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DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i7-6700 16GB 1TB NVMe desktop PC

SKU CH-4A9A-5KAHW

Small-form-factor business desktop with a quad-core i7-6700, 16 GB DDR4 and a 1 TB NVMe drive running Windows 10 Home

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz handles multitasking smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 1 TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD boots Windows in seconds
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI connects up to three monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet and ten USB ports link peripherals fast

Business desktop for office tasks

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is a compact desktop built for everyday office computing. It ships with Windows 10 Home pre-installed and a genuine COA sticker. The small form factor suits tight workspaces where a full tower would not fit. This system is not for buyers who need a discrete graphics card or multiple high-resolution displays.

Quad-core i7-6700 with 8 MB cache

The processor is a 64-bit Intel Core i7-6700 running at 3.4 GHz with four cores and 8 MB of L3 cache. It handles typical business applications such as spreadsheets, email and web browsing without difficulty. Systems requiring more than four cores or higher single-thread frequencies will need a different platform.

NVMe SSD and 16 GB DDR4 sustain steady throughput

The 1 TB NVMe PCIe M.2 drive keeps boot times and file transfers fast even during prolonged use. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory allows multiple programs to remain open without heavy paging. Integrated Intel HD 530 graphics shares system memory and is not suited for sustained 3D rendering or compute workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $356.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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 i7 6th Gen
CPUi7 6700
CPU modelIntel Core i7-6700
ChipsetIntel Q170
Processor cache8 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR4
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage1 TB
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 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Pre-installed softwareFresh install and activated with Windows 10. Genuine Microsof Windows COA sticker will be attached to the unit.
More details
KeyboardNone

Questions about this item

How does the 3.4 GHz i7-6700 perform in everyday office work?

The quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz with 8 MB L3 cache handles typical business applications, web browsing and multitasking smoothly alongside the 16 GB DDR4 memory.

What display outputs does the Intel HD 530 graphics provide and what resolution limits apply?

The integrated Intel HD 530 graphics offers two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port; there are no VGA or DVI ports, so older monitors need an adapter.

Will a standard full-height graphics card fit inside the OptiPlex 7040 SFF chassis?

The small form factor case accepts only low-profile expansion cards; a full-height card will not fit without a different chassis.

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