{"product_id":"dell-optiplex-7060-micro-home-lab-pc","title":"Dell OptiPlex 7060 Micro | Home Lab PC | Home Automation, Media Center \u0026 Hypervisor Ready | Intel Core i5-8500T | Up to 32GB RAM | M.2 SSD + 2.5\" Drive Options","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTransform your home network with the \u003cstrong\u003eDell OptiPlex 7060 Micro\u003c\/strong\u003e — a powerful, whisper-quiet mini PC engineered for serious home lab enthusiasts. Whether you're running \u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, building a \u003cstrong\u003ePlex media server\u003c\/strong\u003e, deploying a \u003cstrong\u003eProxmox or ESXi hypervisor\u003c\/strong\u003e, or experimenting with \u003cstrong\u003eself-hosted services\u003c\/strong\u003e, the OptiPlex 7060 Micro packs enterprise-grade performance into a form factor smaller than most paperback books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLow power draw, silent operation, and rock-solid Intel reliability make this the go-to choice for always-on home automation hubs, NAS companions, and virtualisation hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e⚙️ Key Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro (tiny desktop — roughly 18 × 18 × 3.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intel Core i5-8500T \/ i7-8700T (8th Gen, 6-core, up to 3.8 GHz Turbo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intel Q370\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose \u003cstrong\u003e8GB\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e16GB\u003c\/strong\u003e DDR4-2666 (2 × SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 32GB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Storage (M.2):\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose \u003cstrong\u003e256GB\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e512GB\u003c\/strong\u003e M.2 NVMe\/SATA SSD (PCIe M.2 2280)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Secondary Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5\" SATA III bay available for HDD or SSD expansion \u003cem\u003e(select at checkout)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraphics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intel UHD 630 integrated (supports 4K @ 60Hz output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e DisplayPort 1.2 + HDMI 2.0 (dual monitor support)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet (vPro, Intel AMT supported)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× USB 3.1, 2× USB 3.1 Type-C, 2× USB 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headphone\/mic combo jack, line-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65W external adapter (ultra-low idle power draw ~10–15W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships with Windows 10 Pro (Windows 11 compatible) or Ubuntu-ready bare metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTPM:\u003c\/strong\u003e TPM 2.0 onboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 182 × 178 × 36 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e🏠 Perfect For: Home Lab Use Cases\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e🔧 Home Automation Hub\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRun \u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant OS\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant Supervised\u003c\/strong\u003e natively — no SD card failures, no Pi throttling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConnect \u003cstrong\u003eZigbee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eZ-Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eMatter\u003c\/strong\u003e USB dongles to USB 3.1 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAlways-on, low power (~15W idle) for 24\/7 automation without the electricity bill guilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStable Intel NIC for reliable MQTT, Node-RED, and ESPHome integrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEnough headroom to also run \u003cstrong\u003eAdGuard Home\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ePi-hole\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside HA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e🎬 Media Center \u0026amp; Plex Server\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntel UHD 630 GPU supports \u003cstrong\u003ehardware transcoding\u003c\/strong\u003e in Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby (Quick Sync)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e4K HEVC decode support — stream or transcode without breaking a sweat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConnect directly to your TV via HDMI 2.0 for a full \u003cstrong\u003eHTPC experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePair with a 2.5\" HDD in the optional internal bay, or connect external USB storage for your media library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRun \u003cstrong\u003ePlex Media Server\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJellyfin\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eKodi\u003c\/strong\u003e headlessly or with a full desktop environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e🖧 Hypervisor \u0026amp; Virtualisation Host (Proxmox \/ ESXi \/ Hyper-V)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProxmox VE\u003c\/strong\u003e installs natively — run multiple VMs and LXC containers on one box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntel VT-x and VT-d virtualisation extensions enabled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal for homelab learners studying for \u003cstrong\u003eCompTIA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCCNA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVMware VCP\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eAzure\/AWS\u003c\/strong\u003e certifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRun pfSense\/OPNsense, TrueNAS, Nextcloud, Portainer, and more simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e16GB RAM option recommended for running 3–5 VMs concurrently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e🌐 Self-Hosted Services \u0026amp; Docker Host\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRun \u003cstrong\u003eDocker\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eDocker Compose\u003c\/strong\u003e stacks — Nextcloud, Vaultwarden, Uptime Kuma, Nginx Proxy Manager, Portainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSolid platform for \u003cstrong\u003eTrueNAS SCALE\u003c\/strong\u003e with the 2.5\" drive expansion option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReliable enough for a small business or home office \u003cstrong\u003eNAS companion\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eVPN server\u003c\/strong\u003e (WireGuard, OpenVPN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e📦 What's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDell OptiPlex 7060 Micro unit (refurbished, tested \u0026amp; graded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e65W Dell power adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eYour selected RAM configuration (8GB or 16GB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eYour selected M.2 SSD (256GB or 512GB, pre-installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOptional 2.5\" drive installed if selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWiFi not included (USB WiFi adapter sold separately, or use Gigabit Ethernet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e💡 Why Buy Refurbished?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese units are sourced from enterprise lease returns, professionally cleaned, tested, and graded. You get \u003cstrong\u003ebusiness-class hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e built to run 24\/7 in demanding office environments — at a fraction of the new price. All units are tested for full functionality including all ports, RAM slots, and storage interfaces before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e🔋 Power \u0026amp; Noise\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdle power draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~10–18W (perfect for always-on use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad power draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~35–55W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near-silent under light load — fan ramps only under sustained heavy workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSignificantly quieter and more power-efficient than a tower PC or gaming rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e🛒 Choose Your Configuration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e8GB DDR4 (light use, Home Assistant, Pi-hole) or \u003cstrong\u003e16GB DDR4\u003c\/strong\u003e (hypervisor, Plex + HA + Docker)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM.2 SSD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e256GB (OS + apps) or \u003cstrong\u003e512GB\u003c\/strong\u003e (more room for containers \u0026amp; VMs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.5\" Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOptional internal SATA bay — add a 1TB or 2TB HDD\/SSD for media or VM storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dell","offers":[{"title":"8GB \/ 256GB","offer_id":50239622643932,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8GB \/ 512GB","offer_id":50239622676700,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16GB \/ 256GB","offer_id":50239622709468,"sku":null,"price":430.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16GB \/ 512GB","offer_id":50239622742236,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32GB \/ 256GB","offer_id":50239622775004,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32GB \/ 512GB","offer_id":50239622807772,"sku":null,"price":585.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/7556\/9372\/files\/s-l1600_0968b330-ea04-467c-b46e-368f7683f1e6.webp?v=1765527351","url":"https:\/\/www.willettoncomputers.com.au\/products\/dell-optiplex-7060-micro-home-lab-pc","provider":"Willetton Computers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}