Dell OptiPlex 7010 – Core i5 (2nd Generation)

Processor (CPU)

• Intel Core i5 2nd Gen (Sandy Bridge)

• Common models:

  • i5-2400 (3.1 GHz base, up to 3.4 GHz Turbo)

  • i5-2500 (3.3 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz Turbo)

• 4 cores / 4 threads

• 6 MB Intel Smart Cache

• Socket: LGA 1155

Chipset

• Intel Q77 Express Chipset

Memory (RAM)

• 4× DDR3 DIMM slots

• DDR3 1066 / 1333 MHz

• Maximum: 16 GB

• Supported types:

  • 2 GB / 4 GB / 8 GB modules

• Dual-channel support

Storage

• SATA II (3 Gb/s) ports

• Supported drives:

  • 2.5″ SSD

  • 3.5″ HDD

• Typical configurations:

  • 250 GB / 500 GB / 1 TB HDD

  • SSD upgrade supported

Graphics

• Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 / 2500

• Display outputs (varies by model):

  • VGA

  • DisplayPort

• Supports dual display

Expansion Slots

• 1× PCIe x16

• 1× PCIe x4 (open-ended)

• 1× PCIe x1

• 1× Legacy PCI (MT only)

Networking

• Intel Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)

Audio

• Integrated Intel HD Audio

• Realtek ALC chipset

• Front & rear audio ports

Ports & Connectivity

Front:

• 2× USB 2.0

• Audio in/out

Rear:

• 6× USB 2.0

• VGA

• DisplayPort

• Ethernet (RJ-45)

• Audio ports

• Serial (optional)

Power Supply

• MT: 275 W

• DT / SFF: 240 W

Operating System Support

• Windows 7 (original)

• Windows 10 (commonly used)

• Linux (Ubuntu, etc.)

Form Factors

• Mini Tower (MT)

• Desktop (DT)

• Small Form Factor (SFF)