Are these good enough for web browsing and running MS office? - cmarlbor
Yes, but I'd recommend focusing on making sure it has an SSD for its drive. As of now, it looks like only one configuration includes a 128 GB SSD.
Otherwise, if you're comfortable opening it up (internet search "Optiplex 7050 micro service manual"), then getting any of those models and upgrading the drive separately might be a better way to go depending on your needs.
Note that if you do decide to get a separate SSD and do an upgrade separately on your own, you'll also need to be comfortable re-installing the operating system (Windows).
^ Though some people might want a clean install to get rid of OEM bloat, there isn't a need to do so to just switch the HDD to an SSD.
Many SSDs come with a cloning program to do tis, and it will also shrink the partition down. To clarify I mean pull the HDD and do it on another system with two SATA ports available, or some apps will allow mounting one or the other (if not both) in a USB external enclosure for the process. What you may then lose (either way) is the (hidden?) Dell restore partition and factory backup image.
Then again, the SSD cloning app may see that partition too and offer a method to remake it onto the SSD if you want that instead of a new backup after you've configured the system to your liking.
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Otherwise, if you're comfortable opening it up (internet search "Optiplex 7050 micro service manual"), then getting any of those models and upgrading the drive separately might be a better way to go depending on your needs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq9CDYcivhY
I'm unable to edit my own comments but if you go with the Small Form Factor (SFF) version, just internet search for "Optiplex 7050 SFF service manual"
Many SSDs come with a cloning program to do tis, and it will also shrink the partition down. To clarify I mean pull the HDD and do it on another system with two SATA ports available, or some apps will allow mounting one or the other (if not both) in a USB external enclosure for the process. What you may then lose (either way) is the (hidden?) Dell restore partition and factory backup image.
Then again, the SSD cloning app may see that partition too and offer a method to remake it onto the SSD if you want that instead of a new backup after you've configured the system to your liking.
Thank you!