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Black Dell OptiPlex 7040 small form factor desktop tower

DELL

Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF i5-6500 3.2 GHz 8 GB DDR4 2 TB HDD Windows 10 desktop PC

SKU CH-HSV8-DZEPH

A compact business desktop with a quad-core 3.2 GHz processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory and a 2 TB hard drive, pre-installed with Windows 10 Home

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive2 TB HDD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles office workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 2 TB HDD stores large local file libraries
  • Windows 10 Home pre-installed and activated ready to use
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI supports multi-monitor setups

Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Business Desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 7040 small form factor desktop is built for office environments and home productivity. It runs on a 64-bit Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache. The system includes 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2 TB SATA hard drive. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives video output through two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port. Windows 10 Home comes pre-installed and activated.

Upgrading from Older Office Systems

The 6th generation Core i5 delivers a clear step up from earlier dual-core or 4th generation processors for multi-tasking and business applications. Moving from a mechanical drive of smaller capacity to this 2 TB SATA drive adds substantial space for local files and backups. The jump is worthwhile when your current machine struggles with several browser tabs, Office suites or legacy line-of-business software running together. The slim chassis fits tight desk spaces where a full tower would not.

Check Display Cables and Expansion Needs

This unit has no VGA or DVI ports, so older monitors will need a DisplayPort or HDMI adapter or cable. Verify that your display supports one of the available video inputs before ordering. The motherboard uses the Intel Q170 chipset with six USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports; confirm your peripherals match these connections. A DVD-ROM drive is included, but no keyboard or mouse ships in the box.

How it compares

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Price $363.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% 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 i5 6th Gen
CPUi5 6500
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
ChipsetIntel Q170
Processor cache6 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR4
RAM capacity8 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

What are the video outputs on this OptiPlex 7040 SFF for connecting a monitor?

The system provides two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port; there are no VGA or DVI outputs, so older screens will need an active adapter or a cable with the correct plug.

Which steps are required to install Windows 10 on this unit, and where do people go wrong?

Windows 10 Home comes pre-installed and activated with a genuine COA sticker; the only required step is running the initial out-of-box setup, and the common mistake is skipping the mandatory updates before installing applications.

What internal storage upgrades does this SFF desktop support later on?

The chassis accepts standard 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives, so additional or replacement storage must use the SATA interface.

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