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DELL OptiPlex 7040 AIO 22" i7-6700 3.4GHz 32GB DDR3L 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD

SKU CH-FRMF-VVGAT

All-in-one desktop with 22-inch FHD display, Core i7-6700, 32 GB DDR3L and dual 128 GB M.2 SSD plus 1 TB HDD storage

  • Screen size22 in (55.9 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • Memory size32 GB DDR3L UDIMM
  • Storage drive128 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1 TB (1,000 GB) Hard Dr
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170 Express

Operating System Windows 10 Pro

CPU Type Intel Core i7 6th Gen

CPU Intel Core i5-6500

Memory 32GB DDR4

Configuration System + 22" Monitor

Configuration 1TB HDD + 128GB SSD

  • 6th Gen Intel Core i7-6700 quad-core processor powers demanding workloads
  • 32 GB DDR3L memory handles multitasking across business applications
  • 128 GB M.2 SSD plus 1 TB hard drive combines fast boot with ample storage
  • 22 inch FHD all-in-one display saves desk space with integrated design
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed with USB keyboard and mouse included

All-in-One desktop for office work

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 combines a 22-inch Full HD display with a compact chassis that holds the Intel Core i7-6700 processor, 32 GB of DDR3L memory, a 128 GB M.2 SSD and a 1 TB hard drive. It ships with Windows 10 Pro, a USB keyboard and a USB mouse, so it is ready for general business tasks straight out of the box. Buyers who need a discrete graphics card or a larger screen should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and 65-watt processor

The quad-core i7-6700 runs at a 65 W thermal design power, which the small-form-factor cooling system handles without excessive fan noise during typical productivity workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics keeps the total power draw modest compared with systems that add a separate GPU. The all-in-one layout limits internal airflow, so sustained heavy loads will raise temperatures faster than in a full-size tower.

32 GB DDR3L memory capacity

This unit provides 32 GB of DDR3L UDIMM memory, which is the maximum supported by the platform and cannot be upgraded further. Applications that require more memory or a newer DDR generation will not run on this hardware. The 128 GB M.2 SSD holds the operating system while the 1 TB hard drive provides bulk storage for documents and media.

How it compares

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Price $395.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Screen size 22 in (55.9 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 2,278 items is 22 in.
Memory size 32 GB DDR3L UDIMM
Higher than about 70% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name7040
Part number7040
Product typeAll-in-One PC
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
CPUIntel Core i7-6700 Processor (Quad Core, 8 MB, 8T, 3.4 GHz, 65 W)
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
ChipsetIntel Q170 Express
Memory
Memory size32 GB DDR3L UDIMM
RAM capacity32 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/4
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
Storage drive128 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1 TB (1,000 GB) Hard Drive
Hard drive1 TB
Storage configuration128 GB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1 TB (1,000 GB) Hard Drive
Second disc driveDVD-ROM
Optical driveDVD
Disc drive detailsSlim
Disc drive featuresSlim
Second disc drive typeDVD
Display
Screen size22 in (55.9 cm)
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPUIntel HD Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
Audio chipIntegrated
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wireless adapterUSB Dongle 5 GHz Capable
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Bluetooth supportUSB Dongle
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 front USB 3.0, 2 front USB 2.0 (4 Total)
Front audio jacks1
PS/2 ports2
Video connectorsDisplay Port 1.2, 1 x HDMI, VGA optional
Rear USB ports4 rear- USB 3.0, 2 rear-1 front with PowerShare (6 Total)
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorDIMM 240-pin
ChassisSFF
In the box
Included monitorIncluded
Bundled mouseUSB
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardUSB
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

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Questions about this item

How do I mount the all-in-one stand on the 22" OptiPlex 7040, and which screw step is often missed?

Attach the AIO stand bracket to the VESA points on the monitor back, then secure the chassis; the step often missed is tightening the four VESA screws before locking the quick-release latch.

What memory upgrades does the 32 GB DDR3L configuration support later?

The system uses DDR3L UDIMM slots; you can replace modules with matching DDR3L sticks up to the board's maximum capacity, but DDR4 modules will not fit.

Which thermal limit appears first when the i7-6700 65 W processor runs sustained loads?

The 65 W TDP ceiling is reached first; the compact SFF cooler and 92 % efficient PSU fan curve will throttle clocks once the package hits its thermal envelope.

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