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Black Dell OptiPlex 7040 mini tower desktop computer

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 MT Desktop PC Intel Core i7-6700 16GB DDR4 512GB SSD Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-HND2-2XKT0

A mini-tower desktop with a 3.40 GHz Intel Core i7-6700, 16 GB DDR4, 512 GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPU modelIntel Core i7-6700
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Powerful multitasking with Intel Core i7-6700 up to 4.00GHz
  • Smooth workflows backed by 16GB DDR4 memory
  • Fast boot and load times from 512GB SSD
  • Ready for modern work with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
  • Flexible display setup via 2 x DisplayPort and 1 x HDMI

OptiPlex 7040 MT Workstation

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 Mini Tower is a business-class desktop built around an Intel Core i7-6700 processor with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and includes a keyboard and mouse. This system suits office professionals and home users who need a compact, ready-to-run PC for daily productivity.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The quad-core i7-6700 runs at a 3.40GHz base frequency and can reach 4.00GHz under turbo when thermal headroom allows. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 handles standard display output across DisplayPort and HDMI without a discrete card. The Mini Tower chassis provides internal airflow for consistent operation during extended work sessions.

Deciding Specification

The 16GB DDR4 configuration determines whether this machine fits your workflow; it is soldered to the platform and cannot be upgraded to a newer memory generation. Buyers who require more than 16GB of system memory or a different DDR standard should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $210.99
Cheaper than about 88% 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 512 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 11,342 items is 512 GB.

Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i7-6700
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How much power does the Intel Core i7-6700 draw when the OptiPlex 7040 MT runs all day?

The Intel Core i7-6700 has a base frequency of 3.40GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.00GHz; power draw varies with workload but the processor is rated for typical desktop thermal limits.

Do I need to buy a monitor cable separately to use the DisplayPort or HDMI outputs on this OptiPlex 7040 MT?

The system provides 2 x DisplayPort and 1 x HDMI video outputs; cables for either interface are not included and must be supplied by the buyer.

Will my older USB 2.0 printer and keyboard work with the USB ports on this OptiPlex 7040 MT?

Yes, the desktop includes 4 x USB 2.0 ports and 6 x USB 3.0 ports, all of which are backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices such as older printers and keyboards.

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