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DELL OptiPlex 780

DELL OptiPlex 780

256 reviews

Oct, 2016

Positive
price (69)
usability (57)
design (15)
size (12)
reliability (11)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 256 reviews of DELL OptiPlex 780. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People really like the size and reliability. The design and usability are also appreciated.

price, usability, design, reliability, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the DELL OptiPlex 780 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for DELL OptiPlex 780

alaTest has collected and analyzed 145 user reviews of DELL OptiPlex 780 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and design. The usability and price also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the size.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Dell Optiplex 780, Windows 7 Professional, Fast and Powerful 3.0GHz Core2 Duo Processor, 4GB DDR2 High Performance Memory, Large 250GB SATA Hard Drive • Dell Optiplex 780, Windows 7 Professional, Fast and Powerful 3.0GHz Core2 Duo Processor, 4GB DDR2 High Performance Memory, Large 250GB SATA Hard Drive

Oct, 2016

Expert review by: David Murphy (pcworld.com)

Dell Optiplex 780 USFF

Business-class desktop PCs like the Dell Optiplex 780 USFF receive slightly different consideration during our review process. Though we weren't about to go easy on this minitower, certain elements of our usual desktop PC reviews deal more with home...

Strong general performance for its class

Unusual design hampers accessibility ; Hefty asking price

The Optiplex 780 USFF offers competitive performance in a space-saving design, but Dell is asking a bit much for what it delivers.

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Dell Optiplex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor

The Dell Optiplex 780 USFF ($1,484 direct) is an ultra-small form factor (USFF) desktop PC that can fit virtually anywhere your business requires. Since it takes up so little room on the desk, it's perfect for the space-constrained business user. If...

Compact form factor. Quiet. All-in-one-like monitor stand. Relatively simple to service. VPro. DisplayPort and eSATA port. Lockable. No Bloatware

Monitor stand requires too many cables and connections. Locked down desktop has no access to eSATA. Wireless requires external antenna

The Dell Optiplex 780 USFF is an ultra-small form factor PC for the enterprise and SMB markets. Add a 22-inch monitor, and it takes up as much desk space as a mid-sized all-in-one PC. It's perfect for the space-constrained business user.

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Expert review by: David Murphy (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Dell Optiplex 780 USFF review

Though we weren't about to go easy on this minitower, certain elements of our usual desktop PC reviews deal more with home and home-office concerns. In this case Dell has tried to focus on business needs, as the Dell Optiplex 780 takes a distinct...

While the Dell Optiplex 780 USFF delivers strong performance, the monitor-mounted system sacrifices accessibility to achieve its space-saving footprint. And then there's the cost. Corporate shoppers are likely to appreciate the IT-friendly vPro...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by: Techworld (techworld.com)

Dell Optiplex 780 USFF review

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review by: Glenn P. (newegg.com)

work great -

good way to repurpose - where you dont need the fastest on made.

upgraded to win 10 with no problem

no problems so far

May, 2016

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Consumer review by: Joe M. (newegg.com)

good basic computer, poor packaging, great customer support

I had ordered this computer as a starter system for my son as a surprise. When it arrived, it was in pieces, case broken, mouse destroyed, not what I was hoping to see with only a few shipping days until Christmas. There was simply too little packing...

Nice little computer for the price, no bloatware!! 8GB memory. Large HD. I used an inexpensive graphics card to get things running, that will be upgraded soon, as it seems to be the only bottleneck. I upgraded to Window 10, and it runs terrific. My son...

The only complaint was the original unit was damaged in shipping.

May, 2016

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Consumer review by: Cesar V. (newegg.com)

Never took a chance on refurb before... regretting it now.

Some things are too good to be true. Getting a replacement sent through Newegg's RMA process, hoping the next one does better.

-Good deal for the price. -Was shipped super fast.

-DVD drive was not secured and the screw for it was loose within the case. -Hard drive was a 2010 Hitachi Deskstar... I wasn't expecting anything new but 2010? That's bad IMO, even by refurb standards. -Came with 2x4GB sticks of RAM, one of which was...

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review by: Anonymous (newegg.com)

keyboard

It does it jobs

My escape button doesnt work.

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review by: Anonymous (newegg.com)

Product was shipped and keyboard was broken; several keys did not work. Newegg would not replace just the keyboard.

Not likely to recommend this product.

Nothing to report

Product was shipped and keyboard was broken; several keys did not work. Newegg refused to replace just the keyboard. I needed the computer for my business because my existing computer had failed, so I have decided to purchase a keyboard locally in lieu...

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review by: Randal B. (newegg.com)

Great Small Form factor PC, Windows 7 Update Issues.

Windows 7 has an update issue, documented on multiple web sites. There are ways around it and a time consuming fix, but I would suggest to first turn off updates. Then "After" activating the windows 7 license, upgrade to windows 10. There is a trick to...

The PC is actually a great unit! Fast 3.0 GHz, core 2, and 250 GB at this price is untouchable. Nice and compact for the desktop. Very quiet. Looks Brand New ! The issue from buyer above is caused by windows, not by the PC.

Didn't buy two ! Also, just a pain that windows 7 got so finicky in late 2015.

Mar, 2016

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Product Specifications

The Dell OptiPlex 780 is ideal for environments that demand a durable, stable platform, comprehensive security control, and superior management capability. The OptiPlex 780 provides the kind of solution that IT departments need to help simplify operations and drive cost efficiency in their growing and complex IT environments.Whether your workforce is local, national or global, the Dell OptiPlex 780 offers easy serviceability, standardized configurations and advanced remote-management capabilities that can help IT work more efficiently.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Desktop/Ultra small form factor

Manufacturer Form Factor:Small form factor/Ultra small form factor

Cache Memory

Installed Size:2MB/6GB

Per Processor Size:2MB/6MB

Design

Water cooling system:

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:13.4in/9.3in

Height:12.4in/9.4in

Weight:15lbs/7.1lbs

Width:2.6in/3.7in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:15in

Diagonal Size (metric):38.1cm

Type:LCD display/None.

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified:

Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC

Country Kits:United States

Localization:English

Manufacturer:Dell

Model:780

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Dell OptiPlex

Mainboard

Chipset Type:Intel Q45 Express

Data Bus Speed:1333MHz/800MHz

Modem

Type:

None

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet

Type:Network adapter

Optical Drive

Optical drives quantity:1

Optical Storage

Type:DVD/DVD-ROM

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Professional downgrade

Processor

64-bit Computing:

Yes

Clock Speed:2.6GHz/3GHz

Conflict Free processor:

ECC supported by processor:

Installed Qty:1

Manufacturer:Intel

Max Supported Qty:1

Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core

Processor cache level:L2

Processor cache type:L2 / Smart Cache, L2

Processor codename:Wolfdale / Yorkfield

Processor Number:E5300/E8400

Processor Series:Intel Core 2 Duo E7000 series / Intel Core 2 Duo E8000 series / Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 series for Desktop / Intel Pentium E5000 series for Desktop

Processor system type:DP

Thermal Design Power (TDP):45, 65 / 65 / 95

Type:Core 2 Duo/Pentium