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Small black Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF tower beside 24 inch monitor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 SFF i5-6500 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD 500GB HDD 24" Monitor

SKU CH-DBX3-RSCEF

A compact desktop with an Intel Core i5-6500, 16GB DDR4, dual 256GB SSD and 500GB HDD storage, Intel HD Graphics 530, Windows 11 Pro and a 24 inch monitor

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor
  • Intel Core i5-6500 reaches 3.60 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles multiple business applications simultaneously
  • 256 GB SSD plus 500 GB HDD combine fast boot with ample file storage
  • 24 inch LED monitor supports up to 4096 × 2304 at 60 Hz
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit provides modern security and management features

Ready-to-Work Desktop Package

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 small form factor desktop arrives with Windows 11 Pro installed, an Intel Core i5-6500 processor, 16GB DDR4 memory, a 256GB SSD and a 500GB HDD. A 24 inch LED monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse are included so the system is operational immediately. Office, education and home users gain a compact, business-class platform without additional purchases.

Integrated Graphics and Display Support

Intel HD Graphics 530 drives the integrated video output with a maximum resolution of 4096 × 2304 at 60Hz over HDMI or DisplayPort. The 24 inch monitor connects directly to these ports for crisp 4K workspace clarity. Buyers who need discrete GPU performance for CAD, rendering or gaming should consider a different system.

Efficient Thermal Profile

The small form factor chassis and 65-watt class processor keep heat output modest during typical office workloads. Fan noise remains low in standard productivity scenarios while the power draw stays well within the limits of the built-in supply. The compact footprint suits space-constrained desks without thermal compromise.

How it compares

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

Price $209.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeDesktop PC
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard drive500 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How fast does the i5-6500 actually run in this OptiPlex 5040?

The processor runs at a 3.20 GHz base frequency and can reach 3.60 GHz with Turbo Boost across its 4 cores.

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

The graphics support HDMI and DisplayPort with a maximum resolution of 4096 × 2304 at 60 Hz.

Will the included 24-inch monitor fit on the same desk as the Small Form Factor chassis?

The SFF case is compact enough to sit beside a 24-inch LED monitor on a standard desk.

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