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Black Dell OptiPlex 7040 mini tower desktop with included keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 MT desktop PC Intel Core i7-6700 3.40GHz 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Black

SKU CH-VAAW-BG6D3

A compact mini-tower desktop with a 3.40GHz quad-core processor, 16GB DDR4 memory and a 256GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPU modelIntel Core i7-6700
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Quad-core i7-6700 up to 4.00 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows 11 Pro in seconds
  • Intel HD Graphics 530 drives dual monitors via DisplayPort and HDMI
  • Mini Tower form factor fits tight desks with 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports

Dell OptiPlex 7040 MT Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 MT is a Mini Tower desktop computer built for everyday office and home productivity. It runs on an Intel Core i7-6700 processor with a base frequency of 3.40GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.00GHz. The system includes 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed.

Suited for general business tasks

This configuration handles document editing, web browsing and standard multitasking with the integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 output. It provides six USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port for peripheral connectivity. Buyers who need a dedicated graphics card for CAD, rendering or gaming workloads should consider a different system. Users requiring more than 256GB of internal storage or additional drive bays for mechanical hard drives will also need another platform.

16GB DDR4 memory and 256GB SSD capacity

The installed 16GB of DDR4 RAM and the 256GB solid-state drive are the primary specifications that determine whether this desktop meets a workload’s requirements. Both components are fixed in the listed configuration and define the multitasking headroom and boot-drive space available out of the box.

How it compares

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

Price $173.99
Cheaper than about 91% 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
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i7-6700
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How many USB 3.0 ports does the Dell OptiPlex 7040 MT provide for faster peripheral connections?

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 MT includes six USB 3.0 ports, allowing multiple high-speed devices such as external drives to operate simultaneously without needing a hub.

What are the physical dimensions and expansion slot layout of the OptiPlex 7040 MT chassis?

This Mini Tower case fits standard ATX motherboards and offers full-height PCIe slots for graphics or add-in cards, plus two 3.5-inch drive bays and one 5.25-inch bay for storage upgrades.

Which cable must be connected to the motherboard header to enable the front-panel USB 3.0 ports during assembly?

Route the internal 19-pin USB 3.0 header cable from the front panel to the matching keyed connector on the motherboard; forgetting this step leaves the front ports inactive.

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