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Small black desktop tower, compact rectangular shape, matte finish

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 SFF i5-6500 3.2GHz 8GB DDR3 500GB SSD Win 10 Pro

SKU CH-CGTR-P3TQ3

Small-form-factor business desktop with a quad-core Intel Core i5-6500, 8 GB of DDR3 memory and a 500 GB SATA SSD, ready for dual-display setups

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel H110

CPU Type Intel Core i5

Memory Capacity 8GB DDR3

SSD 500GB

HDD None

  • Compact small-form-factor chassis fits tight workspaces
  • Intel Core i5-6500 four-core processor reaches 3.6 GHz turbo
  • 8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz memory handles everyday multitasking
  • 500 GB SATA solid-state drive speeds boot and file access
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed for business-ready security

Compact business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 Small Form Factor desktop uses an Intel Core i5-6500 four-core processor running at 3.2 GHz with a turbo up to 3.6 GHz. It ships with 8 GB of DDR3 1600 memory and a 500 GB SATA solid-state drive. Windows 10 Professional is pre-installed and the 180 W power supply supports the integrated Intel HD Graphics 530.

Office and light workloads

This system suits users who need a small, quiet PC for everyday office applications, web browsing and dual-display productivity via HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2. Buyers who require a dedicated graphics card, more than two display outputs, or higher-wattage expansion should look elsewhere because the half-height PCIe slots and 180 W supply limit those upgrades.

Ready-to-use essentials

The included power cable lets you start immediately while the DVD-RW drive handles legacy media and software installation. Two half-height expansion slots — one PCIe x16 and one PCIe x1 — remain available for add-in cards such as additional network or serial adapters. No mouse, keyboard or video cable is supplied so those must be sourced separately.

How it compares

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

Price $193.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR3
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3040
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Performance
Spindle speed7200
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
CPU socketBGA 1356
ChipsetIntel H110
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3 1600
Storage
SSD storage500 GB
Hard driveNo
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 factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Overall dimensions11.5 in × 3.6 in × 11.4 in
Product weight4 lb (1.81 kg)
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Professional Pre-Install
More details
Rear IEEE 13940

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Questions about this item

Do I need to buy a monitor, keyboard and mouse separately to use this OptiPlex 3040 SFF?

Yes, the system ships without a monitor, keyboard, mouse or video cable; you must provide your own display and input devices.

Can I keep my older VGA-only display and connect it to the HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.2 outputs on this unit?

The listed video outputs are HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2; a VGA port is marked optional, so a native VGA connection is not guaranteed without an active adapter.

How can I confirm the Intel HD Graphics 530 is driving both screens after I plug them in?

Open Windows 10 Pro Display Settings — both connected panels should appear as separate displays and the adapter will show as Intel HD Graphics 530.

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