot) |
Power
| Tower | 180 W 80 PLUS Bronze, 240 W 80 PLUS Bronze or 300 W 80 PLUS Platinum internal PSU |
| Small Form Factor | 180 W 80 PLUS Bronze or 300 W 80 PLUS Platinum internal PSU |
| Micro | 65 W or 90 W external adapter (19.5 V, 4.5 mm barrel) |
Security
| Hardware | TPM 2.0, chassis intrusion switch, Kensington lock slot, padlock ring, lockable cable covers, supply chain tamper alerts |
| Data | BIOS Secure Erase, self-encrypting Opal/FIPS drive options, Microsoft BitLocker support |
Physical
| Tower (H x W x D) | 324.30 x 154.00 x 292.20 mm; 5.17β6.61 kg |
| Small Form Factor (H x W x D) | 290.00 x 92.71 x 292.80 mm; 3.71β5.03 kg |
| Micro (H x W x D) | 182.00 x 36.00 x 178.00 mm; 1.33 kg |
Compatibility & Software Support
Operating System
Dell lists Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 downgrade (Windows 10 image) and Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS as supported. Please confirm the operating system supplied with your chosen configuration with sales.
Displays
DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 1.4b are standard (HDMI is limited to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz); an optional third port adds HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a or VGA. Install the latest Intel graphics driver from Dell Support to enable multiple displays.
Upgrades
Memory is upgradeable to 64GB across two slots. An M.2 SSD can be added alongside a SATA hard drive. The SFF adds one half-height PCIe x16 and one PCIe x1 slot.
Wireless
Wi-Fi is not included in every configuration; an M.2 2230 slot accepts Dell-supported Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cards.
Package Contents & Dell OptiPlex Ordering Information
In the Box
Dell OptiPlex 3000 desktop in the chosen chassis (Tower, Small Form Factor or Micro), power cable (Micro: external power adapter) and documentation, per the supplied configuration.
Dell OptiPlex Desktops at SourceIT
All-in-one options: OptiPlex 7420 All-in-One, OptiPlex 7410 All-in-One, OptiPlex 7400 All-in-One series and OptiPlex 5400 All-in-One series.
Looking for the current generation? See the Dell Pro Tower QCT1250, Dell Pro Micro QCM1250 and the OptiPlex 7020 range. Other configurations can be quoted on request β email sales@sourceit.com.sg.
Datasheet & Downloads
| Setup & specifications β Tower | OptiPlex 3000 Tower Setup and Specifications |
| Setup & specifications β SFF | OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor Setup and Specifications |
| Setup & specifications β Micro | OptiPlex 3000 Micro Setup and Specifications |
| Manuals & drivers | OptiPlex 3000 Tower, OptiPlex 3000 SFF and OptiPlex 3000 Micro on Dell Support Singapore |
Need a PDF sent directly? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting OptiPlex 3000.
Frequently Asked Questions β Dell OptiPlex 3000
What is the difference between the Tower, SFF and Micro?
The Tower (324 x 154 x 292 mm) has the most room for drives and the widest power supply choice; the Small Form Factor (290 x 93 x 293 mm) keeps half-height PCIe x16 and x1 slots in a slimmer case; the Micro (182 x 36 x 178 mm, 1.33 kg) uses a 35 W processor and an external 65 W or 90 W adapter and can sit behind a monitor.
Which processor is fitted?
All configurations in this listing use a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 (6 cores / 12 threads). Tower and SFF use 65 W desktop processors; the Micro uses a 35 W T-series processor. Ask sales for the exact model of any unit in stock.
Can I upgrade the memory?
Yes. There are two memory slots (DDR4 3200 MT/s), supporting up to 64GB. The supplied 8GB can be expanded.
Should I choose the 256GB SSD or the 1TB HDD?
The 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD is much faster for boot and applications; the 1TB SATA hard drive gives more capacity. All three chassis accept an M.2 SSD together with a SATA drive.
Does it have Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is optional on the OptiPlex 3000. All models have Gigabit Ethernet; an M.2 slot accepts Dell Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 5 cards with Bluetooth.
Is it still available?
This series is no longer available for order. Check remaining stock with sales at sales@sourceit.com.sg, or see the current Dell Pro Tower QCT1250, Dell Pro Micro QCM1250 and OptiPlex 7020 listings.
What warranty do I get?
3 years onsite warranty, supplied locally by SourceIT with a GST invoice.
