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Small black Dell OptiPlex 7040 desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF desktop PC i5 6500 3.2 GHz 16GB DDR4 2TB HDD

SKU CH-MH1T-7KD8Q

Small-form-factor desktop with a 3.2 GHz quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 2 TB hard drive running Windows 10 Home

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive2 TB HDD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles office workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 2 TB HDD stores large document libraries
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI drives two modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet ensures fast wired network access

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF business desktop

The DELL OptiPlex 7040 is a small-form-factor business desktop built around a 64-bit quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache. It comes with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2 TB SATA hard drive. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives up to three displays via two DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI port. The system ships with a fresh, activated installation of Windows 10 Home and includes a genuine Microsoft COA sticker.

Bundled software and accessories

A genuine Windows 10 Home licence is pre-installed and activated, so the machine is ready for immediate deployment without additional media. The supplier also notes a Windows 11 Pro upgrade path is available for organisations that require the newer operating system. Only a power cord is included; no keyboard, mouse or monitor are supplied in the box.

Compatibility checks before ordering

The chassis provides no VGA or DVI connectors, so older monitors will need an active adapter or a cable that converts DisplayPort or HDMI to the required input. Verify that your display hardware supports one of the available digital interfaces. The small-form-factor case limits internal expansion space, so confirm that any planned add-in cards fit the reduced height and length constraints.

How it compares

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

Price $447.99
Typical for this category: the median of 14,711 items is $494.99.
Memory size 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name7040
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPUi5 6500
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
ChipsetIntel Q170
Processor cache6 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR4
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive2 TB HDD
Hard drive2 TB
Optical driveDVD-ROM
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPUIntel HD 530
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors2 Display Port
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseNone
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Pre-installed softwareFresh install and activated with Windows 10. Genuine Microsof Windows COA sticker will be attached to the unit.
More details
KeyboardNone

Questions about this item

Will the 2 TB SATA hard drive need to be replaced with an SSD later?

The system boots from a 2 TB SATA hard drive; adding a 2.5-inch SATA SSD is the usual upgrade path for faster load times.

What limits performance first when the i5 6500 runs at 3.2 GHz all day?

The 65 W quad-core processor reaches its turbo ceiling and reduces clocks before the compact chassis cooling becomes the bottleneck.

How loud and hot does the OptiPlex 7040 SFF get during an eight-hour workday?

The small-form-factor fan stays audible but low; exhaust air feels warm, not hot, and the 65 W CPU keeps total system power modest.

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