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Small black Dell OptiPlex 3040 desktop tower with front ports

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 SFF i5-6500 16GB 1TB SSD Windows 11 Pro

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A compact business desktop with a quad-core i5-6500, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro for everyday productivity

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor
  • Compact Small Form Factor saves desk space
  • Intel Core i5-6500 reaches 3.60 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16GB RAM handles multiple business applications smoothly
  • 1TB SSD provides fast storage for files and programs
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit delivers modern security and productivity features

Compact Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 Small Form Factor desktop arrives with Windows 11 Pro installed and an Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.20 GHz base frequency. Sixteen gigabytes of memory and a 1TB SSD provide responsive multitasking and fast storage for office workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives displays up to 4096 × 2304 at 60 Hz. Built-in Wi-Fi and a wireless keyboard and mouse complete the ready-to-use package.

Build Integration

The Small Form Factor chassis fits tight workspaces while exposing USB 3.0, USB 2.0, DisplayPort and HDMI connections for peripherals and monitors. Memory is maximised at 16GB, so no further RAM upgrades are possible within this unit. The integrated graphics solution eliminates the need for a discrete card, freeing the single low-profile expansion slot for other add-in cards. Wireless connectivity reduces cable clutter at the desk.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The quad-core i5-6500 maintains a maximum turbo frequency of 3.60 GHz across its four threads during extended productivity tasks. Intel HD Graphics 530 handles sustained 4K output at 60 Hz without a dedicated GPU thermal zone. Passive chipset cooling and the compact internal layout rely on the system fan to manage heat during long work sessions. Storage performance remains consistent as the 1TB SSD has no mechanical parts to throttle.

How it compares

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

Price $236.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 1 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeDesktop PC
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How far can the Intel Core i5-6500 push its turbo frequency before thermal limits engage?

The processor reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 3.60 GHz under load, constrained by the small form factor cooling design.

What are the noise and heat characteristics of the Intel HD Graphics 530 when driving a 4K display at 60Hz all day?

Integrated graphics share the CPU thermal envelope; sustained 4K output at 60Hz keeps the single fan active but within typical office noise levels.

Which display cables must I already own to connect monitors to the DisplayPort and HDMI outputs?

You need a DisplayPort cable for the DisplayPort output and an HDMI cable for the HDMI port; no adapters are included.

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