New Workstation
Friday, November 14th, 2025 | Author:

It’s not really new, but new to me.

I recently upgraded the Linux workstation from an old Dell Optiplex 7050 to an old Optiplex 5070. Only €160 and included optical drive.

The serial port is not fitted. I’ve ordered one, but it might be for the micro version, not this SFF, so it may have the wrong MoBo connector. This model was sold as tower, small form factor and “micro”. The micro can’t take an optical drive. There is no SD card reader fitted on ether the 7050 or the 5070, though it was an option.

Category: Electronics