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Black and silver mini-tower desktop with keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 MT i5-6500 8GB 120GB SSD 2TB HDD desktop PC

SKU CH-375Q-RD69X

Business desktop with 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6500, 8 GB DDR3, 120 GB SSD plus 2 TB HDD, Wi-Fi, DVD-RW, Windows 10 Pro, keyboard and mouse included

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB
  • Storage drive120 GB New SSD + 2 TB HDD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPUi5-6500

Memory Capacity 8GB DDR3

HDD 2TB

  • 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor reaches 3.60 GHz turbo for responsive performance
  • 8 GB DDR3 memory supports smooth multitasking across business applications
  • 120 GB new SSD plus 2 TB HDD combines fast boot times with ample storage capacity
  • Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated graphics handles everyday visual tasks and multi-display setups
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed with keyboard and mouse included for immediate deployment

Dell OptiPlex 3040 MT Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 MT is a compact business desktop powered by a 6th generation Intel Core i5-6500 processor with 6 MB cache and turbo up to 3.60 GHz. It includes 8 GB of DDR3 memory, a 120 GB SSD paired with a 2 TB hard drive, and Intel HD Graphics 530. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed alongside a DVD-RW drive, WiFi adapter, keyboard and mouse.

Suited for Office Work Not Heavy Creative Loads

This system suits office environments that need reliable multitasking, dual-display support and easy serviceability in a mini-tower chassis. Buyers who want more storage speed than a single 120 GB SSD provides or who require discrete graphics for 3D rendering should look at something else. The integrated graphics and DDR3 memory limit performance in modern creative workloads.

Ready for Standard Peripherals and Dual Displays

The desktop connects to monitors via the integrated graphics outputs and supports standard USB keyboards, mice and network cables. Its internal bays allow the existing 2 TB hard drive to be supplemented or replaced without proprietary brackets. The included WiFi adapter frees up a wired port for other network equipment.

How it compares

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Price $137.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR3
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3040 MT
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPUi5-6500
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
CPU socketLGA 1151
Processor cache6 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB
RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
Storage drive120 GB New SSD + 2 TB HDD
SSD storage120 GB
Hard drive2 TB
Disc driveDVD-RW
Drive interfaceSATA
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPUIntel® HD Graphics 530
GPU modelGraphics Controller Manufacturer Intel Graphics Controller Model HD Graphics 530
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
Audio chipIntegrated
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
In the box
Included monitorNO
Bundled mouseYES
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardYES
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

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Questions about this item

Does the 3040 MT need an external monitor to operate?

Yes, the unit ships without a monitor; you must connect a display via the Intel HD Graphics 530 outputs to use the system.

Can the 3040 MT accept my existing DDR3 modules alongside the installed 8 GB?

The board uses DIMM 240-pin DDR3 slots and supports up to 16 GB total, so additional DDR3 sticks can be added if free slots remain.

How can I confirm the i5-6500 is reaching its 3.60 GHz turbo after setup?

Open Task Manager's Performance tab or a hardware monitor and watch the CPU frequency climb to 3.60 GHz during a heavy single-thread load.

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