The Dell OptiPlex 7050 with an Intel Core i5 6th Gen processor, 8GB RAM and a 500GB hard drive is available at Mascom International for KSh 23,000 and ready to collect today. This is a used business desktop that Dell designed for corporate offices, sold here as a carefully maintained international import that was never deployed locally in Kenya. The Dell OptiPlex 7050 uses a tower case built around Intel's Q270 business chipset, with four memory slots and room for extra drives. You can see it running at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, before you pay.
Built for accountants, small business owners, school bursars and reception desks across Kenya, the Dell OptiPlex 7050 handles the work that keeps an office running. Think Excel ledgers, Word letters, email, M-Pesa statement downloads and KRA iTax filings with several browser tabs open. Many offices struggle with an ageing machine that freezes mid-invoice, while a new branded desktop costs far more. The quad-core Core i5 chip and 8GB of memory give steady everyday speed, and the tower leaves space to add a solid-state drive or more memory later instead of replacing the whole computer.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops hand over a used desktop without letting you try it, Mascom International invites you to plug it in and test it before money changes hands. At Mascom International, we're seeing offices in Westlands and Industrial Area replace two or three workstations at a time with the Dell OptiPlex 7050, because its parts are standard and simple to service. Customers across Nairobi tell us the full-size ports and upgrade room suit shared desks. Visit the Kimathi Street shop to test the Dell OptiPlex 7050, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Dell OptiPlex 7050
How much is the Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 8GB 500GB in Kenya?
The used Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 8GB 500GB costs KSh 23,000 at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That price covers the system unit, a tested power cable and a 6-month warranty on hardware functionality. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you inspect the desktop before paying in cash or by M-Pesa. If you need more processing headroom, the Core i7 version of this model sells for KSh 28,000, a gap of KSh 5,000. Ask on WhatsApp whether a keyboard, mouse or monitor comes with your unit.
Is this Dell OptiPlex 7050 used or refurbished, and what is the difference?
This Dell OptiPlex 7050 is used, not refurbished. It is a lightly used international import, not a unit rebuilt and recertified by Dell. Refurbished means a manufacturer or certified workshop replaced parts and restored the machine to a factory standard. Used means the original components stay in place and the unit is sold in clean used condition. Case marks, port wear and the installed operating system vary between units, so confirm the exact machine on WhatsApp before you order.
Can the Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 run QuickBooks, Excel and KRA iTax?
Yes, once installed, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and Word run comfortably on the Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5, as do browser systems such as KRA iTax and eCitizen. Its quad-core 6th Gen Core i5 splits work across four cores, and 8GB of memory keeps an accounting package, email and about a dozen browser tabs open together. Large files open more slowly from the 500GB hard drive than they would from an SSD. For a busy accounts desk, adding an M.2 SSD makes start-up and file loading much quicker.
How does the Dell OptiPlex 7050 compare with the Lenovo ThinkCentre M910s i5?
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M910s i5 7th Gen costs KSh 22,500 at Mascom International, KSh 500 less than the Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 at KSh 23,000. The Lenovo carries a newer 7th Gen processor, while this Dell runs a 6th Gen chip. In its favour, the Dell OptiPlex 7050 has a front USB-C data port, four memory slots that accept up to 64GB, and a tower case with full-height expansion slots. Pick the Lenovo for the newer chip at a lower price; pick the Dell for USB-C and card space.
How does the Dell OptiPlex 7050 handle KPLC power cuts and Nairobi dust?
A desktop like the Dell OptiPlex 7050 has no battery, so a KPLC power cut switches it off at once and can lose unsaved work. Pair it with a UPS so you have time to save and shut down properly. Its 240W power supply is modest, so an ordinary office UPS has enough capacity for it. For dusty sites such as Industrial Area workshops, keep the tower off the floor and blow out the vents every few months. Safaricom Home Fibre and Airtel routers connect through its gigabit Ethernet port.
Can I upgrade the Dell OptiPlex 7050 with an SSD or more RAM?
Yes, the Dell OptiPlex 7050 takes both upgrades through standard slots. The motherboard has four DDR4 memory slots supporting up to 64GB, and this 6th Gen processor runs memory at 2133MHz. Storage space includes one 3.5-inch bay, two 2.5-inch bays and an M.2 slot for SATA or PCIe solid-state drives. Most buyers add an M.2 SSD for the operating system and keep the 500GB hard drive for files. Mascom International can advise on WhatsApp which parts fit before you buy.
How many monitors can the Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 run?
The Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 drives up to three monitors from its built-in graphics, using two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs and one HDMI 1.4 output. Some units also carry an optional VGA port for older screens. Two screens suit accountants comparing ledgers, cashiers running a till display beside email, and traders following the Nairobi Securities Exchange. HDMI fits most office monitors and TVs, while DisplayPort needs a DisplayPort cable or an adapter for older screens. Ask on WhatsApp whether a monitor comes with your unit.
Who should buy the Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5, and who should skip it?
