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Black Dell OptiPlex 7040 small-form-factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i5 6500 3.20 GHz 32GB DDR4 512GB NVMe desktop PC

SKU CH-2YKY-K1EGZ

Small-form-factor desktop with a 3.20 GHz quad-core i5-6500, 32 GB DDR4 and a 512 GB NVMe drive, ready for business on Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size32 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core 3.20 GHz i5-6500 handles business workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 keeps many apps open smoothly
  • 512 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD boots in seconds
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI drives two modern monitors
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed with zero bloatware

Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Business Desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 7040 is a Small Form Factor desktop computer built for business environments. It runs on an Intel Core i5 6500 processor at 3.20 GHz with four cores and 6 MB L3 cache. The system includes 32GB DDR4 memory and a 512GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives video output.

Suits Office Work Not Legacy Monitors

The configuration suits general office tasks, web browsing and multi-monitor setups using DisplayPort or HDMI. Buyers who need VGA or DVI connections for older displays cannot use this unit without adapters. The compact chassis limits internal expansion compared to tower models. Users requiring discrete graphics performance should consider other systems.

512GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD Storage

The single specification that decides fit is the 512GB NVMe PCIe M.2 solid-state drive. It determines the available capacity for the operating system, applications and active data. Verify that this capacity meets your workload requirements before purchase. No additional drives are included in the base configuration.

How it compares

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

Price $333.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 32 GB DDR4
Higher than about 70% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 32 GB DDR4
Higher than about 70% 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 size32 GB DDR4
RAM capacity32 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

Will the 6 MB L3 cache on the i5 6500 become a bottleneck during long compile jobs?

The 6 MB L3 cache on the i5 6500 handles typical business workloads well; sustained all-core compilation may see occasional cache misses but the 3.20 GHz quad-core maintains steady throughput.

How loud does the small-form-factor chassis get when the Intel HD 530 graphics and CPU run at full load for hours?

The SFF fan spins up under continuous load but stays at a moderate office-friendly level; the 65 W processor and integrated graphics keep heat output manageable for all-day operation.

Which display cables or adapters do I need to connect my existing monitors to the two DisplayPort and one HDMI outputs?

You need DisplayPort or HDMI cables matching your monitor inputs; legacy VGA or DVI screens require active DisplayPort-to-VGA or DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters because the unit has no analogue video ports.

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