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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 small-form-factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 SFF desktop PC i5-6500 3.2GHz 16GB DDR3 512GB SSD Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-ERZP-RN277

A compact desktop with a quad-core i5-6500, 16 GB DDR3 and a 512 GB SSD for everyday office tasks

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Operating System Windows 10 Pro

SSD 512GB

  • Quad-core 3.2 GHz i5-6500 handles daily workloads smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory supports multitasking without lag
  • 512 GB SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • Windows 10 Pro ready for office and home use
  • Compact SFF chassis fits tight desk spaces

Compact desktop for office work

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop built around an Intel Core i5-6500 running at 3.2GHz with four cores. It ships with 16GB of DDR3 memory and a 512GB SATA SSD, and comes with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed. This configuration targets everyday office tasks, web browsing and standard productivity applications.

SSD and memory impact

The 512GB SSD replaces a mechanical drive, so the system boots and opens files noticeably faster than a traditional hard-drive model would. Memory is filled to the 16GB maximum supported by the Q170 chipset, leaving no free slots for expansion. Integrated Intel HD Graphics handles display output without a discrete card.

Installation notes

The chassis uses a tool-less design and includes drive trays for any additional SATA drives you may add later. Only a power cable is bundled; no monitor, keyboard or mouse are supplied. Because the DDR3 slots are fully populated, any memory upgrade requires removing existing modules first.

How it compares

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

Price $245.99
Cheaper than about 81% 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 512 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 11,342 items is 512 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name5040
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
CPU socketLGA1151
ChipsetIntel Q170
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory slots4
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Drive interfaceSATA
Internal bays1
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0
Video connectors2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI
Rear USB ports4x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0
Ethernet port1
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

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Questions about this item

Will the 16 GB DDR3 memory need to be replaced later or can it be expanded?

The board has four DDR3 slots and already holds the maximum 16 GB, so no further memory can be added without removing existing modules.

What limit appears first when the Core i5-6500 runs at 3.2 GHz for long periods?

The 65 W processor and Intel Q170 chipset in the small-form-factor chassis will hit thermal limits before power delivery becomes an issue.

How loud and hot does the OptiPlex 5040 get when it runs all day?

The compact SFF case uses a single system fan; under continuous load the CPU area warms noticeably and fan speed rises to an audible but not intrusive level.

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