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Black and silver mini-tower desktop with keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 MT i5-6500 8GB 240GB SSD desktop PC

SKU CH-W7ZJ-V4B2R

Business desktop with 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6500, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 240GB SSD, DVD-RW, Windows 10 Pro, keyboard and mouse included

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB RAM
  • Storage drive240 GB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPUi5-6500

Memory Capacity 8GB DDR3

HDD None

  • Ready for business tasks with 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6500 up to 3.60 GHz
  • Fast boot and load times from 240 GB solid-state storage
  • Smooth multitasking backed by 8 GB DDR3 memory
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed for immediate productivity
  • Includes DVD-RW drive plus keyboard and mouse

Business desktop for office tasks

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 MT is a compact tower built for everyday business computing. It ships with Windows 10 Pro, a keyboard and a mouse so it is ready to deploy. The 6th generation Intel Core i5-6500 processor provides four cores for standard productivity workloads.

Sustained performance with integrated graphics

Under continuous load the i5-6500 maintains a base frequency of 3.20 GHz and can reach 3.60 GHz when thermal headroom allows. The 6 MB L3 cache helps keep frequent data close to the cores. Intel HD Graphics 530 handles display output without a discrete card.

Storage capacity defines suitability

The 240 GB SSD holds the operating system and a modest set of business applications. Buyers who need more storage for large local datasets or media libraries will find the single drive limiting. The platform supports up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory for future expansion.

How it compares

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

Price $126.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB RAM
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
RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
Storage drive240 GB SSD
SSD storage240 GB
Hard driveNo
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

How loud and hot does the i5-6500 run when the OptiPlex 3040 MT operates all day?

The i5-6500 has a 65 W TDP and the Mini-Tower chassis uses a standard Dell thermal solution; under typical office loads the fan stays at low RPM and case temperatures remain warm but not hot.

Which display cable do I need to connect a monitor to the Intel HD Graphics 530 on this desktop?

The rear I/O provides DisplayPort and VGA outputs, so a DisplayPort or VGA cable is required — neither is included in the box.

Will my existing DDR3 memory modules work if I want to expand the 8 GB already installed?

Yes, the board accepts DDR3 DIMMs up to 16 GB total, so any compatible DDR3 sticks you already own can be added to the free slots.

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