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Dell, Inc. targets its OptiPlex™ line of desktop computers for sale into the corporate, government and education markets. These systems typically contain Intel CPUs, beginning with the Pentium and currently with the Core 2 although Dell sells some models with AMD CPUs as well. They contain business-oriented components (such as Gigabit Ethernet, which Dell makes available only on its Precision, OptiPlex and PowerEdge systems) and software. (Compare Dell's Dimension counterparts.) Dell Inc. ... Desktop computer with several common peripherals (Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, microphone and a printer) A desktop computer is a personal computer made for use on a desk in an office or home and is distinguished from portable computers such as laptops or PDAs. ... Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC, SEHK: 4335), founded in 1968 as Integrated Electronics Corporation, is an American multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated circuits. ... Die of an Intel 80486DX2 microprocessor (actual size: 12×6. ... The Pentium is a fifth-generation x86 architecture microprocessor from Intel. ... Core 2 is an eighth-generation x86 architecture microprocessor produced by Intel and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture. ... Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ... Wall Street, Manhattan is the location of the New York Stock Exchange and is often used as a symbol for the world of business. ... Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) is a term describing various technologies for transmitting Ethernet packets at a rate of a gigabit per second, as defined by the IEEE 802. ... Dell Precision products include workstations and mobile workstations (high-performance laptops). ... PowerEdge is the name given to all of the servers produced by Dell, Inc. ... Dell Dimension is the name of a home desktop computer line manufactured by Dell, Inc. ...

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Chassis

The newest OptiPlex models break from Dell's proprietary form factors and follow, for the most part, the BTX standard. Form factor refers to the linear dimensions and configuration of a device as distinguished from other measures of size (for example Gigabytes; a measure of storage size): in computing, form factor is used to describe the size and format of PC motherboards (see AT, ATX, BTX), but also of hard... BTX (for Balanced Technology Extended) is a form factor for PC motherboards, originally slated to be the replacement for the aging ATX motherboard form factor in late 2004 and early 2005. ...


The OptiPlex series comes in various sizes which have evolved as the style of chassis has changed.


Classic beige

In the classic beige chassis:

Chassis Height Width Depth 5.25" external bays 3.5" external bays 3.5" internal bays
Small form Factor 9.14 cm (3.6 inches) 31.75 cm (12.5 inches) 37.8 cm (14.9inches) 1 slim optical 1.44 floppy (1) 3.5" HDD
low-profile 10.9 cm (4.3 inches) 40.9 cm (16.1 inches) 43.7 cm (17.2 inches) 1 1.44 floppy 1 HDD
Midsize 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) 41.9 cm (16.5 inches) 44.5 cm (17.5 inches) 2 1.44 floppy 2 HDD
Mini-tower 44.5 cm (17.5 inches) 20.6 cm (8.1 inches) 43.7 cm (17.2 inches) 3 1.44 floppy 2 HDD

This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Desktop computer with several common peripherals (Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, microphone and a printer) A desktop computer is a personal computer made for use on a desk in an office or home and is distinguished from portable computers such as laptops or PDAs. ... Desktop computer with several common peripherals (Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, microphone and a printer) A desktop computer is a personal computer made for use on a desk in an office or home and is distinguished from portable computers such as laptops or PDAs. ... A tower case featuring a modern design. ...

Midnight-gray

In the recent midnight-gray chassis (with the flip-up door):

Chassis Height Width Depth 5.25" external bays 3.5" external bays internal bays
Ultra Small Form 24.7 cm (9.9 inches) 24.2 cm (9.7 inches) 8.5 cm (3.4 inches) 1 media bay (modules common with Latitude series) none (1) 2.5" HDD
Small form Factor 9.0 cm (3.57 inches) 31.9 cm (12.54 inches) 35.4 cm (13.93 inches) 1 slim optical 1 slim floppy (1) 3.5" HDD
Small Desktop 10.6 cm (4.2 inches) 38.9 cm (15.3 inches) 43.2 cm (17 inches) 1 1.44 floppy (1) 3.5" HDD
Mini-tower 42.5 cm (16.7 inches) 18.1 cm (7.13 inches) 44.7 cm (17.6 inches) 2 (1) + 1.44 floppy 2 HDD

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BTX

Current model BTX chassis:

Chassis Height Width Depth 5.25" external bays 3.5" external bays 3.5" internal bays
Ultra Small Form 26.4 cm (10.375 inches) 8.9 cm (3.5 inches) 25.3 cm (9.95 inches) 1 D-module bay none 1 HDD
Small form Factor 9.26 cm (3.65 inches) 31.37 cm (12.35 inches) 34.03 cm (13.40 inches) 1 slim optical 1 slim floppy (1) 3.5" HDD
Small Desktop 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) 39.9 cm (15.7 inches) 35.3 cm (13.9 inches) 1 1 (1) 3.5" HDD
Mini-tower 41.4 cm (16.3 inches) 18.5 cm (7.3 inches) 43.9 cm (17.3 inches) 2 1 2 HDD

