Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF review: specs, options & used prices
Hands-on-style overview of the Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF (Small Form Factor (SFF)): CPU, memory and storage configurations, used-market prices and upgrade notes. Typical configuration: Core i5-8500.
What this machine is
The Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF is a small form factor, and on the used market it is one of the straightforward ways to get a complete, serviceable computer for a modest sum.
Corporate fleets retire machines like this in batches, which is why the used supply is steady and prices stay predictable.
Only 2 tracked listings survive for this model, so treat any quoted price as indicative rather than a market consensus.
Configurations you will actually see
The CPU options we track for the OptiPlex 3060 SFF are the Core i5-8500. These are 8th-generation Intel Core parts. From the 8th generation on, these generally meet Windows 11 requirements.
Memory options run from 8 GB to 16 GB (8 GB, 16 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 128GB SSD and 256GB NVMe.
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: 75/100 — compact by design.
Who it fits
If the task is browsing, office documents, video calls, or a kiosk/POS role, the OptiPlex 3060 SFF 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
The case for the OptiPlex 3060 SFF is simple: standard parts, predictable supply, and a price that leaves room in the budget for upgrades.
Price data is thin for this model, so compare current listings directly rather than relying on a quoted median — configuration differences dominate on this class of machine.
Our composite LB Score currently sits at 11/100 — a score that mostly reflects the platform age — use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.
Data sheet
LB Score
0–100 composite of performance, versatility and value
| Form factor | SFF |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5-8500 |
| Memory | 8GB · 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB SSD · 256GB NVMe |
| Released | 2018 |
| Used-market price | from $125 |
| Case size class | 75 |