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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 mini tower desktop case

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower i5-6500 32GB 500GB Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-4D70-YTQCV

A business mini-tower with a 3.2 GHz quad-core processor, 32 GB DDR3 memory, 500 GB 7.2 K SATA drive and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • RAM capacity32 GB DDR3
  • SSD storageNo
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Memory Capacity 32GB DDR3

SSD None

  • 32 GB DDR3 memory handles heavy multitasking
  • Intel Core i5-6500 reaches 3.6 GHz for responsive performance
  • 500 GB 7.2K SATA drive stores business files
  • Intel HD Graphics 530 drives three displays via HDMI 1.4 and DP 1.2
  • Ten USB ports including six USB 3.0 connect peripherals

Dell OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower

This Dell OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower is a business desktop computer with an Intel Core i5-6500 processor. It operates at a base frequency of 3.2GHz and can reach 3.6GHz. The system includes 32GB of DDR3 1600MHz memory and a 500GB SATA drive. Windows 10 Pro comes pre-installed on the unit.

Suits office users needing multi-display support

This configuration suits office users who require support for up to three active displays via HDMI 1.4 and two DisplayPort 1.2 connections. The six USB 3.0 ports provide connectivity for peripherals. Buyers needing an SSD for faster boot times or a discrete graphics card for demanding visual workloads should consider other options.

32GB DDR3 1600MHz maximum memory

The motherboard supports a maximum of 32GB of DDR3 1600MHz RAM across four DIMM slots, and this unit is already populated to that limit. No further memory upgrades are possible without replacing existing modules. Verify that DDR3 is the required generation for your environment before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $222.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 32 GB DDR3
Higher than about 70% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM type and speed DDR3 1600
Lower than about 96% of the 3,052 comparable items (median 2,933).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name5040
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Performance
Spindle speed7200
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
CPU socketBGA 1356
ChipsetIntel Q170
Memory
RAM capacity32 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3 1600
Storage
SSD storageNo
Hard drive500 GB
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical drive(1) HDMI 1.4 (2) DP 1.2
Disc drive features(1) HDMI 1.4 (2) DP 1.2
Internal bays1x 3.5 in + 2x 2.5 in 1x 5.25 in Slimline
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPU modelIntel HD Graphics 530 Integrated Graphics
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front FireWire ports0
Front audio jacks1
Rear USB ports6
Rear audio jacks0
Power
Power supply240 W
Size & build
Form factorMini Tower
Overall dimensions15.4 in × 6.1 in × 13.8 in
Product weight18 lb (8.16 kg)
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Professional Pre-Install
More details
Rear IEEE 13941

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Questions about this item

How long will the 500 GB 7.2K SATA drive last before it needs replacing?

Mechanical drives at 7.2K RPM typically run three to five years under daily office workloads; keep backups and plan a swap when SMART warnings appear.

Which component hits its ceiling first when the i5-6500 runs at 3.6 GHz all day?

The 240 W power supply limits sustained turbo; the CPU will throttle once total system draw approaches that ceiling.

How loud and hot does the mini-tower get with the 240 W supply loaded for hours?

Expect moderate fan noise and chassis warmth; the 240 W unit and integrated HD 530 graphics keep heat well within office‑acceptable levels.

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