

Here is a brief specifications summary of our test unit OptiPlex 790 SFF. The above serves to demonstrate the high customizability of the OptiPlex 790. 16 GigaBytes of RAM is more than enough for most computing tasks, regardless if it’s for productivity, CAD, office, or gaming. When it comes to memory, the 790 has four DIMM slots that can each support up to 4GB of memory sticks for a total of 16GB of RAM. In contrast, the 2.5” version comes in various options. The 3.5” SATA connection can have up to 1TB at 7200 RPM and at 3.0GB/s. In the storage department, the 790 is outfitted with either a 3.5” hard drive or a 2.5” one. Therefore, in light of this, Dell also gives you an option to purchase a model armed with a discrete graphics card. However, integrated graphics cards compete for system resources with the processor thereby bottlenecking performance.

In the graphics department, the OptiPlex 790 comes with the Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 2000 by default.

Our test unit came with the best – an i7 2nd Gen processor. For your Intel processor, you have three options, which are the i7, i5, or the i3.

In terms of performance, the 790 gives it’s much larger competition a run for its money. In addition, the small form factor, desktop, and mini-tower can blend seamlessly into almost any home or office environment. The 790’s design is environment-responsible and its chassis is amongst the smallest in their respective categories. If you want to see the insides, the side panel gives you access to the DDR3 RAM slots, the hard drive, and the processor. The front face of the CPU has four USB ports, audio 3.5mm jacks, and an optical DVD-ROM that is SATA connected. Therefore, you can rest assured that it can handle most scuffs and scratches you throw at it. In addition, the plastic extras are made from recycled plastic that meets EPEAT Gold Standards. The chassis is solidly built with sturdy metal sheets painted in light and gray metal colors. Chassis Intrusion Switch (optional) Dell OptiPlex 790: DesignĪt first glance, the Dell OptiPlex 790 may seem to be one of the smallest business-grade PCs, but the internal horsepower says otherwise.It boasts top-notch security implementations for business and personal data safety. Moreover, its business-oriented technologies and build simplify IT management and control.
