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Small black tower and 24 inch monitor with keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 SFF i5-6500 8GB 256GB SSD 500GB HDD Win11 Pro 24" Monitor

SKU CH-Q58M-R664A

A compact desktop with an Intel Core i5-6500, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD plus 500 GB HDD, Windows 11 Pro and a 24-inch monitor

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity8 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor
  • Ready for work with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
  • Fast response from 256 GB SSD storage
  • Extra capacity with 500 GB hard drive
  • Smooth multitasking on 8 GB RAM
  • Space-saving small form factor fits any desk

Compact business desktop with dual storage

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF arrives as a complete workspace bundle: a small-form-factor tower, 24-inch LED monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse, and Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. An Intel Core i5-6500 running at 3.20 GHz base and up to 3.60 GHz turbo works alongside 8 GB of RAM to handle everyday office tasks and multi-tab browsing. Combined storage of 256 GB SSD and 500 GB HDD provides fast boot plus ample file space, while integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives the included display at up to 4096 × 2304 resolution.

Suited for office users.

This configuration fits professionals who need a ready-to-run system for documents, email, web apps and video calls without assembling separate components. The small chassis saves desk space and the bundled peripherals eliminate extra purchases. Buyers who require discrete graphics for 3D rendering, high-refresh-rate gaming or colour-critical design work should look elsewhere, as should anyone needing more than 16 GB of RAM or additional internal drive bays beyond what the SFF layout allows.

256 GB SSD plus 500 GB HDD defines the storage

The single specification that decides fit is the dual-drive arrangement: a 256 GB solid-state drive for the operating system and frequent applications paired with a 500 GB hard drive for bulk data. If your workflow demands a larger primary SSD or multiple terabytes of spinning storage, this mix will not meet the requirement; if fast boot and generous secondary capacity match your needs, the OptiPlex 3040 delivers that balance out of the box.

How it compares

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

Price $187.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeDesktop PC
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard drive500 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

What are the dimensions of the small form factor chassis so I can check shelf clearance?

The chassis uses Dell's 3040 small form factor design, which is shorter and narrower than a standard tower; exact millimetre measurements are not supplied.

Does Windows 11 Pro install cleanly on the 256 GB SSD, or must I move it from the 500 GB HDD?

Windows 11 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed on the 256 GB SSD; the 500 GB HDD appears as a second drive for data storage.

When the 8 GB of memory reaches its 16 GB limit, what is the upgrade path?

The board supports a maximum of 16 GB total; adding a second module of the same capacity in the empty slot reaches that limit.

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