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Black Dell OptiPlex 7040 tower desktop computer

DELL Refurbished

DELL 19VFDEDT0543 OptiPlex 7040 Tower i5-6500 12 GB 240 GB SSD 2 TB HDD DVDRW Windows 10 Home

SKU CH-19P9-07QMC MPN 19VFDEDT0543

A refurbished tower desktop with a quad-core Intel Core i5-6500, 12 GB DDR4, 240 GB SSD plus 2 TB HDD, DVD±RW, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Windows 10 Home

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size12 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive2 TB HDD + 240 GB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPUIntel Core i5-6500 3.2 GHz
  • Quad-core 3.20 GHz i5-6500 handles everyday business workloads
  • 12 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 240 GB SSD plus 2 TB HDD gives fast boot and ample storage
  • USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters provide wireless connectivity
  • Windows 10 Home multi-language ready for immediate use

Business Desktop For Office Tasks

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 Tower combines a quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.20 GHz with 12 GB DDR4 memory and a dual-drive layout of 240 GB SSD plus 2 TB HDD. It ships with Windows 10 Home and includes a DVD±RW drive plus USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters.

Suited For General Business Use Not For Heavy GPU

This tower handles everyday productivity, web browsing and line-of-business applications comfortably. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance for 3D rendering, modern gaming or GPU-accelerated compute should look at a workstation with a dedicated video card.

Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530

The processor provides Intel HD Graphics 530 for display output without an add-in card. This covers multi-monitor office setups and video playback but does not supply the 3D power required for CAD or current game titles.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $303.99
Cheaper than about 71% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 12 GB DDR4
Lower than about 75% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 12 GB DDR4
Lower than about 75% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name7040
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-6500 3.2 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Base clock speed3.2 GHz
Processor cache6 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size12 GB DDR4
RAM capacity12 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive2 TB HDD + 240 GB SSD
SSD storage240 GB
Hard drive2 TB
Disc driveDVDRW
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Size & build
Form factorTower
Shipping weight7.56 kg
Package size410 × 360 × 102 mm
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Questions about this item

How do I install the USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters that come with the OptiPlex 7040 Tower?

Plug each USB adapter into any free USB port on the front or rear panel; Windows 10 Home will recognise them automatically and install the drivers. The step people often miss is allowing the Bluetooth pairing prompt so devices can connect.

What memory upgrades does the 12 GB DDR4 configuration support later?

The system uses DDR4 modules. You can add or replace sticks up to the board's maximum capacity and speed, matching the existing DDR4 type so the memory slots accept them.

Which storage limit appears first when the OptiPlex 7040 Tower runs sustained workloads?

The 240 GB SSD fills before the 2 TB HDD, so the operating system and active applications hit the smaller solid-state capacity first during heavy use.

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