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Black small-form-factor desktop tower with front USB ports and optical drive slot

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 SFF i5-6500 8GB DDR3 1TB HDD Win 10 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-VWWN-AYK9S

Small-form-factor desktop with Intel Core i5-6500, 8 GB DDR3, 1 TB hard drive and Windows 10 Pro

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

CPU Type Intel Core i5

Memory Capacity 8GB DDR3

SSD None

HDD 1TB

  • Quad-core i5-6500 reaches 3.6 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR3 1600 memory handles everyday workloads
  • 1 TB 7.2 K SATA drive stores large file libraries
  • Intel HD 530 graphics drives two displays via HDMI 1.4 and DP 1.2
  • Compact SFF chassis fits tight workspaces with 180 W supply

Small-form-factor business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF is a compact business desktop built around an Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.2 GHz with a 3.6 GHz turbo. It ships with 8 GB of DDR3 1600 memory and a 1 TB 7.2K SATA hard drive. Windows 10 Pro comes pre-installed, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives up to two displays via HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2.

Suits office tasks, not graphics upgrades

This system suits office workers, call-centre agents and education labs that need a small, quiet PC for web apps, document editing and legacy software. The 180 W power supply and half-height PCIe slots prevent the installation of full-size discrete graphics cards. Buyers who need dedicated GPU performance or more than two display outputs should look at a larger chassis with a higher-wattage supply.

Half-height PCIe x16 slot limits graphics

The single half-height PCIe x16 expansion slot is the specification that decides whether a discrete graphics card can be added. Only low-profile cards that fit within the 180 W power budget are compatible. If your workload requires a full-height GPU or multiple add-in cards, this form factor will not support them.

How it compares

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Price $271.99
Cheaper than about 77% 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).
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 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 storageNo
Hard drive1 TB
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

How does the 3.2 GHz base clock and 3.6 GHz turbo speed of the Core i5-6500 feel in everyday office work?

The four-core processor runs at 3.2 GHz and can reach 3.6 GHz on short bursts, so web browsing, document editing and video calls stay responsive without fan noise ramping up.

What display outputs does the HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 combination actually support?

You can drive two monitors simultaneously — one through HDMI 1.4 and one through DisplayPort 1.2 — both at up to 4K 30 Hz or 1440p 60 Hz.

Will a standard half-height graphics card fit in the PCIe x16 slot of this small-form-factor chassis?

Yes, the single half-height PCIe x16 slot accepts low-profile cards, but the 180 W power supply limits you to models that draw no more than about 50 W.

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