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Black Dell OptiPlex 7040 small form factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i5 6500 3.2GHz 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD desktop PC

SKU CH-BMRJ-YHYAK

Small-form-factor business desktop with a 3.2 GHz quad-core i5, 16 GB DDR4, 256 GB SSD and Windows 10 Home

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows 10 Home fast
  • Intel HD 530 graphics drives dual DisplayPort and HDMI
  • Gigabit Ethernet gives reliable wired connectivity

Purpose-built business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF delivers a 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 6500 quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD in a compact small-form-factor chassis. It ships with Windows 10 Home and includes a DVD-ROM drive, six USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, dual DisplayPort and one HDMI output. No monitor, keyboard, mouse or Wi-Fi card are supplied.

Sustained office workloads

The 6 MB L3 cache and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 handle typical business applications, web sessions and video playback without thermal throttling in the slim enclosure. Gigabit Ethernet provides a stable wired connection for cloud services and network shares during long workdays. The 256 GB SSD keeps boot and application load times consistent compared with mechanical drives.

Check your peripherals and expansion

Verify that your display accepts DisplayPort or HDMI because the system lacks VGA and DVI ports; an adapter may be required for older monitors. Confirm whether you need a separate Wi-Fi adapter, as wireless networking is not included. Ensure the small-form-factor case fits your allocated desk space and that the available low-profile expansion slots meet any add-in card requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $206.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
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 modelIntel Core i5-6500
ChipsetIntel Q170
Processor cache6 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR4
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive256 GB SSD
SSD storage256 GB
Disc driveDVD-ROM
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
Wireless adapterWiFi Not Included (Sold Separately)
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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KeyboardNone

Condition and safety notices

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Condition notice
Desktop will be in good condition. May show minor signs of previous use but will still be in overall perfect working order.

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the OptiPlex 7040 SFF get when the i5 6500 runs at 3.2 GHz all day?

The small-form-factor chassis uses a single 65 W processor and integrated Intel HD 530 graphics, so fan noise stays at a low office hum and case temperatures remain warm but not hot during continuous business workloads.

Which display cable do I need to connect my existing monitor to the two DisplayPort and one HDMI outputs?

The system has no VGA or DVI ports, so you must use a native DisplayPort or HDMI cable, or an active DisplayPort-to-VGA/DVI adapter if your monitor only accepts those older inputs.

Will my current DDR4 memory sticks work if I want to expand the 16 GB already installed?

Yes, the board accepts standard DDR4 DIMMs; match the existing speed and voltage and you can populate the free slots without compatibility issues.

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