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Black Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF desktop tower with DVD drive and front USB ports

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 SFF Desktop i5-6500 3.20GHz 8 GB DDR3L 1TB

SKU CH-E3NJ-GP1G7

A compact business desktop with a quad-core Intel i5-6500, 8 GB DDR3L memory, 1 TB hard drive, DVD-ROM, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dongle, Windows 10 Pro, and included USB keyboard and mouse

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR3L UDIMM
  • Storage drive3.5 in 1 TB (1,000 GB) Hard Drive
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170 Express

Operating System Windows 10 Pro

CPU Type Intel Core i5 6th Gen

CPU Name Intel Core i5-6500

Memory 8GB DDR4

Configuration System Only

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles business workloads
  • 8 GB DDR3L memory supports everyday multitasking
  • 1 TB hard drive stores large file libraries
  • Dual-display ready via HDMI and DisplayPort outputs
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed with USB keyboard and mouse

OptiPlex 3040 SFF Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 is a small form factor desktop built for office environments. It ships with Windows 10 Pro installed and includes a USB keyboard and mouse. The Intel Core i5-6500 processor provides four cores at 3.20GHz for everyday productivity tasks. This configuration suits administrators who need a ready-to-deploy workstation.

SFF Chassis with Dual Display Support

The compact black case measures 3.5 inches for the internal hard drive bay and includes a 9.5mm slim optical drive. Native video outputs consist of two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port, enabling dual monitor setups without an add-in card. Front access provides USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports alongside an SD card reader and universal audio jack. Rear I/O adds serial, additional USB 3.0, and a security slot for physical locking.

8 GB DDR3L Memory and 1 TB Hard Drive

This unit comes with 8 GB of DDR3L UDIMM installed and a 3.5 inch 1TB mechanical drive for storage. The memory type is DDR3L; it is not compatible with DDR4 or standard DDR3 modules. Wireless connectivity is supplied via a USB dongle capable of 5GHz operation. Buyers who need more storage capacity or a solid-state boot drive should look at other configurations.

How it compares

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

Price $135.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR3L UDIMM
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3040
Part number3040
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-6500 Processor (Quad Core, 6 MB, 4T, 3.2 GHz, 65 W)
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
ChipsetIntel Q170 Express
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR3L UDIMM
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/4
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
Storage drive3.5 in 1 TB (1,000 GB) Hard Drive
SSD storageNo
Hard drive1 TB
Storage configuration3.5 in 1 TB (1,000 GB) Hard Drive
Second disc driveDVD-ROM
Optical driveDVD
Disc drive detailsSlim
Disc drive featuresSlim
Second disc drive typeDVD
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPUIntel HD Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
Audio chipIntegrated
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wireless adapterUSB Dongle 5 GHz Capable
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Bluetooth supportUSB Dongle
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 front USB 3.0, 2 front USB 2.0 (4 Total)
Front audio jacks1
PS/2 ports2
Video connectorsDisplay Port 1.2, 1 x HDMI, VGA optional
Rear USB ports4 rear- USB 3.0, 2 rear-1 front with PowerShare (6 Total)
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
ChassisSFF
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseUSB
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardUSB
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

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Questions about this item

Does the Intel Q170 Express chipset limit the USB 3.0 ports to 5 Gbps?

The Intel Q170 Express chipset provides native USB 3.0 support at up to 5 Gbps across the rear and front ports.

What internal clearance does the SFF case require for the 3.5" 1TB hard drive?

The SFF chassis fits a single 3.5" drive in the dedicated bay; no additional brackets are needed.

How is the USB Wi-Fi/BT dongle installed, and what step is often missed?

Plug the dongle into any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, then allow Windows 10 Pro to install the driver automatically before connecting to a network.

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