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Black Dell OptiPlex 3040 tower desktop with wireless keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 Tower i5-6500 16GB 256GB Windows 11 Pro WiFi Wireless KB&M

SKU CH-7Q0J-V4M1F

A tower desktop with a 3.20 GHz quad-core processor, 16 GB memory, 256 GB solid-state storage, built-in wireless networking and Windows 11 Pro, supplied with a wireless keyboard and mouse

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed3.6 GHz
  • Intel Core i5-6500 up to 3.60 GHz handles business apps smoothly
  • 16 GB RAM keeps multitasking and video calls responsive
  • 256 GB SSD gives fast boots and quick file access
  • Built-in Wi-Fi connects wirelessly without extra hardware
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with security and productivity features

Ready-to-use tower for office and home

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 Tower arrives with an Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor running at 3.20GHz with a 3.60GHz turbo frequency, 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and a wireless keyboard and mouse are included so the system is ready for business applications, home computing, web browsing and video conferencing straight out of the box.

Check monitor inputs and network needs

The desktop provides HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs alongside USB 3.0, USB 2.0, audio ports and a single RJ45 Ethernet jack. Built-in Wi-Fi is included for wireless internet access. Verify that your display matches one of the available video connections and decide whether you will use the wired port or the wireless adapter for your network.

Replaces older hard-drive desktops for everyday work

The 256GB SSD delivers faster boot times and quicker application loading than traditional mechanical drives, while 16GB of memory supports smooth multitasking for office workloads and student use. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 handles standard productivity and streaming but is not suited to demanding 3D or creative tasks. Buyers who need dedicated graphics performance, larger internal storage or more expansion slots should consider a different platform.

How it compares

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

Price $173.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% 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 capacity16 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 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

Does the Dell OptiPlex 3040 Tower come with a keyboard and mouse, or do I need to buy them separately?

A wireless keyboard and mouse are included in the box so the system is ready to use immediately. No separate purchase is required for those peripherals.

Should I choose the 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD configuration or look for a different capacity?

The 16GB memory and 256GB solid-state drive provide fast boot times and smooth multitasking for office applications, web browsing and video calls.

What does the Intel Core i5-6500 running up to 3.60GHz actually deliver in daily use?

The quad-core processor reaches 3.60GHz turbo speed, giving responsive performance for business tasks, home computing and everyday productivity workloads.

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