Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro review: specs, options & used prices

What this machine is

The Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro belongs to the class of machines that filled offices for years and now fills the secondary market — practical, repairable, and priced accordingly.

Corporate fleets retire machines like this in batches, which is why the used supply is steady and prices stay predictable.

Across 3 tracked listings, the median asking price is $125.

Configurations you will actually see

The CPU options we track for the OptiPlex 3060 Micro are the Core i5-8500T. These are 8th-generation Intel Core parts. From the 8th generation on, these generally meet Windows 11 requirements. T-suffixed variants are the lower-wattage versions of the same chips: cooler and quieter, a little slower.

Memory options run from 8 GB to 8 GB (8 GB). 8 GB is workable for one person; 16 GB is the comfortable setting for typical office and home use.

Solid-state storage options include 256GB SSD.

Upgrade path and running costs

The compact chassis accepts standard low-profile parts, and drive bays are typically accessible without tools. The trade-off is a small, often proprietary power supply — check it before planning any graphics add-on.

Our compactness rating for this chassis: 100/100 — the smallest class we rate.

Who it fits

If the task is browsing, office documents, video calls, or a kiosk/POS role, the OptiPlex 3060 Micro does the job at a low sensible price.

Full specifications, current options and tracked prices live on its spec sheet; the desktop catalog and the Dell desktops page help place it among the alternatives.

Verdict

Judged as a tool rather than a toy, the OptiPlex 3060 Micro holds a clear niche at the sensible end of the used market.

Buy it when you need a cheap, repairable machine for its class of work, and verify the configuration before paying — RAM and storage vary widely between listings. Tracked prices span $88 to $125, and most of that spread is configuration, not condition.

Our composite LB Score currently sits at 12/100 — a score that mostly reflects the platform age — use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.