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Compact black small-form-factor desktop tower, front USB ports and power button visible

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 SFF desktop PC i5-6500 16GB 1TB SSD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-CV7J-NDT1Q

A compact Small Form Factor desktop with an Intel Core i5-6500, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD, Intel HD Graphics 530, Wi-Fi, HDMI, DisplayPort and Windows 11 Pro

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor
  • Ready for daily workloads with Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.20 GHz
  • Smooth multitasking backed by 16GB DDR4 memory
  • Fast boot and file access from 1TB solid-state drive
  • Compact Small Form Factor saves desk space
  • Up to 4K resolution via HDMI and Display Port

Compact desktop for office and home productivity

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 Small Form Factor desktop PC fits tight workspaces while delivering reliable performance for everyday business and home tasks. It ships with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.20 GHz base and up to 3.60 GHz turbo, 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB SSD. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives displays up to 4096 × 2304 at 60 Hz through HDMI and DisplayPort. Wired Ethernet and built-in Wi-Fi are included.

Check your peripherals and display requirements

Verify that your monitor accepts HDMI or DisplayPort input at the resolution you need. The system provides USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 ports for keyboards, mice and other accessories, so confirm your devices use standard USB connectors. No discrete graphics card is installed, so buyers who need dedicated GPU performance for 3D rendering, modern gaming or multi-monitor arrays beyond the integrated output limits should look elsewhere.

Thermals, noise and power in daily use

The small chassis uses the stock Intel cooler to manage the 65 W processor during typical office workloads such as document editing, web browsing and video playback. Fan noise remains low under these conditions and rises only when sustained turbo speeds are needed. Integrated graphics keep overall power draw modest compared with systems that add a separate card, making the platform suitable for quiet, all-day operation in open-plan or home offices.

How it compares

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

Price $239.99
Cheaper than about 82% 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 1 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeDesktop PC
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

Does the OptiPlex 5040 SFF come with a wireless keyboard and mouse or must they be purchased separately?

A wireless keyboard and mouse are included in the box, so no separate purchase is needed for basic input devices.

Is the 16 GB DDR4 and 1 TB SSD configuration the only one available for this OptiPlex 5040 SFF?

This unit is supplied with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB solid-state drive already installed.

Can the integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drive a 4K monitor at 60 Hz over the DisplayPort or HDMI connection?

Yes, the Intel HD Graphics 530 supports up to 4096 × 2304 resolution at 60 Hz through the available DisplayPort and HDMI ports.

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