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DELL OptiPlex 5040 All-in-One Desktop PC 22" i5-6500 16GB DDR3L 128GB M.2 + 1TB SSD

SKU CH-3ME8-NX7T0

A 22-inch all-in-one desktop with a quad-core Intel Core i5-6500, 16 GB DDR3L, dual SSD storage and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size22 in (55.9 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR3L UDIMM
  • Storage drive128 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170 Express

Operating System Windows 10 Pro

CPU Type Intel Core i5 6th Gen

CPU Intel Core i5-6500

Memory 16GB DDR4

Configuration System + 22" Monitor

Configuration 1TB SSD + 128GB SSD

  • 22-inch Full HD display for clear viewing in any workspace
  • Quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles everyday tasks efficiently
  • 16 GB DDR3L memory keeps multiple applications running smoothly
  • Dual SSD storage with 128 GB M.2 plus 1 TB SSD for fast boot and ample space
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed with USB keyboard and mouse included

OptiPlex 5040 all-in-one desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 combines a 22-inch full-HD display with a 6th-generation Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor running at 3.2 GHz. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR3L memory and a dual-drive layout — 128 GB M.2 SSD plus 1 TB SSD — give quick boot times and ample space for documents. Windows 10 Pro, a USB keyboard and a USB mouse are included.

Thermals noise and 65-watt power draw

The 65-watt quad-core CPU keeps heat output modest in typical office workloads such as web browsing, email and document editing. Integrated Intel HD Graphics avoids the extra heat and noise of a discrete card. The small-form-factor chassis uses standard airflow paths to stay quiet during normal use.

Replaces tower plus separate monitor

This all-in-one replaces a traditional tower-and-monitor pair, freeing desk space and reducing cable count. It suits buyers who need a ready-to-run Windows 10 Pro system with dual SSD storage and included peripherals. Buyers who want more storage bays, discrete graphics or a larger screen should consider other form factors.

How it compares

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Price $394.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Screen size 22 in (55.9 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 2,278 items is 22 in.
Memory size 16 GB DDR3L UDIMM
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name5040
Part number5040
Product typeAll-in-One PC
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-6500 Processor (Quad Core, 6 MB, 4T, 3.2 GHz, 65 W)
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
ChipsetIntel Q170 Express
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR3L UDIMM
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/4
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
Storage drive128 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration128 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD
Second disc driveDVD-ROM
Optical driveDVD
Disc drive detailsSlim
Disc drive featuresSlim
Second disc drive typeDVD
Display
Screen size22 in (55.9 cm)
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPUIntel HD Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
Audio chipIntegrated
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wireless adapterUSB Dongle 5 GHz Capable
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Bluetooth supportUSB Dongle
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 front USB 3.0, 2 front USB 2.0 (4 Total)
Front audio jacks1
PS/2 ports2
Video connectorsDisplay Port 1.2, 1 x HDMI, VGA optional
Rear USB ports4 rear- USB 3.0, 2 rear-1 front with PowerShare (6 Total)
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
ChassisSFF
In the box
Included monitorIncluded
Bundled mouseUSB
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardUSB
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

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Questions about this item

How is the 128 GB M.2 SSD installed and which step do people get wrong?

The M.2 drive slots into the motherboard at an angle, then is secured with a single screw; the common mistake is forgetting the screw so the drive lifts and loses contact.

What maintenance will the 16 GB DDR3L memory need later?

DDR3L modules are not user-serviceable in this sealed all-in-one; if capacity becomes limiting the whole board must be replaced by a technician.

What limit appears first on the Intel HD Graphics during sustained use?

The integrated GPU shares system memory and thermal budget with the 65 W processor, so extended 3D workloads hit thermal throttling before the 16 GB DDR3L is exhausted.

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