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Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro

What type of RAM does the Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro support, and what is the maximum capacity?

It supports DDR4-3200 MHz memory in two SO-DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB (2x 32 GB).

What storage options are available in the Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro?

It has one M.2 2230/2280 slot for PCIe NVMe SSDs (Gen 3 or Gen 4) and one 2.5-inch SATA drive bay. There is no additional SATA port for external drives.

Which CPU is compatible with the Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro?

It uses 12th Gen Intel Core processors (Alder Lake), including i3-12100T, i5-12500T, and i7-12700T, all with a 35W TDP.

What ports does the Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro include?

It features two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, one HDMI 2.0b port, one DisplayPort 1.4, one RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port, and a headset/mic combo jack.

Can the Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro be expanded with additional internal components?

No, due to its compact form factor, it has no PCIe expansion slots and no room for additional drives beyond the single M.2 and 2.5-inch bay. External USB or Thunderbolt expansion is not supported.

Does the Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Yes, it includes an M.2 2230 slot for a wireless card (sold separately or pre-installed), supporting Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 via Intel AX211 modules.

What is the power supply specification for the Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro?

It uses an external 90W or 130W AC adapter with a barrel connector, depending on the CPU configuration.

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