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Small black micro desktop tower with power adapter and USB Wi-Fi dongle

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 Micro i5-7500T 16GB DDR3 240GB SSD desktop PC

SKU CH-KRB8-CW2CK

Ultra-compact desktop with Intel Core i5-7500T, 16 GB DDR3 and 240 GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 7th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
  • SSD storage240 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-7500T
  • Windows 11 Pro ready to use out of the box
  • Intel Core i5-7500T delivers responsive everyday performance
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory handles multitasking smoothly
  • 240 GB SSD provides fast boot and app loading
  • Compact micro tower fits tight workspaces easily

Micro desktop for office and education

The DELL OptiPlex 3040 Micro is a compact desktop PC built around an Intel Core i5-7500T processor with 16GB DDR3 memory and a 240GB SSD. It ships with Windows 11 Pro fully activated and includes a USB Wi-Fi adapter for 2.4G and 5G connectivity. The small form factor suits office desks, classroom carts or kiosk mounts where space is limited. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives a single display through the available video outputs.

Capacity and headroom

Sixteen gigabytes of DDR3 memory handles typical productivity suites, browser workloads and light multitasking without paging. The 240GB SSD provides fast boot and application launch for the operating system and core programs. Storage headroom is modest; large media libraries, local databases or multiple virtual machines will require external or network storage. Integrated graphics are adequate for 2D business apps and video playback but not for 3D rendering or modern gaming titles.

Upgrade path and fit

This system replaces older small-form-factor desktops that run on 4GB or 8GB of memory and mechanical hard drives. The jump is worth it when faster boot times, smoother multitasking and a modern supported OS are the primary goals. Buyers who need discrete graphics, additional internal drive bays or higher core counts for compilation and creative work should look at larger chassis options.

How it compares

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

Price $118.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR3
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 240 GB
Lower than about 91% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeDesktop PC
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 7th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i5-7500T
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
Storage
SSD storage240 GB
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorMicro Tower
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

Can I keep my older DDR3 memory modules and add them to the 16GB already installed in this OptiPlex 3040 Micro?

The system uses DDR3 memory and ships with 16GB installed; you can add compatible DDR3 modules up to the board's maximum supported capacity.

How can I confirm the Intel HD Graphics 530 is active after I install Windows 11 Pro?

Open Device Manager and check Display adapters; Intel HD Graphics 530 should appear without a warning icon and the driver date will be recent.

Which items are included in the box and what must I provide myself?

The box contains the Micro tower, power adapter and a USB Wi-Fi adapter for 2.4G and 5G connectivity; you will need to supply a monitor, keyboard and mouse.

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