Buy the Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 if your day is office software, accounts, email and web systems, and you want a tower you can upgrade over time. It suits schools, SACCO offices, small shops and university students who need a desk machine for assignments. Skip it if you edit video, render 3D models or run heavy CAD software. For that work, the Lenovo ThinkStation P340 i7 10th Gen with 16GB RAM at KSh 54,000 is the better fit, and the Core i7 version of this model adds headroom for KSh 5,000 more.
Technical Specifications
Processor
- Intel Core i5 6th Gen quad-core processor — four cores share the load, so spreadsheets stay responsive while email syncs in the background.
- Intel Q270 chipset — the motherboard controller linking processor, memory, drives and ports, designed by Intel for business desktops.
- 65W processor support — the board takes desktop chips rated up to 65W, the standard class for steady all-day office use.
- Board accepts 6th and 7th Gen Intel Core chips — this unit ships with the 6th Gen Core i5 listed above.
- Comfortable daily workload — accounting packages, Microsoft Office, Zoom calls and browser-based systems run on it without strain.
Memory
- 8GB DDR4 RAM installed — enough to keep Excel, Outlook, a browser with several tabs and an accounting package open together.
- Four DIMM slots — DIMM is the standard desktop memory stick; ask on WhatsApp how the 8GB is fitted and which slots are free.
- Up to 64GB total capacity — the board accepts far more memory than office work needs, leaving plenty of room to grow.
- Dual-channel memory — two matched sticks working as a pair move data faster than a single stick of the same size.
- 2133MHz memory speed with 6th Gen processors — faster 2400MHz sticks still work in this machine but run at 2133MHz.
Storage
- 500GB hard disk drive (HDD) — a spinning-disk drive holding about 150,000 photos or roughly 60 hours of 1080p video.
- Hard drive versus SSD — an HDD boots and opens files more slowly than a solid-state drive but costs less per gigabyte.
- One M.2 slot — M.2 is a small stick-shaped SSD format; this slot takes SATA and faster PCIe drives in 2280 or 2242 lengths.
- One 3.5-inch bay and two 2.5-inch bays — space for extra hard drives or SSDs alongside the main drive for backups.
- RAID 0 and 1 on some configurations — RAID 1 mirrors two drives, so your files survive if one drive fails.
Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics built into the 6th Gen processor — Dell lists HD Graphics 530 or 510 for this generation, depending on the chip.
- Handles office and media use — Full HD YouTube, Zoom and Google Meet calls, and slide presentations run on the built-in graphics.
- Two DisplayPort 1.2 and one HDMI 1.4 output — connect up to three monitors without buying a separate graphics card.
- Full-height PCIe x16 slot — a graphics card can be added later; Dell offered AMD Radeon R5 430 and R7 450 cards for this model.
- Light creative work — Canva, basic photo touch-ups and photo sorting run fine, though 3D rendering and heavy video edits do not.
Connectivity
- Front ports — one USB-C for data only, one USB 3.1 Gen1 and two USB 2.0, with PowerShare on two of them.
- PowerShare charging — Dell's feature that lets those front ports charge a phone even while the computer is switched off.
- Rear ports — four USB 3.1 Gen1 and two USB 2.0, enough for keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner and a backup drive at once.
- Intel Gigabit Ethernet — a wired port running up to 1,000Mbps; Wi-Fi was an optional Dell card, so confirm it on WhatsApp.
- Legacy ports — one serial and two PS/2 ports for older receipt printers and keyboards, plus a headset jack and a line-out.
Build and Form Factor
- Tower case measuring 35 x 15.4 x 27.4 cm — fits beside or under a standard office desk without crowding your legroom.
- Weight from 7.93 kg — solid enough to sit firmly on the floor, light enough for one person to carry to a new desk.
- 240W power supply — Dell built it in 85% and 92% efficient versions; higher efficiency means less electricity wasted as heat.
- Four expansion slots — PCIe x16, PCIe x16 wired as x4, PCIe x1 and legacy PCI for graphics, network or capture cards.
- Optional slim optical drive and media card reader — Dell sold these as factory extras, so confirm on WhatsApp whether your unit has them.
Package Contents
The Dell OptiPlex 7050 comes as the system unit with a tested power cable, packed securely without a retail box, which is normal for used business desktops. A keyboard, mouse or monitor is not part of the standard package, so confirm on WhatsApp whether any of them comes with your unit before ordering. The operating system installed can also be confirmed on WhatsApp. If you need a complete setup, keyboards, mice and monitors are available at Mascom International.
Warranty
The Dell OptiPlex 7050 is a carefully maintained international import, never deployed locally in Kenya, and Mascom International backs it with a 6-month warranty covering hardware functionality. If the processor, memory, drive, ports or power supply fail under normal use, bring the unit to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building for assessment.
Where to Buy the Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 in Kenya
The Dell OptiPlex 7050 i5 is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to power the unit on, plug in a screen and check every port before paying.
For stock checks, unit photos or a quote for several desktops, reach us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive delivery the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your desktop is backed by the 6-month warranty above. Mascom International lists honest specifications, prices every unit accurately and stands behind each sale with after-sales support from our Kimathi Street desk.
