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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 mini tower with RGB keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower Desktop PC i5-6500 16GB 256GB Radeon 550 4GB

SKU CH-B4SG-65JSB

A compact desktop with a 3.20 GHz quad-core processor, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD and a Radeon 550 4 GB GDDR5 graphics card, bundled with a 24 inch monitor, RGB keyboard, mouse and Wi-Fi adapter

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsAMD Radeon Rx 550
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed3.6 GHz
  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.20 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB RAM keeps everyday tasks and gaming smooth
  • 256 GB SSD cuts boot and load times
  • Radeon 550 4 GB GDDR5 handles casual gaming and streaming
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and ready to use

Dell OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower

This Dell OptiPlex 5040 mini tower desktop PC combines an Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor with 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD. The AMD Radeon 550 4GB GDDR5 graphics card handles casual gaming and multimedia tasks. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed, and an RGB keyboard, mouse, 24 inch LED monitor, and Wi-Fi adapter are included in the package.

Sustained load behaviour

The Intel Core i5-6500 runs at a 3.20GHz base frequency and can reach a 3.60GHz turbo frequency under load. The 6MB cache helps maintain responsiveness during extended multitasking or gaming sessions. The dedicated Radeon graphics with GDDR5 memory provides stable frame rates for casual titles without relying on system memory bandwidth.

Installation and common issues

The mini tower chassis offers an upgrade-friendly design with accessible internal bays for additional storage or memory. Front-mounted connectivity includes four USB ports and one audio port for convenient peripheral access. Buyers who need more storage capacity than the 256GB SSD provides should plan for a secondary drive installation. The single RJ45 port limits wired network redundancy.

How it compares

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

Price $253.99
Cheaper than about 80% 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 256 GB
Lower than about 80% 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 storage256 GB
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

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