DELL Optiplex, Intel Core 2 Duo 2600 MHz, 500Gig Serial ATA HDD, 2048mb Memory, DVD ROM, Windows XP Professional-Power Cord (Renewed)']

Amazon Renewed

Amazon Renewed DELL Optiplex

Name: DELL Optiplex, Intel Core 2 Duo 2600 MHz, 500Gig Serial ATA HDD, 2048mb Memory, DVD ROM, Windows XP Professional-Power Cord (Renewed)']
Brand: Amazon Renewed
SKU: B0085M34H6

Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed DELL Optiplex: Ships with genuine Windows XP Professional preinstalled for legacy software; main trade-off: core 2 Duo is a 2000s-era CPU, not for modern tasks.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Ships with genuine Windows XP Professional preinstalled for legacy software
✓ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz handles vintage apps and retro gaming
✓ 500GB SATA HDD leaves room for old software libraries
✓ 2GB DDR2 RAM suits period-correct XP-era workloads

Cons

✗ Core 2 Duo is a 2000s-era CPU, not for modern tasks
✗ Only 2GB DDR2 RAM limits multitasking under XP
✗ DVD-ROM reads discs but cannot burn them
✗ Windows XP no longer receives security updates

Manufacturer description

This refurbished Dell OptiPlex PC has an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz CPU, 500GB HDD, 2GB RAM, DVD drive, and Windows XP for basic home and office needs.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed DELL Optiplex using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Amazon Renewed's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

Package Weight, 25.0 pounds
System ram type, ddr2_sdram
Operating system, Windows XP Professional
Package Dimensions, 18.0 L x 8.0 H x 18.0 W (inches)

Full Specifications

Brand	Dell
RAM Type	DDR2 SDRAM
CPU Model	Core Duo T2600
CPU Speed	2600 MHz
Model Name	Optiplex
Resolution	3840 x 2160
Unit Count	1 Count
Screen Size	13 inches
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Display Type	LCD
Memory Speed	2600 MHz
Model Number	760
Video Output	VGA
Built-In Media	Speakers, Webcam
Item Dimensions	20 x 20 x 13 inches
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	2
Processor Speed	2600 MHz
Total Usb Ports	6
Full listing title	DELL Optiplex, Intel Core 2 Duo 2600 MHz, 500Gig Serial ATA HDD, 2048mb Memory, DVD ROM, Windows XP Professional-Power Cord (Renewed)']

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DELL Optiplex, Intel Core 2 Duo 2600 MHz, 500Gig Serial ATA HDD, 2048mb Memory, DVD ROM, Windows XP Professional-Power Cord (Renewed)'] is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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