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Small black ultra-small-form-factor desktop tower, compact rectangular shape with matte finish

DELL

DELL Optiplex 3040 USFF i3-6100T 4GB DDR3 1TB desktop PC

SKU CH-7H1D-PX1JG

Ultra-small-form-factor desktop with Intel Core i3-6100T, 4GB DDR3 memory, 1TB HDD and Intel HD Graphics 530

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i3
  • RAM capacity4 GB DDR3
  • GPU modelHD Graphics 530
  • Form factorUSFF
  • Included monitorNot included
  • Compact USFF design saves desk space
  • Intel Core i3-6100T dual-core processor reaches 3.20 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 handles everyday visual tasks
  • 4 GB DDR3 memory and 1 TB HDD provide storage for documents and applications
  • Lightweight 3.1200 kg chassis simplifies deployment and relocation

Compact office desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 in USFF form factor fits tight workspaces and runs on an Intel Core i3-6100T dual-core processor with a 3.20 GHz maximum turbo. Integrated HD Graphics 530 drives a single display for everyday business tasks. The 3.1200 kg chassis ships without an operating system, letting IT teams deploy their standard image.

Capacity and headroom

4 GB of DDR3 memory and a 1 TB hard drive handle web browsing, document editing and light database front-ends without trouble. Heavy multitasking, large spreadsheets or virtual machines will exhaust the RAM headroom quickly. The mechanical drive adds latency compared with solid-state storage, so boot and application launch times remain modest.

Upgrade path

This unit replaces ageing tower PCs that struggle with modern security patches and power draw. The jump is worthwhile when an organisation needs a quiet, low-footprint device for standardized office images and centralized management. Buyers who want more storage, faster memory or discrete graphics should specify a different configuration.

How it compares

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

Price $84.99
Cheaper than about 97% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 4 GB DDR3
Lower than about 95% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameOptiplex 3040
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i3
Memory
RAM capacity4 GB DDR3
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GPU modelHD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorUSFF
In the box
Included monitorNot included

Questions about this item

Can the 4 GB DDR3 and i3-6100T keep up with the same office workloads I run on my current desktop?

The system uses an Intel Core i3-6100T dual-core processor running up to 3.20 GHz with 4 GB DDR3 memory, a combination built for everyday office multitasking and administrative applications.

How can I verify the Intel HD Graphics 530 is active after I install an operating system?

Once an OS is installed, open Device Manager or the graphics control panel and confirm the adapter is listed as Intel HD Graphics 530; driver installation will enable full video acceleration.

The listing says no OS and no monitor — what else do I need to buy before it boots?

You must supply your own operating system licence, a display with a compatible video input, and a keyboard and mouse; the box contains only the USFF chassis with the 1 TB hard drive and 4 GB DDR3 already fitted.

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