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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 mini tower desktop chassis

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower i5-6500 8GB 500GB SSD Win 10 Pro

SKU CH-ZKZS-8FTPT

A business mini-tower desktop with a quad-core 3.2 GHz processor, 8 GB DDR3 memory, 500 GB SATA SSD and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Memory Capacity 8GB DDR3

SSD 500GB

  • Quad-core i5-6500 boosts to 3.6 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR3 1600 memory handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • 500 GB SATA SSD accelerates boot and application load times
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed delivers business-ready security and management
  • Ten USB ports including six USB 3.0 connect peripherals without hubs

Business desktop for office workflows

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower is a new business desktop built around an Intel Core i5-6500 processor that runs at 3.2 GHz and boosts to 3.6 GHz. It ships with Windows 10 Professional pre-installed and includes a DVDRW drive. The compact black chassis fits standard office environments and provides ten external USB ports for peripherals.

8 GB DDR3 memory and 500 GB SATA SSD

The system comes with 8 GB of DDR3 1600 MHz RAM installed across four DIMM slots, supporting a maximum of 32 GB for heavier multitasking. A 500 GB 6 Gb/s SATA solid-state drive provides the primary storage. Drive bays include one 3.5-inch bay, two 2.5-inch bays and one 5.25-inch slimline bay for additional drives.

Integrated graphics and expansion limits

Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated graphics drive up to three active displays through one HDMI 1.4 port and two DisplayPort 1.2 connections. Expansion slots comprise two full-height PCIe x16 slots, one full-height PCIe x1 slot, one full-height PCI slot and one M.2 2280 slot. The 240 W power supply constrains the graphics cards and add-in cards that can be supported.

How it compares

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

Price $212.99
Cheaper than about 87% 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 500 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 storage500 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

Will my existing DDR3-1600 memory modules work with the four DIMM slots on this OptiPlex 5040?

Yes, the board accepts DDR3 1600 modules across four slots for a maximum of 32 GB.

How can I verify the Intel HD Graphics 530 is driving three displays through the HDMI 1.4 and two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs?

Connect up to three monitors, open Windows Display Settings and confirm all three panels show as active and extended.

Does the mini tower ship with a keyboard, mouse or video cable, and what drive brackets come pre-installed?

Power cable only; keyboard, mouse and video cable are not included. The chassis provides one 3.5-inch, two 2.5-inch and one slimline 5.25-inch bay.

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