Dell OptiPlex 160 Released

**mvagusta** · 12-12-2008

Dell just dropped the new tiny-tower OptiPlex 160 for businesses and educational markets looking to save space and "go green." This 1.85-inch thick machine packs the usual assortment of ports, and an integrated power supply (no brick!), but unfortunately forgoes the integrated disc drive.

Base
OptiPlex 160, Single Core Tiny Desktop Up to 87 Percent Efficient PSU

Operating System(s)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Service Pack 1, With media, 32, ENG

Monitors
No Monitor

Memory
1.0GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz, (1DIMM)

Hard Drive
80GB2 2.5" SATA and 8MB DataBurst Cache™

Graphics
Integrated Video, SIS® Mirage 3 Graphics

Resource DVD
Resource DVD contains Diagnostics and Drivers for Dell OptiPlex 160

Hardware Support Services

3 Year Basic Limited Warranty3 and 3 Year NBD On-Site Service4

Specification

Processor
Intel® Atom™ dual core processor (available early 2009)
Intel® Atom™ single core processor

Operating Systems
Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32-Bit
Genuine Windows Vista® Business with Downgrade Rights Service to Windows® XP Professional
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 32-Bit
nSeries FreeDOSTM

Memory
Up to two DIMM slots; Non-ECC single channel 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM, supporting up to 4GB5
Note: Maximum speed supported to 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Network Interface
Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet (Broadcom LOM); Optional Dell Wireless 1397 802.11BG Half Mini-PCIe card

Storage
2.5" Up to 160GB2 HDD (7200 RPM)
20GB Ultra Performance
64GB Solid State Drive

Chassis

Tiny Desktop

Number of Bays
None

Dimensions
Weight: 4.6lbs/2.09kg
Height: 9.02"/22.9cm
Width: 1.85"/4.7cm
Depth: 8.86"22.5cm

Slots
None

Optional Mounting Brackets
Dell Wall/Under-desk Mount, Dell Monitor Mount

Removable Media
Optional external DVD-ROM drive

Security
Chassis lock slot support, Cable Security Kit, Setup/BIOS Password, USB Select, I/O Interface Security, optional Smart Card readers

Management
Dell Client Manager Standard: A no-charge systems management console; allows you to deploy, manage and troubleshoot Dell client systems across your entire organization. Optional upgrades to Dell Client Manager Plus or the Management Suite for Dell Clients.

**SecRecy** · 12-12-2008

The only sacrifice you face would be the lack of a built-in disc drive.

**ThoMas321** · 12-12-2008

If you want until next year, the OptiPlex 160 will come with a dual-core Atom processor just in case you need more computing power. Those who have a little bit more cash to spare, they can always opt for a 64GB SSD and an external DVD-ROM drive to complete the system.