Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro
Measured idle power
11–14 W idle (120 V, quad-core)
Wall meter (ServeTheHome 120 V)
Source: Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro TinyMiniMicro guide — ServeTheHome · dated 2021
ECC memory support
No (non-ECC)
Source: Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro TinyMiniMicro guide — ServeTheHome · dated 2021
NIC chipset
1× 1GbE Intel I219
Source: Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro TinyMiniMicro guide — ServeTheHome · dated 2021
RAM ceiling
32 GB (2× DDR4 SODIMM)
Source: Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro TinyMiniMicro guide — ServeTheHome · dated 2021
IOMMU / GPU passthrough
No community passthrough report sourced yet for this model.
Where to buy
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro's idle power consumption?
Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro (Intel Core i5-7500T (7th gen, quad-core)) idles at 11–14 W idle (120 V, quad-core). Method: Wall meter (ServeTheHome 120 V). This is a wall-measured figure — verified 2026-06-02.
Does the Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro support ECC memory?
No (non-ECC)
Is the Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro good for Proxmox / a homelab?
Cheapest reliable used 1L Intel box; single 1GbE I219, 32 GB cap. RAM ceiling: 32 GB (2× DDR4 SODIMM). NIC: 1× 1GbE Intel I219.
Sources
https://www.servethehome.com/dell-optiplex-3050-micro-project-tinyminimicro-guide-review/3/
Cited public information, not purchasing advice. Onboard NIC silicon and BIOS can differ between production batches of the same model name — confirm the revision you receive (
lspci -nn) before relying on a NIC or passthrough claim. Idle draw depends on OS, mains voltage (120 V vs 240 V) and power tuning (powertop).