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Small black desktop tower, compact business form factor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF desktop PC i5-6500 3.2 GHz 16GB DDR4 512GB NVMe

SKU CH-TJTX-G0BPZ

Small-form-factor business desktop with a quad-core 3.2 GHz processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB NVMe drive running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles business workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 512 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD delivers fast boot and data access
  • Intel HD Graphics 530 supports dual DisplayPort and HDMI monitors
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed with genuine digital licence

Business desktop for office tasks

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is a small-form-factor business desktop built around an Intel Core i5 6500 quad-core processor running at 3.2 GHz. It ships with 16GB DDR4 memory and a 512GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD for fast boot and application loading. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and activated with a genuine digital licence. The compact black chassis fits tight desk spaces in corporate or home-office environments.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The 65 W quad-core CPU and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 keep heat output modest during typical productivity workloads such as document editing, web browsing and video playback. Fan noise stays low in normal office use because the small-form-factor design targets quiet operation. Power draw remains well within the limits of the internal supply for the included components. No discrete graphics card is present, so there is no additional thermal load from a separate GPU.

Display connectivity limits

Video output relies on two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port; there are no VGA or DVI ports on the system. Buyers with older monitors that only accept VGA or DVI signals will need an active adapter or a different cable to connect a display. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives up to three independent screens through the available digital outputs. Systems that require legacy analogue video connections are not supported natively.

How it compares

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

Price $258.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $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 drive512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage512 GB PCIe
Optical driveNo
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 connectors1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
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 Pro
Pre-installed softwareFresh install and activated Windows 10 with zero bloatware. Your very own genuine Windows 10 digital license will be applied to the unit.
More details
KeyboardNone

Condition and safety notices

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Condition notice
Grade B units will have some cosmetic blemishes that include scratches and/or other surface imperfections. PC will show dings and/or scratches but does not effect any ports or lid operation. Grade B products are functionally equivalent to Grade A, and will include the same warranty and customer support as Grade A products. Pricing on Grade B products will typically be lower than Grade A products.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 512GB NVMe drive into the M.2 slot, and what step is often missed?

Insert the M.2 module at an angle, press it flat, and secure it with the retention screw; the step people skip is fastening that screw, which leaves the drive loose and unrecognised.

What maintenance will the 16GB DDR4 memory need later?

No routine maintenance is required for the DDR4 modules; if a fault occurs, replace the failed stick with a matching DDR4 module of the same speed and capacity.

What limit appears first when the Intel HD 530 graphics run under sustained load?

The integrated GPU shares system memory and thermal headroom with the i5-6500, so prolonged 3D work hits thermal throttling before the 6 MB L3 cache or memory bandwidth becomes the bottleneck.

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