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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 small-form-factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 SFF i5-6500 16GB DDR3 512GB SSD desktop PC

SKU CH-RRMM-DEFKG

Small-form-factor business desktop with a quad-core i5-6500, 16 GB DDR3 and a 512 GB SSD, ready for office workloads

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR3
  • Storage drive512 GB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core Intel i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles everyday workloads
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 512 GB SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI connects up to three monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet delivers reliable wired network speeds

Business desktop for office tasks

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF delivers a 6th-generation Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache, 16 GB DDR3 memory and a 512 GB SSD. It runs Windows 10 Home and includes Intel HD Graphics 530 with two DisplayPort and one HDMI output. Gigabit Ethernet, six USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports provide connectivity for typical business peripherals.

Suits standard productivity.

This system suits users who need a compact, quiet machine for document work, web apps and video calls using modern displays. Buyers who must connect older VGA or DVI monitors without an adapter cannot do so directly because those ports are absent. The small form factor also limits internal expansion, so users requiring additional add-in cards or drive bays should consider a larger chassis.

DisplayPort and HDMI only for video output

The sole native video interfaces are two DisplayPort and one HDMI port driven by the integrated Intel HD 530 graphics. No VGA or DVI connectors are present, so compatibility with existing monitors depends entirely on those digital inputs or on an active adapter.

How it compares

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

Price $222.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR3
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR3
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 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 size16 GB DDR3
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
Storage
Storage drive512 GB SSD
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
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 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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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

Should I choose the 480 GB or 512 GB SSD option?

The system ships with a 512 GB SSD; the 480 GB figure appears in an alternate spec list, so the larger 512 GB drive is the one you receive.

How does the i5-6500 3.2 GHz quad-core perform in everyday office work?

The four cores at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache handle typical business apps, web browsing and multi-tasking smoothly within the 65 W power envelope.

What display outputs does the Intel HD 530 provide on this SFF?

One HDMI port and two DisplayPort connectors are available; VGA and DVI are not present, so older monitors need an active adapter.

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