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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 small-form-factor desktop tower

DELL

Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF Desktop PC i5-6500 3.2GHz 32GB DDR3 1TB HDD

SKU CH-G1WP-D8V71

Small-form-factor desktop with a 3.2 GHz quad-core i5-6500, 32 GB DDR3, 1 TB SATA HDD and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size32 GB DDR3
  • Storage drive1 TB HDD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles office workloads
  • 32 GB DDR3 memory keeps many apps open together
  • 1 TB SATA drive stores large local file sets
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and activated ready to use
  • Two DisplayPort and one HDMI output drive multiple monitors

Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 is a small form factor desktop built for business environments. It runs on an Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor clocked at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache. The system includes 32 GB of DDR3 memory and a 1 TB SATA hard drive. Windows 10 Pro comes pre-installed and activated.

Thermals Noise and Power in Daily Use

The compact chassis houses the 65 W processor and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 without discrete graphics heat. Typical office workloads keep internal temperatures modest and fan noise low. The 1 TB hard drive adds minimal thermal load during standard file access. Gigabit Ethernet and six USB 3.0 ports operate without raising system power draw significantly.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous multi-core tasks the quad-core CPU maintains its base frequency within the slim enclosure limits. Integrated graphics share system memory, so prolonged visual workloads reduce bandwidth available to compute threads. The single 1 TB hard drive becomes the bottleneck for extended write-heavy operations. Memory capacity stays fixed at 32 GB DDR3 with no expansion headroom mentioned.

How it compares

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

Price $128.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 32 GB DDR3
Higher than about 70% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 32 GB DDR3
Higher than about 70% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name5040
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPUi5 6500
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
ChipsetIntel Q170
Processor cache6 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB DDR3
RAM capacity32 GB DDR3
Storage
Storage drive1 TB HDD
SSD storageNo
Hard drive1 TB
Optical driveDVD-ROM
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPUIntel HD 530
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseNone
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareFresh install and activated with Windows 10. Genuine Microsof Windows COA sticker will be attached to the unit.
More details
KeyboardNone

Condition and safety notices

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Condition notice
PC is refurbished and has been tested for standard operation. Any parts with excessive wear have been replaced. PC may show slight signs of wear.

Questions about this item

How do I add more memory to the OptiPlex 5040 SFF, and what mistake should I avoid?

Open the chassis, locate the DDR3 slots, and press modules in until the clips lock; the common error is buying the wrong DDR generation that will not fit the board.

What part will likely need replacement first on this Dell 5040?

The mechanical 1 TB hard drive is the component most likely to require replacement after extended use.

What limit appears first when the i5-6500 runs sustained heavy workloads?

The processor's 65 W thermal design causes the small-form-factor cooler to hit its thermal ceiling before other subsystems.

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