Dell OptiPlex™ Computers
Supported Series: FX160, 780, 790, 960 and 3010
Dell Computers
OptiPlex is a line of business-oriented desktop computers from Dell Technologies aimed at corporate enterprises, healthcare, government, and education markets. The systems typically contain Intel CPUs, beginning with Celeron and Pentium and currently with the Core microarchitecture (i3, i5, i7, i9).
Business-oriented components, such as Gigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort, Tool-less Chassis and software such as data protection utilities, along with management features such as Intel vPro often come standard with OptiPlex systems. OptiPlex configurations can be completed by the purchaser for components such as CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage and Wireless options, as well as Dell Pro support.
A professional edition of Microsoft Windows comes preinstalled. Dell first introduced the OptiPlex line of business computers starting in 1993.
Most of the Dell OptiPlex™ computers listed can be purchased for $60.00 to $150.00 dollars online at:
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Amazon Online Ordering
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Dell OptiPlex™ FX160 - Makes an excellent SoftPLC (SoftLogix 5800)
Dell OptiPlex™ FX160 - Remote into the computer to program using Radmin 3.4 remote control software
Dell Optiplex FX160 Windows XP Pro 32 Bit Drivers
The Dell OptiPlex™ FX160 makes an excellent SoftPLC. Purchase with 2 GB of ram
and 250GB hard drive.
The Dell OptiPlex™ FX160 was first introduced in the year 2014.
Intel® AtomTM 230 (1.6 GHz Single Core), Supports up to 4 GB of memory
Fanless with SSD (Solid State Drive) Note: Can't even hear the fan
Serial and Parallel ports, 6 ea USB ports, Audio input/Output
Integrated SiS Mirage 3 onboard graphics accelerator
VGA (1920 x 1200) resolution and DVI (1600 x 1200) resolution graphic ports.
Integrated 10/100/1000 ethernet network port
Dell OptiPlex™ 780 - USFF makes an excellent Engineering Station and SoftPLC
Dell OptiPlex™ 780 USFF (Ultra Small Form Factor) - Fan is noticeable but not loud
Dell Optiplex 780 Windows XP Pro 32 Bit Drivers
The Dell OptiPlex™ 780 makes an excellent SoftPLC and Engineering Station and SoftPLC.
Purchase with minimum of 4 GB of ram and 100 GB hard drive.
The Dell OptiPlex™ 780 was first introduced in the year 2010.
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor (3.333 GHz Dual Core), Supports up to 16 GB of memory
20 GB of hard drive space need. Can install 1 TB hard drive
NO Serial and NO Parallel ports, 8 ea USB 2.0 ports, Audio Input/Otuput
Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
VGA and Display Port graphic ports. Supports up to 1920 by 1080 screen resolution
Integrated 10/100/1000 ethernet network port
Dell OptiPlex™ 790 - SFF makes an excellent Engineering Station and SoftPLC
Note: My Dell OptiPlex™ 790 with an "i5" processor, the enclosure rattles some
Dell OptiPlex™ 790 SFF (Small Form Factor) - Enclosure rattles some on mine.
Dell Optiplex 790 XP Pro 32 Bit Drivers
The Dell OptiPlex™ 790 makes an excellent SoftPLC and Engineering Station and SoftPLC.
Purchase with minimum of 4 GB of ram and 100 GB hard drive.
The Dell OptiPlex™ 790 was first introduced in the year 2011.
Intel Gen2 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium; Supports up to 16 GB of memory
20 GB of hard drive space need. Can install 1 TB hard drive
NO Serial and NO Parallel ports, 8 ea USB 2.0 ports, Audio input/Output
Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
VGA and Display Port graphic ports. Supports up to 1920 by 1080 screen resolution
Integrated 10/100/1000 ethernet network port
Dell OptiPlex™ 960 SFF - SFF makes an excellent Engineering Station and SoftPLC
My preferred choice, very quite and as fast as an "i5" with a E8400 or E8600 processor
Dell OptiPlex™ 960 SFF (Small Form Factor)
Dell Optiplex 960 XP Pro 32 Bit Drivers
The Dell OptiPlex™ 960 makes an excellent SoftPLC and Engineering Station and SoftPLC.
Purchase with minimum of 4 GB of ram and 100 GB hard drive.
The Dell OptiPlex™ 960 was first introduced in the year 2009.
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor (3.333 GHz Dual Core), Supports up to 8 GB of memory
20 GB of hard drive space need. Can install 1 TB hard drive
Serial and Parallel ports, 10 ea USB 2.0 ports, Audio input/Output
Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
VGA and Display Port graphic ports. Supports up to 1920 by 1080 screen resolution
Integrated 10/100/1000 ethernet network port
Dell OptiPlex™ 3010 SFF - SFF makes an excellent Engineering Station and SoftPLC
Dell OptiPlex™ 3010 SFF (Small Form Factor)
Dell Optiplex 3010 XP Pro 32 Bit Drivers
The Dell OptiPlex™ 3010 makes an excellent SoftPLC and Engineering Station and SoftPLC.
Purchase with minimum of 4 GB of ram and 100 GB hard drive.
The Dell OptiPlex™ 3010 was first introduced in the year 2012.
Intel Gen2&3 i3/i5; Celeron; Pentium; Supports up to 8 GB of memory
20 GB of hard drive space need. Can install 1 TB hard drive
NO Serial and NO Parallel ports, 8 ea USB 2.0 ports, Audio input/Output
Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
VGA and HDMI graphic ports. Supports up to 1920 by 1080 screen resolution
Integrated 10/100/1000 ethernet network port