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Black Dell Optiplex 3040 micro tower desktop, 7.2 x 1.4 x 7 inches, 3.12 pounds

DELL

DELL Optiplex 3040 Micro Tower i5-6500T 2.5GHz 8GB DDR3 128GB SSD Win10 Pro Black

SKU CH-FWK7-A4Z1D

Compact micro-tower desktop with a quad-core 2.5GHz processor, 8GB DDR3 memory and a 128GB SSD, including wired keyboard and mouse

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • CPUIntel Core i5-6500T 4 Core Processor
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
  • Form factorMicro Tower
  • CPU model2.5 GHz
  • Quad-core i5-6500T at 2.5 GHz handles everyday workloads
  • 8 GB DDR3 memory supports smooth multitasking
  • 128 GB SSD provides fast boot and app load times
  • Micro tower measures 7.2 x 1.4 x 7 inches for tight spaces
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed for business-ready security

Compact Desktop for Office Work

The Dell Optiplex 3040 Micro Tower is an ultracompact desktop computer built for standard business tasks. It ships with Windows 10 Pro, a wired keyboard and a wired mouse so it is ready to deploy immediately. The Intel Core i5-6500T quad-core processor runs at 2.50GHz and is paired with 8GB of DDR3 memory. A 128GB solid-state drive provides the operating system and primary storage.

Suited for General Productivity

This system suits users who need a small, quiet PC for document editing, email and web-based applications. Integrated Intel HD Graphics supports a single display for typical office workloads. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance, multiple monitor outputs or a media card reader should look at other configurations. The micro tower chassis measures 7.2 x 1.4 x 7 inches and weighs 3.12 pounds.

128GB SSD Boot Drive

The 128GB SSD determines how much software and data can reside on the primary drive before additional storage is required. With 64GB maximum memory supported, the platform allows future RAM expansion if workloads grow. No optical drive or media reader is included, so external peripherals are needed for disc or card access.

How it compares

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

Price $175.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR3
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Model nameOptiplex 3040
Processor
CPUIntel Core i5-6500T 4 Core Processor
CPU model2.5 GHz
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
Storage configuration128 GB SSD Hard Drive
Disc drive detailsNot Included
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Display capabilities1 Displays Supported
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
GPUIntegrated Graphics
Ports & slots
Media slotsMedia Reader Not Included
Size & build
Form factorMicro Tower
Overall dimensions7.2 × 1.4 × 7
Product weight3.12 lb (1.42 kg)
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseWired Mouse Included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardWired Keyboard Included

Questions about this item

How do I install additional memory in the Optiplex 3040 micro tower, and which step is often missed?

Open the chassis, insert DDR3 modules into the available slots up to the 64 GB maximum, then update the BIOS so the system recognises the new capacity.

What component will most likely need replacement after several years of daily use?

The 128 GB SSD has a finite write endurance; monitor its health in Windows and replace the drive when capacity or reliability declines.

Which limit appears first when the i5-6500T runs sustained heavy workloads in this 7.2 x 1.4 x 7 inch chassis?

The compact 3.12-pound enclosure restricts airflow, so processor thermal throttling typically occurs before memory or storage limits are reached.

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