Dell
The Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF is a compact business desktop released in 2018, featuring 8th‑Gen Intel Core CPUs, up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM, and support for NVMe SSDs, designed for office productivity and easy upgrades.
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$293.99
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$265.99
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$249.00
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$296.89
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Best For
Office workers, small businesses, budget‑conscious home users, light creative tasks (photo editing, light video), and light gaming or 2D CAD when paired with a low‑profile GPU.
Not Ideal For
Enthusiasts seeking high‑end graphics performance, users needing multiple 3.5" drives, or anyone requiring HDMI connectivity out of the box.
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers praise the OptiPlex 5060 SFF for its solid hexa‑core CPU performance, plentiful ports, and tool‑less upgradeability, while noting the lack of an SSD in base configurations, the absence of HDMI, and the limited power budget of its proprietary 200 W PSU.
What Users Say
Everyday users appreciate the machine’s quiet operation, compact size, and smooth Windows 11 experience after upgrading RAM and storage, but repeatedly complain about missing HDMI, limited internal storage bays, a weak power supply for graphics upgrades, and the low‑quality bundled keyboard and mouse.
Common Complaints
Missing HDMI port, weak proprietary power supply, only one 3.5" drive bay, loud fan under load with a GPU, and cheap bundled peripherals.
What People Are Saying
“Runs Windows 11 smoothly with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD”
“Perfect for home office — small, quiet, and powerful enough for Zoom, Excel, and browsing”
“Upgraded to Wi‑Fi 6 and SSD — now boots in under 10 seconds”
“Used it with dual 4K monitors — no issues”
“No HDMI — had to buy an adapter”
“Power supply is too weak for any serious GPU”
“Only one HDD bay — wish it had more storage flexibility”
“Fan gets loud under load, especially with GPU installed”
“Cheap plastic keyboard and mouse — replaced them immediately”
How It Compares
vs. AMD Radeon RX 6400
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Disadvantages
Choose the RX 6400 for basic graphics or light gaming when you need a GPU that stays within the OptiPlex's power limits.
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