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Black Dell OptiPlex 3040 tower desktop with keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 Tower Desktop PC i5-6500 8GB 128GB SSD 500GB HDD

SKU CH-XSW2-Z5CXW

Tower desktop with Intel Core i5-6500, 8GB DDR4, 128GB SSD plus 500GB HDD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi, keyboard and mouse included

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity8 GB
  • SSD storage128 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed3.6 GHz
  • Quad-core Intel i5-6500 reaches 3.60 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory keeps everyday office tasks running smoothly
  • 128 GB SSD plus 500 GB HDD gives fast boots and roomy file storage
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and ready to use out of the box
  • Includes Wi-Fi adapter, USB keyboard and mouse for a complete setup

Tower desktop for everyday office work

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 Tower desktop computer ships with an Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, a 128GB SSD and a 500GB HDD. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and a USB Wi-Fi adapter, keyboard and mouse are included. It suits home, office, student and remote-work users who need a ready-to-use system for browsing, documents and media playback.

Display and peripheral limits of the integrated

Intel HD Graphics 530 drives one HDMI and one DisplayPort output for dual-monitor setups. Front I/O provides four USB ports split between 3.0 and 2.0 standards plus one audio jack, while the rear adds Ethernet and additional USB. The integrated GPU handles general desktop video but is not suited to modern 3D workloads or high-refresh gaming.

Simple unboxing with limited internal expansion

Setup requires only mains power, monitor cables and pressing the power button. Windows 11 Pro activates on first boot and the supplied peripherals pair instantly. The tower chassis uses tool-less panels, yet internal drive bays and low-profile PCIe slots restrict future storage or add-in card upgrades to small-form-factor components.

How it compares

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

Price $147.99
Cheaper than about 93% 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 128 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3040
Product typeDesktop PC
Product colorBlack
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Turbo clock speed3.6 GHz
Base clock speed3.2 GHz
Processor cache6 MB
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB
Storage
SSD storage128 GB
Hard drive500 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorTower
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 128GB SSD or the 500GB HDD for my main drive?

Use the 128GB SSD for Windows 11 Pro and applications to get fast boot times, and keep the 500GB HDD for documents and media.

What does the 3.60 GHz turbo frequency mean for daily work?

The Intel Core i5-6500 runs at 3.20 GHz base and can reach 3.60 GHz on short bursts, giving snappy response in office apps and web browsing.

Which USB standard limits transfer speed on the front ports?

The front panel provides four ports that include both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0; speeds will match the standard of each individual port.

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