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Dell OptiPlex 7040 small form factor desktop tower with 24 inch monitor keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i5-6500 16GB 256GB+500GB 24" Win11 Pro

SKU CH-CXC2-WG0N4

Compact small-form-factor desktop with a 6th-generation Core i5, 16 GB DDR4, dual 256 GB SSD and 500 GB HDD storage, integrated Intel HD 530 graphics and a 24-inch LED monitor running Windows 11 Pro

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor
  • Smooth multitasking with 16GB DDR4 memory
  • Fast boot and ample storage via 256GB SSD plus 500GB HDD
  • Responsive performance from Intel Core i5-6500 up to 3.60 GHz
  • Ready for 4K output at 60Hz through Intel HD Graphics 530
  • Space-saving Small Form Factor design includes 24 inch LED monitor

Business desktop for office productivity

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 Small Form Factor desktop combines an Intel Core i5-6500 processor with 16GB DDR4 memory and dual storage of 256GB SSD plus 500GB HDD. It ships with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit and a 24 inch LED monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse. The compact chassis fits tight workspaces while delivering reliable performance for everyday business tasks.

Upgrade from older hard-drive systems

Replacing a traditional tower that relies solely on mechanical storage, this configuration adds a 256GB SSD for faster boot and application launch while retaining a 500GB HDD for bulk files. The jump is worthwhile when users need snappier responsiveness without sacrificing local capacity for documents and archives.

Steady output during extended sessions

Under sustained load the Intel HD Graphics 530 drives up to 4K resolution at 60Hz while the CPU maintains clocks up to 3.60 GHz turbo across four cores. The Small Form Factor thermal design keeps performance consistent through long workdays without the throttling seen in ultra-compact units.

How it compares

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

Price $209.99
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 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeDesktop PC
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard drive500 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

Will the Small Form Factor chassis fit on a standard desk shelf?

The SFF case is designed for compact spaces and sits easily on a typical desk shelf or behind the 24 inch LED monitor.

Which screws must be removed to open the case for a RAM upgrade?

Release the single thumbscrew on the rear panel, then slide the cover off toward the front to expose the DDR4 slots.

When should the 256GB SSD or 500GB HDD be replaced?

Replace the SSD if write speeds drop or SMART warnings appear; replace the HDD if you hear clicking or see reallocated sector counts rising.

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