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Black Dell OptiPlex 3040 tower PC with 24 inch monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 Tower PC i5-6500 16GB 128GB SSD 500GB HDD 24" Monitor Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-ZZZP-1C1JH

Complete desktop bundle with a 24-inch monitor, Intel Core i5-6500, 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD plus 500GB HDD, and Windows 11 Pro

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage128 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed3.6 GHz
  • Quad-core i5-6500 up to 3.60 GHz handles everyday workloads
  • 16 GB RAM keeps multiple apps running smoothly
  • 128 GB SSD + 500 GB HDD gives fast boots and extra space
  • 24-inch monitor included for an instant desktop setup
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with business-grade security features

Ready-to-use business tower

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. Sixteen gigabytes of memory and a 128GB SSD paired with a 500GB HDD provide fast boot times and generous file space. A 24-inch LED monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse, and a Wi-Fi adapter are included so the system works straight from the box.

Ports and expansion for office peripherals

Front panels supply four USB ports and an audio jack while the rear adds HDMI, DisplayPort, RJ45 Ethernet plus additional USB 2.0 and 3.0 connections. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives two displays without a discrete card, leaving the PCIe slots free for future add-in cards such as extra network or storage controllers. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and activated for immediate deployment.

Upgrade from older dual-core or hard-drive-only PCs

This configuration replaces systems limited to two threads or mechanical storage, delivering noticeably snappier multitasking and boot performance for office suites, video calls and web workflows. Buyers who need discrete 3D acceleration, more than two native video outputs, or a newer CPU architecture should consider other platforms.

How it compares

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

Price $231.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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 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 capacity16 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

Will the Intel Core i5-6500 throttle under continuous heavy workloads?

The i5-6500 runs at a 3.20GHz base frequency and can reach 3.60GHz turbo; sustained loads will sit at or near the base clock as the tower cooler manages heat.

How much fan noise and heat should I expect when the OptiPlex 3040 runs all day?

The tower chassis uses a standard CPU cooler; under typical office loads the fan stays quiet and case temperatures remain modest, rising only during prolonged turbo bursts.

Do I need to supply my own display cable for the 24-inch monitor?

The system includes HDMI and DisplayPort outputs; the monitor will accept either, so use whichever cable matches the screen's input.

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