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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 mini tower desktop with front DVDRW drive

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower i5-6500 8GB 250GB SSD desktop PC

SKU CH-JY8W-ZCA3T

A business mini-tower desktop with a quad-core Intel Core i5-6500, 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 250GB SATA SSD and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
  • SSD storage250 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Memory Capacity 8GB DDR3

SSD 250GB

  • Quad-core i5-6500 up to 3.6 GHz handles office workloads
  • 8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz memory runs everyday apps smoothly
  • 250 GB SATA SSD boots Windows 10 Pro quickly
  • Intel HD Graphics 530 drives three displays via HDMI 1.4 and dual DisplayPort 1.2
  • Mini-tower chassis offers PCIe x16, PCIe x1, PCI and M.2 2280 expansion slots

Business mini tower for office work

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower ships with Windows 10 Pro and an Intel Core i5-6500 that runs at 3.2 GHz and reaches 3.6 GHz on four cores. Eight gigabytes of DDR3 1600 memory and a 250 GB SATA SSD provide responsive everyday performance for productivity applications. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives up to three displays through HDMI 1.4 and two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs.

Ready-to-use software and expansion headroom

Windows 10 Professional is pre-installed so the system is operational immediately after unpacking. Four DIMM slots allow memory to be increased to 32 GB, while drive bays include one 3.5 inch, two 2.5 inch and one 5.25 inch slimline bay plus an M.2 2280 slot for additional storage. A DVDRW drive is fitted as standard.

Compact chassis with extensive legacy I/O

The black mini-tower enclosure measures 15.4 by 6.1 by 13.8 inches and weighs 18 lbs, fitting easily on or under a desk. External ports comprise six USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 connectors, RJ-45, serial, two PS/2, audio jacks and optional VGA. Internal expansion offers two full-height PCIe x16 slots, one PCIe x1 and one PCI slot. A 240 W power supply powers the configuration; a power cable is included while keyboard, mouse and video cable are not.

How it compares

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

Price $131.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR3
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 250 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

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 capacity8 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3 1600
Storage
SSD storage250 GB
Hard driveNo
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

Can I upgrade the DDR3 1600 memory beyond the installed 8GB?

The board has four DIMM slots and supports up to 32GB of DDR3 1600 memory.

Will the 240W power supply limit a graphics card upgrade under sustained load?

The 240W unit powers the i5-6500 and integrated graphics; adding a discrete card may exceed its capacity during long sessions.

How loud or hot does the mini tower get when running all day?

The 240W supply and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 keep heat modest; the chassis uses standard Dell thermal design for office workloads.

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