Get the teeny Dell OptiPlex Desktop PC while it’s $260 off

By Jennifer Allen Published October 23, 2024

The Dell OptiPlex Micro Form Factor at a side angle on a white background. — Dell

If you simply need a neat and small desktop PC for your home office, Dell has some great desktop computer deals. Right now you can buy the Dell OptiPlex Micro Form Factor PC for $679 instead of $939, and it’s perfect if you have limited space at home but still need a desktop PC. It’s a fairly specialist unit designed to take up the minimum amount of space. If that sounds like something you need, read on.

Why you should buy the Dell OptiPlex Micro Form Factor PC

The Dell OptiPlex won’t compete with the very best desktop computers, as that’s not really the point here. Instead, it’s best suited for someone who favors form over function and is super strapped for space.

For hardware, the Dell OptiPlex Micro Form Factor PC has a 14th-generation Intel Core i5-14500T vPro processor, 16GB of memory and 256GB of SSD storage. More storage would have definitely been useful here, but as it’s a desktop PC you can always add one of the best external hard drives to expand things on that front. Designed for business use, there’s also a very stable and useful Wi-Fi 6E connection.

Sleek and small it may be, but the Dell OptiPlex Micro Form Factor PC still has room for plenty of ports. That includes a number of USB 3.2 Type-A, one USB-C, a universal audio jack, Ethernet port, HDMI 1.4 port and DisplayPort 1.4a. You’re all set for getting your work done, and the Dell OptiPlex Micro Form Factor PC even comes with a basic keyboard and mouse. We’d recommend you upgrade those, but it’s a good starting point.

All you really need to do is add one of the best monitors and you’re all set. Measuring just 7.17 x 1.42 x 7.01, you won’t need much room at all for the Dell OptiPlex Micro Form Factor PC.

Usually $939, the Dell OptiPlex Micro Form Factor PC is currently down to $679 at Dell right now. It’s well suited for many home offices, especially if you’re short on space. Check it out now while the $260 discount is live. It’s unlikely to hang around for long.

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