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DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 Small Form Factor desktop PC i5-6500 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-E78X-CYDBW

Compact small-form-factor desktop with a 3.20 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5-6500, 16GB DDR4 memory, 256GB SSD, Intel HD Graphics 530 supporting 4K at 60 Hz, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.1, USB 2.0.

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor
  • Compact Small Form Factor fits tight workspaces
  • Intel Core i5-6500 with 3.60 GHz turbo handles daily tasks
  • 16GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 256GB SSD boots Windows 11 Pro quickly
  • Intel HD Graphics 530 drives 4K at 60Hz via DisplayPort or HDMI

Compact business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 Small Form Factor desktop PC fits on a crowded desk while delivering office-grade performance. Its Intel Core i5-6500 processor runs at 3.20 GHz with a 3.60 GHz turbo across four cores and four threads. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory and a 256GB SSD keep everyday multitasking responsive. Windows 11 Pro 64-bit is preinstalled for immediate deployment.

Low thermal output and quiet operation

The small chassis uses integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 rather than a discrete card, reducing heat and fan noise during typical workloads. Power draw stays modest thanks to the 65-watt-class processor and solid-state storage. Built-in Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet (RJ-45) provide flexible connectivity without extra adapters. DisplayPort and HDMI outputs support up to 4K resolution at 60 Hz for dual-monitor setups.

Ready-to-work peripheral bundle

A wireless keyboard and mouse are included so the system is usable straight from the box. USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 ports handle existing accessories and storage devices. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance or additional internal drive bays should consider a larger form factor. The compact design also limits future GPU upgrades.

How it compares

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

Price $157.99
Cheaper than about 92% 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
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How do I install the wireless keyboard and mouse that come with the OptiPlex 5040, and what step is often missed?

Plug the single USB receiver into any USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 port; the step people miss is pressing the connect button on each peripheral after Windows 11 Pro loads the driver.

What maintenance or replacement will the 256GB SSD need later?

The 256GB SSD has no moving parts and requires no scheduled maintenance; only a capacity upgrade is needed if storage fills up.

What limit appears first on the Intel HD Graphics 530 during sustained 4K output at 60Hz?

The integrated GPU shares 16GB DDR4 system memory, so extended 4096×2304@60Hz workloads hit thermal throttling before the video memory ceiling.

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