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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 mini tower with RGB keyboard, mouse and soundbar

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 Desktop PC i5-6500 16GB 1TB SSD Radeon 550 RGB Keyboard Mouse Soundbar Wi-Fi Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-MWYB-FN2HN

A mini-tower desktop with a 3.20 GHz quad-core processor, 16 GB memory, 1 TB SSD and Radeon 550 graphics, plus RGB keyboard, mouse and soundbar

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • GraphicsAMD Radeon Rx 550
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed3.6 GHz
  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.20 GHz base keeps daily tasks responsive
  • 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD give fast multitasking and ample storage
  • Radeon 550 with 4 GB GDDR5 handles casual gaming and streaming
  • RGB keyboard, mouse and sound bar add desktop flair
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with Wi-Fi adapter ready to connect

Dell OptiPlex 5040 i5-6500 Gaming Desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 5040 desktop PC ships new with an Intel Core i5-6500 processor, 16GB of memory and a 1TB SSD. An AMD Radeon Rx 550 graphics card with 4GB GDDR5 handles casual gaming and multimedia work. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the package includes an RGB keyboard, RGB mouse and RGB soundbar.

Installation and common issues

The system arrives fully assembled so setup only requires connecting power, display and the supplied peripherals. The Mini Tower chassis offers tool-less access for future memory or storage upgrades. Drivers for the Radeon GPU and Wi-Fi adapter should be updated after the first boot to ensure stable wireless performance.

Pre-purchase checks

Verify that your monitor provides a compatible video input for the Radeon Rx 550 outputs. Ensure the Mini Tower dimensions suit the intended desk or floor space. Buyers who need more storage bays or a higher-wattage power supply for stronger graphics cards should consider a larger chassis.

How it compares

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

Price $328.99
Cheaper than about 67% 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 1 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name5040
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 storage1 TB
Graphics
GraphicsAMD Radeon Rx 550
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorMini Tower
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
In the box
Bundled mouseRGB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
KeyboardRGB Keyboard

Questions about this item

How do I verify the Radeon 550 is running after I plug in the monitor?

Open Device Manager, expand Display adapters and confirm AMD Radeon Rx 550 appears with 4GB GDDR5 memory listed.

Which accessories ship inside the box and what must I provide?

The tower, RGB keyboard, RGB mouse, RGB sound bar and Wi-Fi adapter are included; you only need a display, power cable and network connection.

Should I pick the 16GB or 1TB configuration for smoother multitasking?

This unit comes fixed at 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD, so there is no capacity choice to make.

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