Dell OptiPlex 7060 review: specs, options & used prices
Hands-on-style overview of the Dell OptiPlex 7060 (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 7060 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.
Business-line machines are the backbone of the secondary PC market for a practical reason: they were sold in large volumes to offices, serviced professionally, and then retired in bulk.
Across 4 tracked listings, the median asking price is $177.
Configurations you will actually see
Configurations we track pair the OptiPlex 7060 with the Core i5-8500 and Core i7-8700. 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 240GB SSD, 256GB NVMe and 256GB SSD.
Upgrade path and running costs
The full-size case leaves room for standard parts and a conventional power supply, which makes this one of the easiest classes of machine to upgrade and repair.
Who it fits
If the task is browsing, office documents, video calls, or a kiosk/POS role, the OptiPlex 7060 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 OptiPlex 7060 is not exciting, and that is the point: a known quantity with a known configuration ladder.
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 $115 to $220, and most of that spread is configuration, not condition.
Our composite LB Score currently sits at 15/100 — 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
| Processor | Core i5-8500 · Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|
| Memory | 8GB · 16GB |
| Storage | 240GB SSD · 256GB NVMe · 256GB SSD |
| Released | 2018 |
| Used-market price | from $220 |