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Black small form factor desktop tower, compact rectangular chassis, matte finish

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 i5-6500 3.20 GHz 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Small Form Factor

SKU CH-4CFR-54G8N

Small-form-factor desktop with a 3.20 GHz Intel Core i5-6500, 8 GB DDR3L, 256 GB SSD and Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • CPU model3.6 GHz
  • Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
  • Hard driveNo
  • 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6500 delivers responsive multitasking performance
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and application load times
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit enables advanced security and management features
  • Small form factor chassis saves valuable desk space
  • Supports triple displays via DisplayPort and HDMI outputs

Compact desktop for everyday work

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 is a small-form-factor desktop built for office tasks and light multitasking. It fits tight desk spaces and supports dual-orientation placement. The system ships with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit installed and includes a DVD writer. Buyers who need a full-size tower or discrete graphics should look elsewhere.

Build quality and daily connections

The black chassis uses a space-saving layout that can stand vertically or lie horizontally. Video output is provided through DisplayPort and HDMI, with an optional third video port available for triple-display setups. No monitor is included in the package.

Deciding specification

The processor is an Intel Core i5-6500 running at 3.20 GHz with a 3.6 GHz turbo frequency. Memory consists of 8 GB of DDR3L SDRAM. Storage is a single 256 GB SSD with no secondary hard drive.

How it compares

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

Price $125.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU model3.6 GHz
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

What display interfaces does the OptiPlex 5040 provide for triple-monitor support?

The system includes DisplayPort and HDMI outputs, with an optional additional video connector available to drive up to three displays simultaneously.

What are the physical dimensions and mounting requirements for this Small Form Factor chassis?

The Small Form Factor case is designed for dual orientation, allowing horizontal or vertical placement on a desk or shelf without extra brackets.

How is the Windows 10 Pro 64-bit operating system installed on the 256 GB SSD, and what common step is missed?

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit comes pre-installed on the 256 GB SSD; the step users often miss is completing the initial out-of-box setup and applying the first cumulative update.

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