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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 tower desktop with wireless keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 Tower i5-6500 8GB 1TB SSD Windows 11 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-KG65-9JEEZ

Tower desktop with Intel Core i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD, HDMI, DisplayPort, Wi-Fi, keyboard, mouse and Windows 11 Pro

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity8 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • 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
  • 8 GB memory for smooth multitasking across office applications
  • 1 TB SSD gives fast boot times and quick file access
  • HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for straightforward dual-monitor setup
  • Includes wireless keyboard, mouse and built-in Wi-Fi for a ready-to-use desktop bundle

Ready-to-use business tower

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 Tower arrives with Windows 11 Pro installed and a wireless keyboard and mouse in the box. An Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.20 GHz base and 3.60 GHz turbo drives everyday workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 handles standard display output through HDMI and DisplayPort.

Suits office and home users.

This system serves students, remote workers and small businesses that need a complete, tested desktop for documents, web apps and video calls. Buyers who want more storage, discrete graphics or higher memory capacity should look at something else. The tower chassis allows internal expansion but the supplied configuration is fixed at 8 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD.

Bundled accessories remove extra purchases

A wireless keyboard and mouse let you start working the moment the tower is plugged in. Built-in Wi-Fi connects to networks without a separate adapter or cable. The included power cable completes the package so no additional parts are required for basic operation.

How it compares

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

Price $202.99
Cheaper than about 89% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 1 TB
Higher than about 60% 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 capacity8 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
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 OptiPlex 5040 Tower include a monitor, or must I already own one with HDMI or DisplayPort?

The tower ships with a wireless keyboard and mouse but no display; you will need a monitor that accepts HDMI or DisplayPort input.

Can I keep using my older USB 2.0 peripherals with the front USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports on this 5040?

Yes, the front panel provides both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, so legacy USB 2.0 devices will work without adapters.

How can I verify the Intel HD Graphics 530 is active after I connect a display?

Open Windows Settings, go to System then Display, and confirm the adapter listed is Intel HD Graphics 530.

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