Dell Computer Desktop PC (Intel i3-6100, Dual Storage)

Not everyone needs a powerhouse — sometimes the smartest purchase is a reliable, affordable PC that starts fast, runs everyday software smoothly, and doesn’t cost a fortune. This refurbished Dell small form factor desktop, built around an Intel Core i3-6100 processor with fast dual storage, is exactly that: an honest budget machine for web browsing, office work, and general home or student computing.

Key Features

• Intel Core i3-6100 Processor — a dual-core, 4-thread CPU (via Hyper-Threading) running at a fixed 3.70GHz with 3MB of cache. No Turbo Boost is needed here — this chip runs at full speed constantly, giving consistently snappy response for everyday tasks.
• 16GB DDR3 Memory — a generous amount of RAM for a budget-tier machine, well beyond what most i3-class PCs ship with, keeping the browser and office apps running smoothly even with several things open at once.
• 256GB M.2 SSD Boot Drive — fast solid-state storage that gets Windows up and running in seconds — the single biggest upgrade you can give an older or budget PC.
• 1TB Secondary HDD — a full terabyte of bulk storage for documents, media, and files, so the fast SSD stays reserved for the OS and your active applications.
• Intel HD Graphics 530 (Integrated) — handles desktop use, streaming, and video playback smoothly; no discrete graphics card is fitted or needed for this machine’s intended role.
• Dell Small Form Factor Chassis — a compact, business-grade case designed for reliable long-term daily use in real office environments.
• Windows 10 Pro (Genuine License) — fully licensed and ready to use out of the box.

Real Value for Everyday, Budget-Conscious Computing

We won’t oversell this one: the i3-6100 is a dual-core chip, so it’s not built for heavy multitasking, gaming, or demanding creative work. What it does very well is exactly what most people use a computer for — web browsing, email, streaming video, word processing, spreadsheets, and general office or schoolwork — and it does it with a snappy, no-lag responsiveness thanks to the SSD boot drive and generous 16GB of RAM, which is unusually high for a machine in this price bracket.

This makes it a smart pick for students needing something dependable for assignments and research, a secondary household PC, a starter machine for a first-time PC buyer, or a small office looking to equip a desk without overspending. The combination of fast SSD boot storage and a full terabyte HDD for files means you get the responsiveness of a modern machine with the storage capacity of a much pricier one.

Why Buy Refurbished from computahardware.com? Even a basic new desktop rarely matches this combination of fast SSD boot storage, a full terabyte of bulk HDD space, and 16GB of RAM at this price point. Every unit we sell is fully diagnosed and functionally tested — CPU, memory, both drives, and the power supply — before approval for sale, so budget-friendly doesn’t mean untested or unreliable. It’s simply a smarter way to buy dependable everyday computing without new-PC pricing.

Ready to Use, Straight Out of the Box — this Dell small form factor desktop retains the standard business connectivity of its platform: multiple USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet for a stable connection, and standard video outputs for hooking up a monitor immediately. It’s set up and licensed to work the moment it’s unboxed, with no extra software or driver installation required before you can start using it.

This is a professionally refurbished unit, tested and verified fully functional prior to sale. Some minor cosmetic wear consistent with prior use may be present on the case, but every component is confirmed working.

Specifications

• Processor: Intel Core i3-6100, dual-core / 4-thread, 3.70GHz, 3MB cache
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530 (integrated)
• Memory: 16GB DDR3 RAM
• Storage: 256GB M.2 SSD + 1TB HDD
• Form Factor: Dell small form factor desktop
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (genuine, pre-activated)
• Condition: Professionally refurbished, fully tested and functional