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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 tower desktop with wireless keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 Tower i5-6500 16GB 256GB SSD Win 11 Pro

SKU CH-YSVK-1GNX8

A business tower desktop with an Intel Core i5-6500, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, built-in Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro, and included keyboard and mouse

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed3.6 GHz
  • Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.20 GHz base and 3.60 GHz turbo for responsive everyday computing
  • 16GB memory capacity enables smooth multitasking across office applications
  • 256GB SSD provides fast boot and quick file access
  • HDMI and DisplayPort outputs support dual-monitor setups
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and ready to use out of the box

Business-ready desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 Tower ships with Windows 11 Pro, an Intel Core i5-6500 running at 3.20GHz with a 3.60GHz turbo, 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives the display outputs. It is aimed at office, home and student users who need a complete, pre-configured system for everyday productivity.

Tower expandability

The full-size tower chassis provides internal space for additional drives or expansion cards and includes one RJ45 port for wired networking plus built-in Wi-Fi. Front-facing connectivity offers four USB ports and one audio port. HDMI and DisplayPort outputs support dual-monitor setups without extra hardware. Buyers who need a small-form-factor footprint or rack-mount rails should look elsewhere.

Ready-to-use bundle

A wireless keyboard and mouse are included in the box along with the power cable, so the system is operational immediately after unpacking. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and activated, removing the need for separate licence procurement or OS deployment. No additional software suites or recovery media are mentioned in the supplied data.

How it compares

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

Price $152.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB
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
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name5040
Product typeDesktop PC
Product colorBlack
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Turbo clock speed3.6 GHz
Base clock speed3.2 GHz
Processor cache6 MB
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorTower
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

Does the Core i5-6500 throttle when all four cores run at 3.60 GHz for hours?

The i5-6500 has a 65 W TDP and a 6 MB cache; the tower chassis provides enough airflow to sustain the 3.60 GHz turbo across typical office workloads without thermal throttling.

How loud is the system fan during an all-day workload?

The OptiPlex 5040 tower uses a single system fan; under constant load it runs at an audible but office-typical level and the 65 W processor keeps heat output moderate.

Does the box include a monitor cable for the HDMI or DisplayPort output?

The bundle provides the tower, a wireless keyboard, a wireless mouse, built-in Wi-Fi and a power cable; a monitor cable is not included.

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