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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 small form factor desktop with keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 SFF Desktop PC i5-6500 16GB DDR3 240GB SSD Windows 10 Home WiFi

SKU CH-ARQ4-AVT2S

A compact business desktop with a quad-core i5-6500, 16 GB DDR3, 240 GB SSD and Windows 10 Home, plus keyboard, mouse and WiFi

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
  • SSD storage240 GB
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • Operating systemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade ‍👉Check
  • Quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.420 GHz for responsive business computing
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory keeps everyday multitasking smooth
  • 240 GB SSD boots Windows 10 Home quickly
  • Six USB 2.0 and four USB 3.0 ports connect peripherals without hubs
  • Includes keyboard, mouse and Wi-Fi for immediate setup

Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 is a small-form-factor business desktop built around an Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor running at 3.420GHz. It ships with 16GB of DDR3 memory and a 240GB SSD, delivering responsive performance for everyday office applications. Windows 10 Home comes pre-installed and a keyboard, mouse and Wi-Fi adapter are included in the box.

Compatibility Check Before Buying

Verify that your workspace can accommodate a compact SFF chassis and that your monitor provides a compatible video input such as HDMI or DisplayPort. The system uses DDR3 memory, so any future upgrades must match that generation exactly. Ensure you have free USB ports for peripherals; the unit offers six USB 2.0 ports and four USB 3.0 ports split between front and rear panels.

Ideal for General Office Tasks

This desktop suits users who need a reliable Windows 10 machine for web browsing, document editing and light multitasking in a space-saving design. Buyers who require more storage capacity, a dedicated graphics card or a newer processor architecture should consider a different system. The integrated DVD/CD-RW combo drive also covers basic optical media needs.

How it compares

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

Price $179.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR3
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 240 GB
Lower than about 91% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
Storage
SSD storage240 GB
Optical driveDVD/CD-RW Combo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Questions about this item

Does the 5040 SFF come with a keyboard and mouse or do I need to buy them separately?

The listing confirms the 5040 SFF includes a keyboard and mouse, plus a WiFi adapter, so no separate purchase is needed for those items.

Is the 16 GB DDR3 memory in this 5040 SFF a single stick or dual-channel, and can I add more later?

The 16 GB DDR3 capacity is listed without module count; the SFF chassis has four DIMM slots, so additional DDR3 memory can be installed up to the platform limit.

How quickly will the 240 GB SSD and i5-6500 at 3.420 GHz handle Windows 10 Home in daily office work?

The 240 GB SSD and quad-core i5-6500 at 3.420 GHz provide responsive boot and application launches for typical office tasks on Windows 10 Home.

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