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Black small-form-factor Dell OptiPlex 7040 desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i5-6500 3.2GHz 16GB DDR3 500GB HDD Windows 10 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-KHB9-SVXAM

Compact SFF desktop with 16GB DDR3, 500GB HDD and Intel Core i5-6500 for office tasks

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
  • SSD storageNo
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • CPUi5-6500
  • Ready for business tasks with Intel Core i5 6500 at 3.2 GHz
  • Smooth multitasking backed by 16 GB DDR3 memory
  • Ample file storage on 500 GB SATA hard drive
  • Professional Windows 10 Pro environment pre-installed
  • Compact small-form-factor chassis saves desk space

Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 is a small form factor business desktop powered by an Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.2 GHz. It comes with 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a 500 GB SATA hard drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and a DVD-RW drive is included. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 handles display output.

Suited for office tasks and legacy software.

This system suits office environments running standard productivity applications and legacy business software that rely on DDR3 memory. Buyers who need a dedicated graphics card for demanding visual workloads should look elsewhere. The small form factor chassis limits internal expansion compared with larger towers.

16 GB DDR3 memory determines upgrade path

The installed 16 GB DDR3 memory uses a generation that is not interchangeable with later DDR standards. Buyers planning future memory upgrades must source compatible DDR3 modules to match the four available slots.

How it compares

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

Price $225.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR3
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 model3.2 GHz
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
Total memory slots4
Storage
SSD storageNo
Hard drive500 GB
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical driveDVD-RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPU modelIntegrated Intel HD Graphics 530
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Rear USB ports6
Size & build
Form factor17
Product weight11.57 lb (5.25 kg)
In the box
Included monitorNot included
In the boxIncludes Desktop and Power Cord
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

Does the SATA interface on the 500 GB hard drive limit real-world throughput?

The hard drive connects through a SATA link, so sustained read and write speeds will not exceed the SATA bus ceiling.

What clearance does the small form factor case need for the DVD-RW drive and expansion cards?

The SFF chassis is 17 units deep and fits a half-height DVD-RW plus low-profile add-in cards only.

How is Windows 10 Pro activated after a clean install, and which step is often missed?

The recovery image on the hard drive restores Windows 10 Pro automatically; skipping the recovery partition and installing from external media is the common mistake.

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