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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 small form factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 SFF i5-6500 3.2GHz 8GB DDR3 256GB SSD desktop PC

SKU CH-E7TF-R6TZ4

A compact business desktop with an Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz, 8 GB DDR3, a 256 GB SSD and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPUi5-6500
  • Compact small-form-factor design saves desk space
  • Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles business workloads
  • 8 GB DDR3 memory supports everyday multitasking
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed for immediate productivity

DELL OptiPlex 5040 SFF desktop

This small-form-factor desktop ships with Windows 10 Pro installed and is aimed at office environments that need a compact, reliable workstation. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 handles everyday business applications and multi-monitor productivity without a discrete card. It is not suited for buyers who require dedicated graphics performance or expansion slots for add-in cards.

Pre-purchase checks for OptiPlex 5040

Verify that your existing monitors use connections compatible with the onboard video outputs. Confirm that 8 GB of DDR3 memory meets the requirements of your line-of-business software. Ensure the 256 GB SSD provides enough space for the operating system, applications and local data you plan to store. The DVD-ROM drive reads optical media but cannot write discs.

Build integration for OptiPlex 5040

The Slim chassis fits tight desk spaces and standard SFF mounting hardware. Four DDR3 slots allow memory upgrades when workloads grow beyond the installed 8 GB. The SATA interface supports additional hard drives or SSDs for extra storage capacity. Integrated graphics frees the single expansion slot for other add-in cards such as network or I/O controllers.

How it compares

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

Price $171.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR3
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 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 model3.2 GHz
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
Total memory slots4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical driveDVD-ROM
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPU modelIntegrated Intel HD Graphics 530
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Rear USB ports6
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Product weight13.45 lb (6.1 kg)
In the box
Included monitorNot included
In the boxIncludes Desktop and Power Cord
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

Does the OptiPlex 5040 SFF include a monitor, keyboard or mouse, and what must be purchased separately?

The desktop ships without a monitor, keyboard or mouse; only the tower, power cord and Windows 10 Pro licence are supplied.

Which memory type matches the four slots in this 5040 SFF?

The four DIMM slots accept DDR3 modules; the system currently holds 8 GB of DDR3.

What does the 3.2 GHz figure mean for everyday workloads on the i5-6500?

The quad-core i5-6500 runs at a base 3.2 GHz, giving responsive performance for office applications, web browsing and light multitasking.

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