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Small black desktop tower, compact rectangular shape, matte finish

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 SFF i5-6500 3.2GHz 4GB DDR3 250GB HDD Win 10 Pro

SKU CH-0NR0-5TEEE

A small-form-factor business desktop with a 3.2 GHz quad-core i5-6500, 4 GB DDR3, 250 GB hard drive and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • RAM capacity4 GB DDR3
  • SSD storageNo
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel H110

CPU Type Intel Core i5 6th Gen

Memory Capacity 4GB DDR3

SSD None

HDD 250GB

  • Compact small form factor fits tight workspaces
  • Intel Core i5-6500 3.2 GHz up to 3.6 GHz four-core performance
  • 4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz memory handles everyday tasks
  • 250 GB 7.2K SATA drive stores essential files
  • Windows 10 Pro ready for business deployment

OptiPlex 3040 SFF desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 Small Form Factor desktop ships with an Intel Core i5-6500 running at 3.2 GHz with a 3.6 GHz turbo, 4 GB of DDR3 1600 memory, and a 250 GB 7.2 K RPM SATA hard drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and the 180 W power supply supports the integrated Intel HD Graphics 530.

Business users needing dual-display support

Two digital outputs — HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 — drive two independent monitors, while eight USB ports (four 3.0 and four 2.0) handle peripherals. The half-height PCIe x16 and x1 slots allow a low-profile add-in card, but the compact chassis and 180 W supply rule out full-height or high-power expansion.

DDR3 memory ceiling at 16 GB

Two DIMM slots accept DDR3 1600 modules up to a total of 16 GB, so the installed 4 GB can be quadrupled. No other memory type fits the board, and the 250 GB mechanical drive is the only factory storage device.

How it compares

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Price $184.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 4 GB DDR3
Lower than about 95% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM type and speed DDR3 1600
Lower than about 96% of the 3,052 comparable items (median 2,933).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model nameOptiPlex 3040
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Performance
Spindle speed7200
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
CPU socketBGA 1356
ChipsetIntel H110
Memory
RAM capacity4 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3 1600
Storage
SSD storageNo
Hard drive250 GB
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical drive(1) HDMI 1.4 (1) DP 1.2
Disc drive features(1) HDMI 1.4 (1) DP 1.2
Internal bays1x 3.5 in + 1x 2.25 in Slimline
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPU modelIntel HD Graphics 530 Integrated Graphics
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front FireWire ports0
Front audio jacks1
Rear USB ports4
Rear audio jacks0
Power
Power supply180 W
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Overall dimensions8 in × 16 in × 16 in
Product weight25 lb (11.3 kg)
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Rear IEEE 13940

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 4 GB DDR3 version or plan to upgrade to the 16 GB maximum?

The system ships with 4 GB DDR3 1600 and has two DIMM slots supporting up to 16 GB total, so you can add matching modules later if workloads demand more memory.

What does the 3.2 GHz base and 3.6 GHz boost mean for everyday tasks?

The Core i5-6500 runs at 3.2 GHz normally and can reach 3.6 GHz on short bursts, giving responsive performance for office applications, web browsing and light multitasking.

Which display outputs are available and what resolutions do they support?

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 provides one HDMI 1.4 and one DisplayPort 1.2, driving two active displays simultaneously.

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