Dell Inspiron 3470 is available at Mascom International for KSh 25,000, a used small desktop running an Intel Core i5 8th Gen processor with 8GB RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Dell built the Dell Inspiron 3470 as a slim tower that stands beside a monitor and leaves the rest of the desk free. It offers HDMI and VGA video outputs, six USB ports and a media card reader. Every unit is tested at our shop on the first floor of the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and you can try it there before paying.
Designed for cyber café owners, SACCO clerks, M-Pesa agents and families with children in secondary school, the Dell Inspiron 3470 handles the work that keeps a small business moving. Customers fill eCitizen forms, print KCSE revision papers, update stock sheets and run Zoom lessons on it all day. Many buyers start with a cheap second-hand machine of unknown origin, then lose a week when it fails. This unit comes checked, carries a written warranty, and uses standard parts that any Nairobi technician recognises. An 8th Gen Core i5 chip has the headroom for a busy browser, a spreadsheet and a printer queue together.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell used desktops as they arrive in the container, Mascom International opens, cleans and tests each Dell Inspiron 3470 before it goes on the shelf. At Mascom International, we're seeing cyber cafés in Kisumu and Nakuru buy two or three units at once to replace ageing machines. The Dell Inspiron 3470 sits KSh 2,000 above our Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 and KSh 2,000 below our ThinkCentre M920q. Come to the store to test it, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to your county.
Common Questions About the Dell Inspiron 3470
How much is the Dell Inspiron 3470 i5 8th Gen in Kenya?
The used Dell Inspiron 3470 with an Intel Core i5 8th Gen, 8GB RAM and a 500GB HDD sells for KSh 25,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi. You get the system unit, a tested power cable and a 6-month warranty on hardware functionality. Payment happens on arrival anywhere in Kenya. Peripherals are not counted in the price, so ask on WhatsApp whether a keyboard, mouse or monitor is with your unit. Our Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 6th Gen is KSh 2,000 cheaper.
Is the Dell Inspiron 3470 used or refurbished, and what is the difference?
The Dell Inspiron 3470 we sell is used: a lightly used international import that was never deployed locally in Kenya. It worked in a home or office overseas, then our team inspected the drive, memory, ports and fan before listing it. A refurbished machine goes through a certified rebuild with replaced parts, and that is not the claim we make here. Expect clean used condition with small marks; port wear and drive hours vary between units, so check yours on WhatsApp first.
Should I pick the Dell Inspiron 3470 or the Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5?
Choose the Dell Inspiron 3470 for its newer 8th Gen Core i5, and the OptiPlex 7050 i5 if you want the lower price. Both are in stock at Mascom International with 8GB RAM and a 500GB HDD. The OptiPlex 7050 runs a 6th Gen Core i5 and costs KSh 23,000, two thousand less. An 8th Gen chip is two generations newer, which helps when many browser tabs and programs run at once. For basic typing and printing, either machine does the job.
Can I add a graphics card to the Dell Inspiron 3470?
Yes, the Dell Inspiron 3470 has a PCIe x16 slot, but only a low-profile card fits its slim case. A low-profile card is a short, half-height board made for small cases, such as a GeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile. The stock power supply is rated at 200W, which limits how strong a card it can feed. That is enough for light gaming or video editing upgrades, not top-end cards. Ask our team at Mascom International which cards suit your unit before you buy one.
How does the Dell Inspiron 3470 cope with dust and heat in Kenya?
The Dell Inspiron 3470 runs well in Kenyan offices when its vents stay clear and the case gets a dust clean every few months. Shops in Industrial Area, Gikomba or along dusty roads in Machakos pull fine dust into fans quickly. Keep the case off the floor, away from direct sun, and leave space behind the rear vents. In humid Mombasa, a covered desk and a surge protector help. Our Nairobi CBD service desk can blow out dust when you bring it in.
Who should buy the Dell Inspiron 3470, and who should skip it?
Buy the Dell Inspiron 3470 if you need a steady machine for office software, school research, cyber café work or a busy shop counter. Strathmore and USIU students who study at home also get good value from it. Skip it if you edit long 4K videos or run design software every day. In that case, look at our Dell OptiPlex 7080 i5 10th Gen at KSh 40,000 or the Dell Precision 3640 i7 10th Gen with 16GB at KSh 48,000.
What monitors can I connect to the Dell Inspiron 3470?
The Dell Inspiron 3470 connects to monitors through an HDMI 1.4 port and a VGA port on the back of the case. HDMI suits most modern screens and TVs, while VGA covers older office monitors that many Kenyan offices still use. There is no DisplayPort, so pick a monitor or cable with HDMI or VGA. Mascom International stocks monitors and cables if you need a full setup. The operating system on each unit can be confirmed on WhatsApp, and no Windows licence is promised.
