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Black small form factor desktop tower with front power button and optical drive bay

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i5-6500 3.2GHz 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD Windows 10 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-BS5X-F0NZ7

Small-form-factor desktop with a quad-core 3.2 GHz processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 256 GB solid-state drive running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170

Operating System Windows 10 Pro

SSD 256GB

  • Quad-core 3.2 GHz i5-6500 handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple business apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows 10 Pro in seconds
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI drives two modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet ensures fast wired network throughput

OptiPlex 7040 SFF for business use

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 small form factor desktop targets office and home-office users who need a compact, quiet machine for everyday productivity. It ships with a 64-bit quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and activated with a genuine COA sticker.

Sustained load on Q170 chipset and Intel HD 530

Under continuous workloads the Intel Q170 chipset and integrated Intel HD 530 graphics share the system memory and thermal envelope of the slim chassis. The 6 MB L3 cache helps keep frequent data close to the four cores, while the SSD maintains steady read and write speeds for background tasks and large file saves. Gigabit Ethernet provides a stable wired link for prolonged network transfers.

Installation notes and common issues

The unit includes only the desktop and a power cord; no keyboard, mouse or monitor are supplied. Video output relies on two DisplayPort and one HDMI connector — legacy VGA or DVI screens require an active adapter or converter cable. The small form factor limits internal expansion to low-profile cards, so additional full-height add-in boards will not fit.

How it compares

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Price $209.99
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
Hard driveNo
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 with Windows 10. Genuine Microsof Windows COA sticker will be attached to the unit.
More details
KeyboardNone

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Questions about this item

Does the OptiPlex 7040 SFF run quietly and cool during full-day office workloads with the i5-6500?

The small-form-factor chassis uses a single low-profile fan; with the 65 W quad-core processor and integrated Intel HD 530 graphics it stays cool and quiet under typical business loads.

What display cable or adapter do I need to connect the 7040's HDMI and DisplayPort outputs to my older VGA monitor?

This unit has one HDMI and two DisplayPort connectors but no VGA or DVI ports, so you will need an active DisplayPort-to-VGA or HDMI-to-VGA adapter.

Will my existing DDR4 memory modules work if I want to expand the 16 GB already installed in this 7040?

The system uses standard DDR4 UDIMMs across four slots; two are occupied by the factory 16 GB, leaving two free for matching DDR4 modules up to the board limit.

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