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Models, in relative chronological order

Model Chipset CPU FSB RAM type RAM speed Chassis Comments USB
XL 5xxx Intel 82434NX PCI Pentium 75, 90, 100, 120, 133 50/60/66 MHz SIMM, 4 70 ns ex, XL 575, XL 5133. From 8 to 64 MB of RAM. 1995/1996
XM 5xxx Intel 82430NX PCIset Pentium 75, 90/120, 100/133 50/60/66 MHz SIMM, 4 70 ns 6 x 16 x 16 S3 Vision 864, 1 MB standard, upgradable to 2 MB.
XMT 5xxx Intel 82430NX PCIset Pentium 75, 90/120, 100/133 50/60/66 MHz SIMM, 4 70 ns 16.40 x 7.75 x 17.40 S3 Vision 864, 1 MB standard, upgradable to 2 MB.
GXL 5xxx Intel 82430FX PCIset Pentium 90, 120, 150, 100, 133, 166, 200 60/66 MHz SIMM, 4 60-ns EDO or 70-ns fast-page mode midsize
GXM 5xxx Intel 82430FX Pentium 90, 120, 150, 100, 133, 166, 200 60/66 MHz SIMM, 4 60-ns EDO 4 x 17 x 17 S3 (Trio64V+) PCI, 2 MB.
GXMT 5xxx Intel 82430FX PCIset Pentium 90, 120, 150, 100, 133, 166, 200 60/66 MHz SIMM, 4 60-ns EDO 16.4 x 7.75 x 17.4 S3 (Trio64V+) PCI, 2 MB.
GL and GL+ Intel 82430FX PCI Pentium 75, 90/120, 100/133/166 50/60/66 MHz SIMM, 4 60 ns EDO or 70 ns fast-page mode 4 x 17 x 17 S3 764-P (Trio64), 1 MB standard, upgradable to 2 MB.
GM and GM+ Intel 82430FX PCIset Pentium 75, 90/120, 100/133/166 50/60/66 MHz SIMM, 4 60 ns EDO 6.0 x 17 x 17 S3 764-P (Trio64), 1 MB standard, upgradable to 2 MB.
GMT and GMT+ Intel 82430FX PCIset Pentium 75, 90/120, 100/133/166 50/60/66 MHz SIMM, 4 60 ns EDO 16.4 x 7.75 x 17.4 S3 764-P (Trio64), 1 MB standard, upgradable to 2 MB.
Gs, Gs+ Intel 430FX PCI Pentium 133, 166, 200 66 MHz SIMM, 4 60-ns EDO low-profile, midsize chassis
GXpro Intel 82440FX PCIset Pentium Pro 180, 200 60 or 66 MHz SDRAM, 4 PC66 midsize, minitower
GXi Intel 430HX PCIset Pentium 133, 166, 200, 233 66 MHz SDRAM, 4 PC66 Low-profile, Midsize, and Mini tower
Gn/Gn+ Intel 430TX PCIset Pentium MMX 166-233 66 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC66 low-profile, midsize, minitower
N Intel 430TX PCIset Pentium MMX 166-233 66 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC66 3.65 x 13.27 x 13.75 S3 Trio64V2 86C785, 2 MB.
GXa Intel 82440LX PCI/AGP Pentium II Klamath 233, 266, 300, 333 66 MHz SDRAM, 3 PC66 Low-profile, Midsize, and Mini tower
NX Intel 82440LX PCI/AGP Pentium II 266-333 66 MHz SDRAM, 3 PC66 3.65 x 13.27 x 13.75 ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP controller