Does the Dell Inspiron 3470 have Wi-Fi built in?
Wi-Fi on the Dell Inspiron 3470 depends on the unit, because the wireless card sits in a separate slot that some units leave empty. Every unit has an Ethernet port for a wired link to a Safaricom, Airtel or Faiba router. If your office runs on Wi-Fi only, a USB Wi-Fi adapter costs little and works at once. Ask on WhatsApp whether the specific unit you want carries a wireless card, and we will check before dispatch.
Technical Specifications
Processor
- Intel Core i5 8th Gen — a six-core desktop chip family that handles office software, browsing and video calls with ease.
- Two generations newer than 6th Gen — quicker in multitasking than older i5 office desktops in the same price band.
- Integrated Intel graphics — built into the processor, so the motherboard video ports work without an extra card.
- Desktop cooling — a full-size fan and heatsink keep the chip steady through long working days.
- Mains-powered — no battery means the processor runs at full pace for hours on end.
Memory
- 8GB RAM — enough to keep a browser, email, Word and an accounting package open together.
- DDR4 memory at up to 2400 MT/s — MT/s measures how quickly memory moves data to the processor.
- Two memory slots — one spare slot on many units makes adding a second stick straightforward.
- Up to 32GB supported — a path for heavier spreadsheets, databases or design tools later on.
- Shared video memory — the built-in graphics borrow a little system memory to run the display.
Storage
- 500GB hard disk drive — a spinning drive with plenty of space for documents, though slower to boot than an SSD.
- Photo capacity — about 150,000 photos at roughly 3MB each fit before the drive is full.
- Video capacity — about 60 hours of 1080p video for lessons, sermons or CCTV clips.
- M.2 2280 slot (SATA) — a slot for a small solid-state drive that speeds up startup without removing the hard drive.
- Extra drive bays — room inside the case for added drives when the business grows.
- Three SATA connectors — the board can run the hard drive plus two more drives for backups or extra records.
Graphics
- Intel integrated graphics — runs HD video, YouTube lessons and online meetings smoothly.
- HDMI 1.4 output — connects to modern monitors and TVs at Full HD resolution.
- VGA output — connects to older office monitors without an adapter.
- PCIe x16 slot — accepts a low-profile graphics card such as a GeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile.
- 200W power supply — enough for office use and modest card upgrades; heavy cards need more power.
Connectivity
- Six USB-A ports — two USB 3.0 for fast flash drives and four USB 2.0 for keyboard, mouse and printer.
- RJ45 Ethernet port — a wired connection to your router for steady internet and shared office folders.
- Wi-Fi slot (M.2 2230) — holds a wireless card on some units; others need a USB adapter.
- Media card reader — reads camera and phone memory cards without a separate dongle.
- Audio jacks — headphone, microphone, line-in and line-out for calls, lessons and speakers.
Build and Form Factor
- Small desktop tower — Dell's slim upright case that fits under a desk or beside a monitor.
- Weight about 4.8 kg — light enough for one person to carry between rooms or offices.
- PCIe x1 slot — space for an add-in card such as a network or serial port card.
- Tool-friendly case — side panel opens for dust cleaning, memory and drive changes.
- Home and small office design — a plain case that suits a study desk or shop counter.
- Intel H370 chipset — the board controller that links the processor to memory, drives, USB ports and expansion slots.
Package Contents
The Dell Inspiron 3470 is delivered as the system unit together with a tested power cable, wrapped for transport but not in its original retail box. Keyboard, mouse and monitor are not listed as included, so please confirm on WhatsApp whether your particular unit comes with any of them. If you need peripherals, Mascom International sells keyboards, mice, monitors and surge protectors at the same counter.
Warranty
This Dell Inspiron 3470 is a carefully maintained international import, never deployed locally in Kenya, and Mascom International covers it with a 6-month warranty covering hardware functionality. Faults with the board, memory, drive, ports or power supply under normal use qualify. Bring any claim to our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the Dell Inspiron 3470 in Kenya
Walk in to Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, any day Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Our team will connect the Dell Inspiron 3470 to a screen so you can check its ports, speed and condition yourself. The case colour is black; confirm the exact unit on WhatsApp.
Get in touch through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Orders ship pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, and buyers in Mombasa, Machakos, Thika, Kakamega and other major towns get theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We stand behind clear specifications, fair pricing and dependable after-sales help long after the sale.
