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Black small-form-factor desktop tower, compact rectangular shape, matte finish

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF desktop PC i7-6700 3.4GHz 64GB DDR4 2TB HDD

SKU CH-JETW-WXDSF

Small-form-factor desktop with a quad-core 3.4 GHz processor, 64 GB DDR4 memory and a 2 TB SATA drive running Windows 10 Home

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • Memory size64 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive2 TB HDD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 2 TB SATA drive stores large project files
  • Dual DisplayPort and HDMI connect modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet gives fast wired network access

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF Business Desktop

This small form factor desktop targets office environments and home productivity with a 64-bit quad-core Intel Core i7-6700 processor running at 3.4 GHz. The 64 GB DDR4 memory supports multitasking across business applications while the 2 TB SATA hard drive stores large local datasets. Windows 10 Home comes pre-installed and activated with a genuine COA sticker attached.

Display Connectivity and Peripheral Support

Two DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI port drive modern monitors directly, though VGA and DVI ports are absent so older screens require an adapter cable. Six USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports provide ample bandwidth for keyboards, mice, storage devices and other accessories. A single serial port remains available for legacy industrial or point-of-sale equipment.

Integrated Graphics and Network Limits

Intel HD Graphics 530 handles standard desktop video and basic multimedia but lacks the 3D performance needed for CAD rendering or modern gaming workloads. Gigabit Ethernet tops out at 1 000 Mbps, capping wired throughput for large file transfers or server backups. The Intel Q170 chipset and SFF chassis restrict internal expansion to low-profile cards and the existing SATA storage interface.

How it compares

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

Price $708.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 64 GB DDR4
Higher than about 91% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 64 GB DDR4
Higher than about 90% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name7040
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
CPUi7 6700
CPU modelIntel Core i7-6700
ChipsetIntel Q170
Processor cache8 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size64 GB DDR4
RAM capacity64 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive2 TB HDD
Hard drive2 TB
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 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 2TB SATA hard drive be the first part to wear out?

Mechanical drives like the 2TB SATA unit have moving platters and heads that degrade with age, so plan to replace it with a fresh SATA drive after several years of daily use.

What limits performance first when the i7-6700 runs at 3.4 GHz all day?

The four cores and 8 MB L3 cache hit 100 % utilisation before the 64 GB DDR4 memory fills, so sustained heavy loads are capped by CPU throughput.

How loud and hot does the 7040 SFF get during continuous operation?

The compact chassis relies on a small internal fan that becomes audible and pushes warm air out the rear when the processor stays at full speed for hours.

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