Video memory 2-MB standard (upgradable to 4 MB) SGRAM
G1 Intel 440BX AGP set Pentium II 266-333, 350-450 or Celeron 266-400 66 MHz OR 100 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC100 Low-profile, Midsize, and Mini tower Along with the IBM 300PL, one of the most widely-used business desktops of the 1999 - 2005 era. Some organizations have only recently started to replace them. GX1 machines used Slot 1 Pentium II and Pentium III CPUs.
E1 Intel 440EX AGPset Celeron 266-400 slot1 66 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC100 low-profile and minitower
NX1 Intel 440BX PIIX4e Pentium II 266, 333, 350-450 MHz OR Pentium III 450 66/100 MHz SDRAM, 3 PC100 3.65 x 13.27 x 13.75 on-board ATI Rage Pro (AGP 2X) graphics, 4 MB standard (upgradable to 8 MB) SGRAM. FIRST PIII MODEL.
GX1 Intel 440BX PIIX4e Pentium II 266, 333, 350-450 or Pentium III 450-600 66 or 100 MHz SDRAM, 3 PC100 SFF, low-profile, midsize, mini tower
GX1p Intel 440BX AGPSet Pentium II 400, 450 or Pentium III 450-600 100 MHz SDRAM, 3 PC100 midsize and minitower
GC Intel 810e PIII or Celeron 66/100 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC100 SFF
GX100 Intel 810 Celeron 66/100 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC100 SFF, low-profile, minitower Socket 370. No AGP slot.
GX110 Intel 810e Pentium III Coppermine 66/100 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC100 SFF, low-profile, midsize (370 only), minitower Slot1 or Socket 370 CPU.
GX115 Intel 815E Pentium III or Celeron 100/133 MHz SDRAM (PC100)/PC133 SFF, low-profile, minitower
GX200 Intel 82820 PCCI/AGP Pentium III 100/133 MHz RAMBUS, 2 PC800 SFF, low-profile, midsize, minitower
GX300 Intel 820 PCI/AGP Pentium III 100/133 MHz RAMBUS, 2 PC600/PC800 minitower 1 or 2 CPUS, typically Slot1.
GX400 Intel 850 Pentium 4 400 MHz RAMBUS, 4 PC800 Mini tower Black classic style chassis. Socket 423
Model Chipset CPU FSB RAM type RAM speed chassis Comments
GX150 Intel 815E Pentium III or Celeron 100/133 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC133 SFF, desktop, mini tower First to have new midnight-gray chassis USB 1.1
GX50 Intel 810 OR Intel 810E Pentium III or Celeron 66/100 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC100 SFF, desktop, mini tower No AGP slot. Models up to 800 MHz have the 810, 850 MHz and up have 810E
GX240 Intel 845 Pentium 4 1.5-2.0 Willamette OR 2.2-2.6 Northwood 400 MHz SDRAM PC133 (ECC or non-ECC) SFF, desktop, minitower First socket 478 model OptiPlex. USB 1.1
GX260 Intel 845G Pentium 4 or Celeron 400 MHz SDRAM PC2700 USB 2.0
GX60 Intel 845GL OR Intel 845GV Celeron 400 MHz SDRAM PC2100 OR PC2700 SFF, desktop, mini tower No AGP slot. 845GV supports PC2700 and 533 MHz FSB CPUs. USB 2.0
SX260 Intel 845G Pentium 4 1.5-2.0 Willamette OR 2.0-2.6 Northwood OR Celeron 400/533 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC1600/PC2100 Ultra Small Form
L60 Intel 845GL Pentium 4 or Celeron 400 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC2100
GX270 Intel 865G Pentium 4 or Celeron 400/533/800 MHz SDRAM, 4 PC2700/PC3200 SFF, desktop, minitower Intel graphics or dedicated 8x AGP card. The GX270 has recently come under fire for having faulty capacitors. USB 2.0
SX270 Intel 865G Pentium 4 or Celeron 400/533/800 MHz SDRAM PC2700/PC3200 Ultra Small Form Optional stand and cable cover.
160L Intel 845GV Pentium 4 or Celeron 400 MHz SDRAM PC2100/PC2700 minitower
170L Intel 865-GV Pentium 4 or Celeron 400/533/800 MHz SDRAM, 2 PC2700/PC3200 desktop or minitower
GX280 Intel 915 Pentium 4 400/533/800 MHz DDR2 PC3200/PC4200 SFF, desktop, minitower No PS/2 connectors. Intel or PCIe x16 Graphics. OFFERED IN BOTH ATX AND BTX STYLE OF CHASSIS. (SFF is ATX only). USB 2.0
SX280 915G Pentium 4 or Celeron 533/800 MHz DDR2 PC3200 Ultra Small Form 8.9 cm (3.5 inches), 36.1 cm (14.2 inches), 26.4 cm (10.375 inches) DVI-I port. No PS/2.
210L Intel® 915GV Pentium 4 or Celeron 533/800 MHz DDR2, 2 PC3200/PC4200 desktop or minitower integrated Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 900.
GX520 Intel® 945 Express Pentium 4, Pentium D, or Celeron 533/800 MHz DDR2, 2 PC3200/PC4200 SFF, desktop, minitower BTX. integrated Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 950.
GX620 Intel® 945 Express Pentium 4, Pentium D, or Celeron 533/800 MHz DDR2, 4 PC4200/PC5300 USFF, SFF, desktop, minitower BTX. the latest models containing a Pentium 4 or Pentium D CPU and a trusted platform module. Note that USFF cable cover increases the dimensions of the machine (available in standard and extended sizes). USB 2.0
320 ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 Professional Intel® Pentium D, Pentium® 4 with HT, and Celeron® D 800Mhz DDR2, 2 PC4200 desktop, minitower
745 Intel Q965 Express Intel® Core 2 Duo® , Intel® Pentium D, Pentium® 4 HT, Celeron® D Processor 533/800/1066Mhz DDR2, 4 PC4200/PC5300/PC6700 USFF, SFF, desktop, minitower
740 nVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 210S Chipset with NVIDIA nForce® 430 MCP AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Athlon 64 DDR2, 4 PC4200/PC5300/PC6700 desktop, minitower

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External links

  • Dell PCs Buying Guide Dell's official PC buying guides site.
  • Dell USA: Optiplex desktop machines intended for medium and large businesses
  • Dell Support for more information about specifications.
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