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Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF i5-6500 8GB DDR4 256GB SSD 500GB HDD 24" Monitor Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-9D6G-YRNP6

A small-form-factor desktop with a 3.20 GHz quad-core processor, 8 GB DDR4, 256 GB SSD plus 500 GB HDD, Intel HD Graphics 530 driving a 24-inch monitor at up to 4096 × 2304 @ 60 Hz.

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor
  • Compact SFF design saves desk space
  • Intel Core i5-6500 reaches 3.60 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • 256 GB SSD plus 500 GB HDD combine fast boot with ample storage
  • 24-inch LED monitor and Windows 11 Pro 64-bit ready for immediate productivity

Compact desktop for office work

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 Small Form Factor system pairs a 6th Generation Intel Core i5-6500 processor with 8GB DDR4 memory, a 256GB SSD and a 500GB hard drive. Windows 11 Professional 64-bit comes preinstalled alongside a 24 inch LED monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse. It is built for everyday business tasks, web browsing and document handling rather than heavy creative or gaming workloads.

Quiet operation with modest power draw

Intel HD Graphics 530 drives the display at up to 4096 × 2304 at 60Hz without a discrete graphics card, keeping heat and fan noise low during typical office use. The small chassis uses integrated cooling suited to the processor base frequency of 3.20 GHz and maximum turbo of 3.60 GHz. USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 ports provide peripheral connectivity while the system idles efficiently.

Steady throughput on long tasks

Under sustained load the four cores and four threads maintain performance within the thermal limits of the compact form factor, so extended compiles, large spreadsheet calculations or back-to-back video calls remain consistent. The mixed SSD and hard drive storage keeps the operating system responsive while offering 500GB of bulk capacity for archives. Buyers who need more than 8GB memory, discrete graphics or additional drive bays should look at larger workstation models.

How it compares

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

Price $204.99
Cheaper than about 89% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeDesktop PC
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6500
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard drive500 GB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How do I add a second drive inside the Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF?

Open the small form factor case, mount the extra drive in the available 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch bay, attach the data and power connectors already present, then close the chassis.

What memory upgrades does the OptiPlex 7040 support later?

The system uses DDR4 modules; you can replace the installed 8GB with higher-capacity DDR4 sticks up to the board's maximum limit.

Which thermal limit appears first when the i5-6500 runs at 3.60 GHz turbo for long periods?

The compact SFF cooler reaches its dissipation ceiling before the CPU hits its own thermal junction maximum, causing the processor to throttle back from the 3.60 GHz turbo frequency.

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