Dell 980 OptiPlex i7 16GB 2TB Windows 10 Pro Refurbished

The Dell OptiPlex 980 Small Form Factor is a refurbished business desktop that pairs a 1st generation Intel Core i7-860 quad-core processor running at 2.8GHz with 16GB of DDR3 memory and a spacious 2TB hard drive. Originally designed as a corporate workstation, the OptiPlex 980 was built to Dell's commercial standards for durability and serviceability. In its refurbished state, it offers a low-cost entry point for users who need a functional Windows 10 Pro machine for office productivity, web browsing, email, and basic business applications without investing in new hardware.

The Small Form Factor chassis keeps the desktop footprint compact, fitting comfortably on or under a desk in space-constrained environments. Windows 10 Pro comes pre-installed, providing business-oriented features such as BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop, and Active Directory domain support. The included DVD-RW drive adds disc reading and burning capability. The most significant limitation is the age of the platform — the 1st-gen i7 architecture, DDR3 memory, and mechanical hard drive mean this machine will feel noticeably slower than modern systems, particularly during startup and when launching applications. Users looking to improve responsiveness could consider swapping the HDD for an SSD, which is one of the most impactful upgrades available for this chassis. Video output is limited to DVI, so an adapter will be needed for monitors with only HDMI or DisplayPort inputs.