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I am thinking of buying an Optiplex 3060 Micro with a 256GB M.2 SSD, but obviously I would need to use a second HD for storage and wanted to see if this version included the 2.5" drive caddy required, or is Dell leaving it out to penny-pinch? I ask because all the tear-down videos and articles involve a model with either a 2.5" drive or SSD already installed, and although the user manual clearly shows the 2.5" drive caddy in there to "add a HD", I would like to be sure, as these 3060-compatible models seem to be impossible to find online. I asked a Dell rep and they don't seem to know if it would or not be shipped on an M.2 system.
Thanks.
You sound like someone who likes to do upgrades.
I suggest you also consider the 3060 SFF. It's slightly bigger (but still very small).
The Micros are real tiny. I think really just laptops without screens. They likely work better (stay cool, etc) with small processors and only a M.2/NVMe-SSD.
As far as your Dell purchasing decision ... maybe someone will know but I personally would not let it sway-me one-way-or-the-other. There are too many other more important factors to consider.
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It really makes no sense otherwise (as the upgrade manual shows the part) and those who buy a system with a HD can easily upgrade using M.2. But with 2018 production economics in place, I wanted to confirm.
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Posted January 5th, 2019 06:00
hi I ordered this OptiPlex 3060 mini tower and NO ssd 2.5 caddy is included so unless I can find one easily enough I am returning the pc.
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Posted July 25th, 2018 06:00
Hi Da_Vinman,
I can confirm that the 3060 Micro ships from the factory with the caddy fitted, regardless of whether a 2.5" drive is included in the order or not.
Thanks.