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Black small form factor desktop tower, DVD slot visible

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 SFF i5-6500 3.20GHz 16GB DDR3 512GB SSD Windows 10 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-CWAE-D7T6S

Small-form-factor business desktop with Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.20GHz, 16GB DDR3 and 512GB SSD running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • Compact SFF design fits tight workspaces
  • Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.20GHz handles daily business tasks
  • 16GB DDR3 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 512GB SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • Windows 10 Pro delivers enterprise-grade security and management

Business-ready small-form-factor desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF delivers a compact Windows 10 Pro platform powered by an Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.20GHz. It targets office teams and home-office users who need a space-saving tower for everyday productivity applications.

Fits tight workspaces with integrated graphics

The small chassis slides onto a shelf or behind a monitor without a discrete graphics card. Four memory slots allow the installed 16GB DDR3 to be rearranged or expanded, while the 512GB SSD and DVD-RW drive handle boot, apps and legacy media in one box.

512GB SSD and 16GB DDR3 for mainstream workloads

The solid-state drive provides fast start-up and room for documents, while 16GB of memory keeps multiple browser tabs and office suites responsive. Heavy video editing, large databases or modern 3D titles will exceed the integrated graphics and DDR3 bandwidth limits.

How it compares

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

Price $240.99
Cheaper than about 82% 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 typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
Memory slots4 total
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Optical driveDVD-RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors2 Display Ports
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1 port
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Overall dimensions11.42 × 3.65 × 11.5 in
Product weight12 lb (5.44 kg)
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

Does the 3.20 GHz Core i5-6500 throttle under sustained load in the small form factor case?

The 65 W processor and compact chassis can reach thermal limits during prolonged heavy workloads, causing the CPU to reduce its 3.20 GHz boost clock.

How loud does the system fan become when the PC runs all day?

The small form factor uses a single low-profile fan that spins faster under continuous load, producing an audible but not disruptive noise level in a typical office.

Will my existing DDR3 memory modules work if I want to expand beyond the installed 16 GB?

Yes, the board has four DDR3 slots and the installed 16 GB uses standard DDR3 modules, so additional DDR3 sticks can be added up to the board's maximum capacity.

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